Directory of Nature Charities in County Londonderry
County Londonderry has a diverse natural environment encompassing the shores of Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley, Binevenagh, the Sperrin uplands, peatlands, ancient woodland and a range of coastal and freshwater habitats. Charities, conservation organisations, specialist wildlife groups and environmental partnerships work across the county to protect habitats, support native species and encourage people to take an active interest in nature. This directory brings together organisations with an established presence or significant nature and conservation remit in County Londonderry.
Nature Charities in County Londonderry
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
Ulster Wildlife manages several important nature reserves in County Londonderry, including Ballynahone Bog, Glenullin Bog and Umbra. Its conservation work protects peatland, woodland, grassland and coastal habitats.
RSPB manages Lough Foyle nature reserve on the County Londonderry coast, an important estuarine habitat for wintering and passage wildfowl and waders.
The National Trust manages important natural and coastal landscapes in County Londonderry, including the Downhill estate and the coastal landscape around Mussenden Temple.
Woodland Trust has a substantial conservation presence in the Faughan Valley, where it manages a series of connected native woodlands including Brackfield, Oaks, Red Brae, Burntollet and Killaloo.
Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust is a registered charity working across the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and other protected landscapes in the north-west. Its work includes natural heritage conservation, landscape management and community involvement.
Loughs Agency is a cross-border public body responsible for conserving, managing and protecting the fisheries and marine resources of the Foyle and Carlingford catchments. Its headquarters are in Derry/Londonderry, and its work includes freshwater biodiversity, water quality, fish conservation and marine conservation in the Foyle area.
Creggan Country Park is a registered charity managing a large community green space on the outskirts of Derry/Londonderry. Its environmental programme includes biodiversity management, habitat work, citizen science, tree planting and environmental education.
Hare’s Corner Cooperative is a community-based organisation rooted in Garvagh Forest. It uses outdoor learning, creative projects and community activities to strengthen people’s connection with the natural world and support local environmental action.
Sea2it is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company working to conserve Northern Ireland’s marine and freshwater coastal environments. Its activities include litter removal, invasive-species work and water-quality projects, including work on the Roe and Lower Bann.
Northern Ireland Bat Group is a voluntary conservation organisation supporting the study and protection of bats throughout Northern Ireland. It provides advice, recording, monitoring and conservation support in County Londonderry as part of its wider regional work.
Northern Ireland Fungus Group promotes the study, recording and conservation of fungi. Its records include important County Londonderry sites such as Binevenagh, and the group maintains species and habitat information for Northern Ireland.
North West Red Squirrel Group is based in Derry/Londonderry and works to protect red squirrel populations around the city and surrounding countryside. Its activities include monitoring, habitat protection and control of invasive grey squirrels.
Binevenagh Red Squirrel Group is a local conservation group protecting the red squirrel population of the Binevenagh area. It works with landowners and volunteers to monitor squirrels, improve habitat connectivity and control grey squirrels.
Mid-Ulster Red Squirrel Group is a registered charity working across an extensive operational area that includes south County Londonderry and Tyrone. It focuses on monitoring, protecting and expanding red squirrel populations and their habitats.
Derry and District Beekeepers Association is a local organisation based in Derry whose activities include beekeeping, education and promotion of the native Irish black honey bee. It also raises awareness of threats to bees and other pollinators.
Derry City and Strabane District Council has a dedicated biodiversity function covering habitat and species surveys, invasive-species management, pollinator initiatives and biodiversity management of council-owned land. The Derry area forms the northern part of the wider council district.