Category Archives: Biodiversity

Infographic comparing Quarterlands development risks to sustainable alternatives
Why Say No to the Quarterlands Development

Good Reasons The Quarterlands development (Planning Ref: LA05/2022/0033/F) raises legal, environmental and democratic concerns. It [...]

26
Sep
Why Protecting Lagan Valley Regional Park Matters

The proposed development would harm Lagan Valley Regional Park, a vital ecosystem and recreational space [...]

21
Nov
Hawthorn hedge
The Hawthorn Hedge

…and why it is important The Hawthorn Hedgerow is Crucial to Our Environment The central [...]

03
Oct
If

What do we propose for this land if development is stopped and we have an [...]

11
Sep
Firefly pine marten on a fallen tree trunk
Pine martens evident in area of proposed development site

Due to loss of habitat, these beautiful chocolate and cream animals are a rare sight [...]

28
Aug
The site in August
Short Form: Main Objections August 2024

Update: There are currently over 400 letters of objection from individual residents in the area [...]

27
Aug
Male Ghost Moth

Preserving the Lagan Valley Regional Park: The Ghost Moth and Our Biodiversity Crisis Nestled in [...]

24
Jun
Badgers in the site
Badgers

Important Update: Evidence of Badger Activity on Proposed Development Site We wanted to share some [...]

11
Jun
Photographs by Roisin McDade 11 May 2024
The Magic of the Aurora Borealis:

A Glimpse from Quarterlands Road Nestled in the heart of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, [...]

11
May
pic of apples and oranges these are not the same
FOI: HRA and EIA are different?

All the way through this process we have asked for an EIA – in the [...]

01
May