An area containing a Priority Habitat or Priority Species

Areas containing habitats or species that have been identified as a priority by the Northern Ireland Biodiversity Strategy (NIBS)

The Northern Ireland Biodiversity Strategy (NIBS) identifies habitats and species that are rare, vulnerable or declining.
These are known as 'Priority Habitats' and 'Priority Species'. Each will have an action plan which is a statement to guide both local and national policy and action.

The strategy was adopted by the NI Executive in 2002 and all Northern Ireland government Agencies and Departments have made a commitment to meet its recommendations.

A new updated list of Priority Species will be published in April 2010.