05/07/2022
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Views Sought On Future Of West Fermanagh Forests
The Forest Service is seeking input on the future development of natural forests in West Fermanagh.
Launching the public consultation, Planning forester Breandan Mulholland said: "As our forests develop as places of industry, environment and leisure, we are encouraging everyone to continue to make their feelings known. This engagement enables everyone to become involved at an early stage of the forestry planning process.
"West Fermanagh boasts some of the most iconic landscapes in Northern Ireland from the Magho Cliffs view point at Lough Navar Forest to Castle Archdale Forest on the shores of Lower Lough Erne. How we manage these forests will leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
"Over recent years Forest Service have worked in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to provide recreation facilities that includes the development of walking trails, car parks and other facilities."
Forestry remains a significant source of rural employment. The forestry sector generates around £60 million per annum from timber production and sustains approximately 1,000 rural jobs across Northern Ireland.
Hit The North Festival Returns For 10th Year
Northern Ireland's street art festival, Hit The North, returned to Belfast's Union Street and Kent Street for its tenth year in 2022.
Organised by SeedHead Arts and sponsored by Hennessy NI, Arts & Business NI, Belfast One, Linen Quarter BID and CQ Bid with support from Belfast City Council, Nobletts of North Street, Graff City & Street Culture for Regions, Hit the North festival gets bigger every year.
HTN22 ended with an international street party and Belfast City Council were delighted that this included an area of the site that will become home to Belfast Stories.
Over the last decade, HTN has transformed Belfast city centre and Cathedral Quarter's visual landscape, with over 400 murals painted to date. Festival favourites joined local artists in welcoming some phenomenal international talent to Belfast for the first time.
HTN22 featured 50 local and international artists, with an array of styles and techniques on show. Festival goers enjoyed artworks being created throughout the day, alongside a series of larger murals which developed over the week.
New Climate Change And Action Qualification To Be Introduced In NI
A new climate change and environmental action qualification equivalent to a GCSE is to be introduced in NI from September.
The Department fo Education (DfE) has approved the introduction of the Reducing Carbon Footprints Through Environmental Action course, with the qualification awarded by the Open College Network, Northern Ireland (OCN NI), which will be assessed by coursework rather than exams.
The Forest Service is seeking input on the future development of natural forests in West Fermanagh.
Launching the public consultation, Planning forester Breandan Mulholland said: "As our forests develop as places of industry, environment and leisure, we are encouraging everyone to continue to make their feelings known. This engagement enables everyone to become involved at an early stage of the forestry planning process.
"West Fermanagh boasts some of the most iconic landscapes in Northern Ireland from the Magho Cliffs view point at Lough Navar Forest to Castle Archdale Forest on the shores of Lower Lough Erne. How we manage these forests will leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
"Over recent years Forest Service have worked in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to provide recreation facilities that includes the development of walking trails, car parks and other facilities."
Forestry remains a significant source of rural employment. The forestry sector generates around £60 million per annum from timber production and sustains approximately 1,000 rural jobs across Northern Ireland.
Hit The North Festival Returns For 10th Year
Northern Ireland's street art festival, Hit The North, returned to Belfast's Union Street and Kent Street for its tenth year in 2022.
Organised by SeedHead Arts and sponsored by Hennessy NI, Arts & Business NI, Belfast One, Linen Quarter BID and CQ Bid with support from Belfast City Council, Nobletts of North Street, Graff City & Street Culture for Regions, Hit the North festival gets bigger every year.
HTN22 ended with an international street party and Belfast City Council were delighted that this included an area of the site that will become home to Belfast Stories.
Over the last decade, HTN has transformed Belfast city centre and Cathedral Quarter's visual landscape, with over 400 murals painted to date. Festival favourites joined local artists in welcoming some phenomenal international talent to Belfast for the first time.
HTN22 featured 50 local and international artists, with an array of styles and techniques on show. Festival goers enjoyed artworks being created throughout the day, alongside a series of larger murals which developed over the week.
New Climate Change And Action Qualification To Be Introduced In NI
A new climate change and environmental action qualification equivalent to a GCSE is to be introduced in NI from September.
The Department fo Education (DfE) has approved the introduction of the Reducing Carbon Footprints Through Environmental Action course, with the qualification awarded by the Open College Network, Northern Ireland (OCN NI), which will be assessed by coursework rather than exams.
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09 September 2016
Man Arrested Following Arson Attacks In South Belfast
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of arson attacks in south Belfast. Two cars were set on fire in the Joy Street area and another vehicle was set alight in Friendly Street in the early hours of Friday morning, 09 September.
Man Arrested Following Arson Attacks In South Belfast
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of arson attacks in south Belfast. Two cars were set on fire in the Joy Street area and another vehicle was set alight in Friendly Street in the early hours of Friday morning, 09 September.
09 June 2014
NI Forests In Woodland Trust Restoration
Northern Ireland's forests could be set to benefit from a 52,000 hectare restoration of damaged woodland across the UK, following a £1.9m boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund to the Woodland Trust. The Woodland Trust project will see the restoration of woodland across 10 priority areas across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
NI Forests In Woodland Trust Restoration
Northern Ireland's forests could be set to benefit from a 52,000 hectare restoration of damaged woodland across the UK, following a £1.9m boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund to the Woodland Trust. The Woodland Trust project will see the restoration of woodland across 10 priority areas across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
08 June 2005
NI opportunity to save Borneo's forests
Two thirds of Borneo's forests could be destroyed by 2020, threatening the future survival of orang-utans and other species, according to a new WWF report.
NI opportunity to save Borneo's forests
Two thirds of Borneo's forests could be destroyed by 2020, threatening the future survival of orang-utans and other species, according to a new WWF report.
15 April 2004
Street theatre festival prelude held outside Belfast City Hall
A man was today seen suspended 30 feet above the ground outside Belfast City Hall. However, this wasn't a state hanging but the beginning of a five-day festival celebrating street theatre from across the world.
Street theatre festival prelude held outside Belfast City Hall
A man was today seen suspended 30 feet above the ground outside Belfast City Hall. However, this wasn't a state hanging but the beginning of a five-day festival celebrating street theatre from across the world.
01 October 2010
Fermanagh Geopark Opens To Ramblers
A series of special walking routes within the forests of west Fermanagh have been launched.
Fermanagh Geopark Opens To Ramblers
A series of special walking routes within the forests of west Fermanagh have been launched.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.