to highlight the importance of safeguarding our biodiversity in Northern Ireland and things you can do to protect it.2010 is United Nations International Year of Biodiversity. Throughout 2010 we will be holding a number of events to highlight the importance of safeguarding our biodiversity in Northern Ireland and things you can do to protect it.
Each month we will be looking at 5 different species per month, which are all identified as being threatened or at risk.
Throughout 2010 and beyond we want to know what is important to you – if you are interested in nature, wildlife and the environment around you, why not become an NIEA Biodiversity Correspondent? Send us your stories about nature in your local area along with any photos or video clips that might help tell the tale and you could be featured on our website and also on the BBC NI website.