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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Eye Spy Wildlife on Sliabh Beagh

07th May, 2021

Eye Spy Wildlife on Sliabh Beagh is the title of a new booklet published in partnership with Monaghan County Library Service.

Peatland Passport Launched

08th Apr, 2021

The Community Peatland Project on Islay has been launched focussing on the new Peatland Passport

FREE Chainsaw and pesticide training on offer to Sliabh Beagh Stakeholders

23rd Dec, 2020

Free training in safe pesticide and chainsaw use. Available for people living, working or volunteering on Sliabh Beag

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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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