Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?

BBC Science Tuesday 27 October 2026, 14:04 UTC 1 min read

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About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".

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