Conserving Peatlands and Wetlands across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland

Under Threat: Learn Why Our Wetland Habitats Need Protected

Additional Funding for Conservation at Cuilcagh

CANN is a cross-border environmental conservation project with a focus on improving the condition of protected habitats and supporting priority species found at 25 designated sites across Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland, helping to ensure the future of these internationally important environments and their distinctive wildlife.

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From Islay to Ireland – a peatland learning event for ACT staff in the CANN project

13th May, 2022

A fascination study tour by CANN partners ACT round Ireland and Northern Ireland on a fact finding mission

Have your say for Cuilcagh and Slieve Anierin

10th May, 2022

The Conservation Action Plan is being written, Your input at the latest online and in-person sessions is essential.

Celebration of Conservation Successes at Lough Arrow

06th May, 2022

A fascinated audience of anglers, conservationists and academics met at Lough Arrow last week to celebrate conservation successes

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The CANN Project is supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match funding has been provided by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in Ireland, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, and by Scottish Natural Heritage in Scotland.

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