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Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that four Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) have been designated in Northern Ireland’s in-shore

Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs) are protected areas designated under The Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 for their species,

Marine and Fisheries Division carries out licensing and enforcement functions in Northern Ireland territorial waters, under the Marine and Coastal

Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations

DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division surveys Northern Ireland's marine and coastal habitats and species in order to comply with the requirements of

Northern Ireland's inshore fisheries are managed by the Sea Fisheries Policy Branch.

Antrim Coast and Glens AONB was designated in 1988 and, along with an interesting geological formation, has a rich cultural, natural and built

Causeway Coast AONB, which incorporates the Giant's Causeway, was designated in 1989. It has an interesting geology and a rich natural, cultural and

The designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) safeguards vulnerable or unique marine species and habitats of national importance in the

The area is of special scientific interest because of the complex pattern of heath and associated habitats, which form a mosaic of vegetation within

DOE Marine Division is consulting on the proposed designation of four Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs)

The Strangford Lough Part 2 area contains representative areas of a large number of intertidal habitats ranging from soft mudflats to steeply faced

Nature reserves are chosen from among the very best examples of our wildlife, habitats and geology. They contain a wide range of species, communities

The seascape character areas lie around the coast of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Regional Seascape Character Assessment details where

Nature reserves are chosen from among the very best examples of our wildlife, habitats and geology. They contain a wide range of species, communities

Sruhanleanantawey Burn has been designated an ASSI because of its important geology.The area provides access to a range of rocks that are exposed

Swan Island, which was classified as an SPA in its own right in 1992, still qualifies under Article 4.1 because, in summer, it supports nationally

There are two nature reserves on Forest Service land in County Londonderry

Prosperity Agreements are voluntary agreements through which the NIEA and an organisation or a group of organisations can explore new ways of

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