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Local Biodiversity Officer Conference 2010

Last updated: 4 May 2010

Local Biodiversity Showcase

A Conference on Local Biodiversity Action in Northern Ireland

picture of title slide from Antrim Borough Council's presentationOn 21 April 2010 we held a conference celebrating the essential role of biodiversity officers in protecting and promoting our natural environment.

Over 100 delegates attended the event at Mossley Mill and presentations were given by Local Biodiverstiy Officers from Belfast City Council (.PDF 2.4Mb)Opens in New window, Newtownabbey Borough Council (.PDF 5.61Mb)Opens in New window, and Craigavon Borough Council (.PDF 3.51Kb)Opens in New window.

Delegates also heard compelling arguments for appointing a Local Biodiversity Officer from Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, Pat Lyons from Quarry Products Association (.PDF 5.61Mb)Opens in New window, Ken Bradley from Planning and Environmental Policy Group (.PDF 1.44Mb)Opens in New window and Antrim Borough Council - Danny Kinahan MLA (.PDF 6.89Mb)Opens in New window.