Seabird Conservation Strategy and Action Plan for Northern Ireland - Consultation

Overview

This Seabird Conservation Strategy has been developed using a co-design approach, to restore and enhance seabird populations within our marine area, and together with wider seabird strategies for England, Scotland and Wales, to improve the overall conservation status of seabird populations in the UK. 

Northern Ireland hosts internationally important populations of seabirds and waterbirds, many of which are declining or under threat of decline. Through this conservation strategy, the Department has proposed actions required to improve the evidence base for key species and what management may be necessary to halt population decline and help facilitate their recovery. 

The consultation will last for 12 weeks, commencing on 23 September 2024.

Please ensure that your response reaches us before the closing date of 16 December 2024.