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Carricknakielt Picnic Area, on the Glenshane Road, 2 miles from Maghera, is being managed by Mid Ulster District Council to enable wildflowers to become established.  Three years ago, the site had a good ‘showing’ of Lady’s-smock (cuckooflower), and with interest from members of the public, the council initiated a management program which would increase the biodiversity value of the site, and enhance the area for visitors. A section of the site was retained unmown, allowing a range of wildflowers to develop.  The resultant increase in invertebrates using the site was noticeable, with … [Read more...] about Carricknakielt Picnic Area

The Britain in Bloom judges visited Coleraine town today, 11th August 2016, and took in all the colourful floral displays, community partnerships, and biodiversity initiatives including visiting Somerset Riverside Park which is part of the Don’t Mow Let It Grow project. … [Read more...] about Coleraine’s Britain in Bloom Entry