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Duties of Public Bodies concerning ASSIs
ASSIs are designated under The Environment (Northern Ireland) 2002 (as amended) due to the area’s flora, fauna or geological, physiographical or site other site selection features. The Environment Order places certain legal duties and requirements...
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Buying imported firewood - help stop the spread of plant pests and diseases
Imported firewood can carry pests and diseases, so ensure that firewood purchased is Kiln Dried or Bark Free.
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Opportunities for suitably qualified environmental planners
Opportunities exist for qualified environmental planners under Measure 10 - Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) of the NI Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
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Online help and videos
Below you will find a series of videos that will help you complete your Single Application & Map online. NB: Current 2018 online help videos are valid to use as guidance for the 2019 scheme...
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Ammonia emissions in Northern Ireland
Ammonia (NH3) is an air pollutant largely emitted from agriculture which is known to have a damaging impact on biodiversity, including sensitive habitats, and ecosystem resilience, as well as human health. It is produced by...
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National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS)
The National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) is a partnership between the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI), Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), Plantlife and the Department of...
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Plant Health Bulletins
Plant health inspection branch have produced a plant health bulletin.
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Environment and Heating Statistics from Continuous Household Survey
This page contains the statistical survey results for the Environment and Heating modules of the Continuous Household Survey (CHS).
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Cattle Statuses - best practice advice
All cattle must be identified with DAERA approved ear tags and have their birth and identification notified to DAERA within 27 days. Deaths and movements must be notified within 7 days.
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Codes for use in a herd register
The list is complete for Northern Ireland at present and will be revised by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) as necessary. However, if you require to record a breed not on...
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Cattle birth and death notifications (MC1)
Advice and guidance in relation to completing cattle birth and death notifications.
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What is the Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum (NISF)?
The Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum (NISF) was established to bring together statutory and non-statutory organisations as well as representatives of country parks, private landowners and local volunteer organizations dedicated to protecting the red squirrel in...
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Squirrel fact file
Squirrels belong to a large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae. The family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs.
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Belfast Zoo breeding programme
Belfast Zoo first became home to red squirrels in 2012, when Taisie, Shesk and Oisin arrived at ‘red squirrel nook’, from the Glens of Antrim, with the help of the Glens Red Squirrel Group.
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NGO projects
Information on non-governmental (NGO) projects in relation to red squirrels by the Mourne Heritage Trust (MHT) and their Partners and National Trust (NT) and Partners.
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Links and partnerships outside NI
The NISF have representation on the UK Red Squirrel Forum.
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Third Country trade - approved premises for export
Premises which are additionally approved for export of meat to a named Third Country are listed below, by country and species.
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Groundwater Karst Data
Karst is a landscape with distinctive landforms that develop on rock types that are readily dissolved by water. In Ireland, karstification mostly occurs in limestone regions (GSI).
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Northern Ireland TB Eradication Partnership
The TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) is the primary tier of new governance arrangements, as recommended by the TB Strategic Partnership Group in its report published in December 2016. It has been established to provide expert...
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TreeCheck questions and answers
TreeCheck is an online platform for the reporting of potential pest or disease damage to plants and trees in the wider environment. TreeCheck is for use by both professionals and members of the public.