Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership

Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership The Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme involves a working partnership between RAPID, Derry City Council and The Woodland Trust.

Within the Faughan Valley there are a variety of landscape patterns, creating a unique environment that represents a mosaic of habitat type and species diversity as well as archaeological and historical features. The River Faughan has been designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest in 2008 and a Special Area for Conservation. Associated woodlands, Ervey, Ness and Bonds Glen are all Area of

Special Scientific Interest ancient woodland sites and the Oaks and Killaloo Woodlands are designated Local Nature Reserves. With only 0.08% native ancient or long-established woodland remaining in Northern Ireland these areas form hugely important wildlife reservoirs. The main objectives of the Faughan Valley LPS are to:

(i) Integrate conservation and restoration of priority habitats and species, built heritage features, ancient monuments and landscape features. (ii) Ensure effective communication and involvement with land owners/managers, local communities and other user groups, in decision making and project delivery. (iii) Encourage greater understanding and enjoyment of, and involvement in, the area’s natural, cultural and built heritage amongst local communities, visitors and currently under-represented groups. (iv) Work in partnership with similar projects throughout the Derry area and aid the development of continuous habitat links and tourist routes across the region by providing a framework for managing the Faughan Valley at the landscape scale. (v) Ensure the potential for skills development opportunities that respond to the needs of the landscape. (vi) To take a holistic approach to landscape conservation by focusing on biodiversity, local economy, agriculture, eco-tourism, geo-diversity and local heritage.

11/11/2024

**please note date change, first workshop now taking place on 30th November. A few spaces are still available. Contact [email protected] to book**

04/11/2024

RAPID in conjunction with Inishowen Development Partnership will deliver 3 educational workshops in each region for a maximum of 20 people.

The workshops will be joint events for all participants from both sides of the border.

The workshops will run for 2 – 3 hours with light refreshments provided.

Please nominate two people from your organisation who would be interested in taking part in the Programme.

For more information or to book a place, please email: [email protected]

07/06/2023
25/02/2020
07/08/2018

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Tackling Climate Change on local and regional levels including partners from Northern Ireland, Sweden, Rep. of Ireland and the Faroe Islands.

16/11/2017

Please like and share our Climate NPA page to keep up to date with how our project is progressing. The project will tackle climate change on local and regional levels through using models of best practice to develop climate adaptation plans for local authorities.

Tackling Climate Change on local and regional levels including partners from Northern Ireland, Sweden, Rep. of Ireland and the Faroe Islands.

18/01/2017
14/09/2016
06/09/2016

Bat & Moth Walk, Saturday 17th September, 6pm as part of the Sperrins & Killeter Walking Festival. Cost £5 per family.

Start: 6pm, meet at Watts Bar, Plumbridge

Distance: 3km. Family friendly.

Do you know how many species of Irish bat there are, or how to hear them at night? Have you ever foraged in a hedgerow and discovered its secrets, including our winged friend the Moth? Glenad Valley near Clougherney and Butterlope Farm provides the ideal sheltered looped walk to experience these delights. Walking on quiet, minor roads suitable for all the family, this twilight walk is led by local forager and bat woman, Annie Mullan from Butterlope Farm. Moth traps to be explored at the end of the walk to discover the beauty of our local moth species.
On country roads with some steep inclines but suitable for prams. Please wear sensible clothes and come dressed for the weather. A torch would be useful but not essential.
Refreshments available.

Book online: www.sperrinskilleterwalking.com

05/09/2016

A great course to learn more about our countryside. Its accredited and there is no cost. Please share with anyone you think might be interested.

13/12/2015

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2 Foreglen Road
Killaloo
BT473TP

Telephone

02871337149

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