Directory of Nature Charities in County Armagh
County Armagh has a varied natural environment encompassing the Ring of Gullion, Lough Neagh, peatlands, rivers, woodland and farmland. Charities, conservation organisations, wildlife groups and environmental partnerships work across the county to protect habitats, support native species and encourage people to engage with the natural environment. This directory brings together organisations with an established presence or significant nature and conservation remit in County Armagh.
Nature Charities in County Armagh
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
Ulster Wildlife is Northern Ireland’s leading independent nature conservation charity, with conservation work in County Armagh including peatland restoration, woodland and species conservation. It also supports red squirrel and pine marten monitoring across Armagh.
The National Trust cares for important natural landscapes in County Armagh, including the extensive parkland and woodland at The Argory and Derrymore. Its work combines conservation of wildlife, habitats and historic landscapes.
The Woodland Trust has a number of woods in County Armagh, including Cranagh Wood near Armagh and Markethill Wood. The charity works to protect and enhance native woodland for wildlife and people.
Lough Neagh Partnership works to protect and sustainably manage Lough Neagh and its catchments. Its conservation work includes habitat protection, environmental projects and community involvement around the lough, including its County Armagh shoreline.
River Blackwater Catchment Trust is a registered charity working to conserve and improve the rivers, waterways and natural habitats of the Blackwater catchment, which includes parts of County Armagh. Its work covers water quality, biodiversity, habitat improvement and species conservation.
Butterfly Conservation’s Northern Ireland branch undertakes butterfly and moth recording, monitoring and conservation across the country. County Armagh includes important sites for species such as the Cryptic Wood White, while the branch also runs conservation activities and field events in the county.
The Ring of Gullion AONB covers a substantial area of south Armagh and supports conservation, biodiversity, landscape management and community involvement. Its programme includes habitat protection, species recording and practical conservation activities.
The Ring of Gullion and Cooley Red Squirrel Group is a voluntary conservation organisation protecting red squirrels in south Armagh and the wider Ring of Gullion and Cooley area. It monitors populations, records sightings and promotes conservation of red squirrels and pine martens.
Armagh Natural History & Philosophical Society is a charitable body founded in 1839. Based in Armagh, it promotes knowledge and discussion of natural sciences and related subjects through lectures, outings and other activities.