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Environment 19/11/09Ireland needs to take a fresh look at how the island plans and manages its green spaces so the environment can be better protected, Biodiversity Forum chairman Ken Whelan said. He said an enhanced green infrastructure could deliver economic and social advantages, such as
RSPB adoption scheme for red kites gets flying
Environment 19/11/09THE RSPB is inviting schools and community groups from across the north to become red kite champions by adopting red kites. The wildlife charity said there were now 50 red kites in Northern Ireland and most could be adopted.
City hosts Watch Your Waste events
Environment 19/11/09Belfast is hosting two Watch Your Waste events being organised by the Co-operative to tackle the growing problem of household food waste. Each year households in Britain and Northern Ireland throw away 6.7 million tons of food, 70 per cent...
High-energy scraps are boost for birds
Life from a rural perspective with Martin McLaughlin 19/11/09I am afraid I have a confession to make in that I have been rather neglectful of making sure I was doing my bit to help our bird life. Having been away for a few days and trying to catch up on things when I returned it totally slipped my mind to...
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Environment 19/11/09Northern Ireland Electricity is reminding community groups and other not-for-profit organisations across the north about the additional funding on offer for renewable-energy projects.
Celebrating Irish gardens
Environment 14/11/09The latest book by one of Ireland’s leading plant experts highlights a horticultural heritage we can be proud of. John Manley reports
This week’s chores
Environment 14/11/09• Look out for forced bulbs at the garden centre if you want some colour indoors in a cool, airy and well-lit spot.
Plant of the week – Sorbus (Rowan)
Environment 14/11/09Commonly known as mountain ash or whitebeam, this wonderful tree provides all-year interest, producing large heads of pink-flushed flowers in late spring which then develop into beautiful red or white fruits in autumn.
Could seaweed provide answer to energy needs? 
Environment 12/11/09IN the race to find a solution to help meet our ever growing energy needs, sea algae are being investigated as the latest source of renewable fuel. Pioneering research into this potentially rich new vein of alternative energy is being spearheaded by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) under the leadership of Dr Michele Stanley.
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Environment 12/11/09Castlereagh Borough Council, in partnership with Bryson Recycling, has been encouraging householders in two trial areas within the borough to recycle their kitchen waste through a new weekly food waste collection service.
Shopping centre wildlife
Environment 12/11/09Shopping centres are not exactly renowned as wildlife habitats but neither are they devoid of wildlife. There may be little wildlife inside them – although on one occasion in Belfast’s CastleCourt centre a fox was found wandering around the empty corridors after closing time – but outside is a different matter.
Road dangers increase on GMT’s return
Environment 12/11/09I don’t know about you but I am finding it difficult this year to adjust my body clock to the new regime imposed by the change in the hour.
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Environment 12/11/09The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group has launched a new guidebook – The FWAG Farm Conservation Guide.
It aims to help farmers and landowners undertake environmental improvements on their land.
