Biodiversity Action Plan
Translink launched its Biodiversity Action Plan, Taking Action for Local Wildlife 2009-2014 on 8 September 2009. The five year action plan provides guidance on the conservation of biodiversity found in and around Translink property and infrastructure. It aims to encourage and better equip Translink employees, contractors, passengers and stakeholders to manage, respect and protect Northern Ireland's rich natural heritage. The document is a significant demonstration of the company's commitment to providing for biodiversity and sustainable development at a local level.
Catherine Mason, Translink's Group Chief Executive said, "Biodiversity is life-enhancing, delivering economic, social and health benefits and this Action Plan is a testament to our commitment and willingness to take action on the ground where it is most needed. We are fortunate to support such a rich diversity of habitats and species across the bus and rail network."
If you would like to download a copy of the document, please click here.
Audit Document
Translink’s operations are spread across Northern Ireland, in the form of a railway and bus network with their associated track, buildings, structures, grounds etc. An audit of the biodiversity interest on Translink property has been delivered as part of Year 1 of the project. You canclick here to download a copy, or, if you would prefer a hard copy, please email rose.cremin@ulsterwildlifetrust.org
Occurring in and around the organisation’s network, particularly rail, there is a good variety of priority and locally-important habitats with their associated species. Using a variety of information sources coupled with data gathered in the field, we have gained a broad understanding of what features and species occur across the network.
8 Northern Ireland priority habitats have been identified along with locally-important habitats. These include ancient and/or species-rich hedgerows, wet woodland, veteran trees, maritime cliffs and slopes and rivers and streams. We have conservatively identified 22 Northern Ireland priority and locally-important species.
The audit will assist in the development of a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), where habitats and species will be selected for action. Projects will be initiated to assist the conservation and enhancement of these, focusing primarily on habitats but also on species-specific requirements.
