Directory of Nature Charities in County Tyrone
County Tyrone has a diverse natural environment encompassing the Sperrin Mountains, peatlands, rivers, woodland, lakes, farmland and the wider Lough Neagh catchment. A range of charities, conservation organisations, specialist wildlife groups and environmental partnerships work across the county to protect habitats, support native species and encourage greater understanding of the natural environment. This directory brings together organisations with an established presence or significant nature and conservation remit in County Tyrone.
Nature Charities in County Tyrone
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
Ulster Wildlife has an established conservation presence in County Tyrone, including peatland restoration near Omagh and woodland restoration at Lenamore Wood near Gortin. Its work covers habitat restoration, species conservation and community engagement.
RSPB Northern Ireland works in the upland landscapes of County Tyrone, including conservation activity at Slieve Beagh for threatened birds such as hen harrier and merlin. Its wider Northern Ireland work also includes peatland and farmland conservation.
The National Trust cares for Wellbrook Beetling Mill near Cookstown, situated within a wooded glen beside the Ballinderry River. Its grounds include woodland and riverine habitats alongside the historic mill.
The Woodland Trust manages woodland sites in County Tyrone including Cabin Wood near Cookstown and The Burn Walk near Strabane. These sites protect native woodland and provide habitat for wildlife.
Ballinderry Rivers Trust is a registered charity working to conserve and improve the Ballinderry River system and associated waterways and habitats. Its catchment includes parts of County Tyrone, with its registered office at Cookstown.
River Blackwater Catchment Trust works to protect and improve the rivers, streams, habitats and water-dependent ecosystems of the Blackwater catchment, which includes parts of County Tyrone. Its work covers freshwater conservation, biodiversity, habitat improvement and community awareness.
Strule River Trust is a registered charity based in Omagh working to conserve, protect and improve the River Strule and its tributaries. Its work includes river habitat restoration and measures to support Atlantic salmon and other freshwater wildlife.
The Sperrins Partnership coordinates work across the Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which spans Counties Tyrone and Londonderry. Its remit includes landscape management, conservation, biodiversity, sustainable development and community involvement.
Save Our Sperrins is a registered environmental charity based in County Tyrone whose charitable purpose is to protect the environment within the Sperrins. It promotes awareness and community involvement in environmental issues affecting the area.
The Conservation Volunteers undertakes practical habitat and landscape management in the South Sperrins and other parts of County Tyrone. Its work includes habitat restoration, environmental volunteering and community involvement.
Butterfly Conservation’s Northern Ireland branch undertakes recording, monitoring and conservation work for butterflies and moths. County Tyrone contains important sites including An Creagán, Drum Manor Forest Park and Loughmacrory.
Northern Ireland Bat Group is a voluntary conservation organisation dedicated to bat recording, monitoring, advice, education and conservation across Northern Ireland. Its services include County Fermanagh/Tyrone and its records cover bat populations throughout the province.
West Tyrone Red Squirrel Group works around Omagh and the wider west Tyrone area to protect red squirrels. The group monitors red and grey squirrels and pine martens and undertakes grey squirrel control.
Mid-Ulster Red Squirrel Group works across an extensive area of Mid Ulster that includes parts of County Tyrone and County Londonderry. It focuses on monitoring and protecting red squirrels and their woodland habitats.
Northern Ireland Fungus Group promotes the study, recording and conservation of fungi across the region. County Tyrone includes several sites recorded by the group, including Drum Manor Forest Park.
Lough Neagh Partnership is a registered charity working to protect and sustainably manage Lough Neagh and its catchment. County Tyrone contributes several important rivers to the Lough Neagh system, including the Blackwater and Ballinderry.