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Natural Heritage

Last updated: 2 April 2010

These fact sheets are excellent guides to the natural heritage of Northern Ireland. The topics covered introduce the main natural features of our landscape, including geology, geomorphology and ecology. The fact sheets aim to raise awareness of the unique wealth of variety existing in our natural landscape. More detailed information about specific sites are available from visitor centres.

  1. The Geology of Northern Ireland (.PDF 562Kb)Opens in new window.
  2. Conservation of the Geological Features in Northern Ireland (.PDF 619Kb)Opens in new window.
  3. Coasts (.PDF 770Kb)Opens in new window.
  4. Grasslands (.PDF 548Kb)Opens in new window.
  5. Wetlands (.PDF 799Kb)Opens in new window.
  6. Woodlands (.PDF 532Kb)Opens in new window.
  7. Tree Planting (.PDF 583Kb)Opens in new window.
  8. Peat Bogs (.PDF 653Kb)Opens in new window.
  9. Sand Dunes (.PDF 486Kb)Opens in new window.

PDFs are available for download and hard copies are also available from our Country Parks, Countryside Centres and certain Monuments. Further information can be obtained from:

NIEA Education Manager
Klondyke Building
Gasworks Business Park
Lower Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 2JA

Tel: (02890) 569 270
Fax: (02890) 569 264