Pollinators
All Ireland Pollinators
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are proud to be partners in the All Ireland Pollinator Plan, continuing to build on initiatives for pollinators and biodiversity on Council estate and in partnership with communities and schools.
We all depend on pollinators and the important service they provide. Unfortunately, our pollinators are in decline with almost one third of the 99 different types of bees on the island of Ireland, threatened with extinction. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a strategy that addresses this problem. It is a shared plan of action that aims to help pollinators and improve biodiversity across the island.
Pollinators are a key focus of the Fermanagh and Omagh Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Keep an eye out for Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in your area and record sightings with the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording. View our downloadable guides below to help you identify invasive species that may occur in your local patch. Recording this data is vital to help limit or prevent the spread of invasive species. For instance, species like the Asian Hornet or the Oak Processionary Moth have posed significant challenges in England and have recently been recorded in Ireland. Early detection and data collection enable effective management strategies before these species become widespread issues on the island.
Dr Una FitzPatrick, who chairs the Pollinator Plan Steering Group and oversees its implementation said “We are delighted that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has become a formal partner of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and agreed to take actions to help our declining bees and other insects. The Council has already taken many positive steps, both through their own actions, and by supporting others in the local community. Their work will help to open up pockets of biodiversity friendly habitat across the southwest of Northern Ireland, and we thank them for leading the way in this”.
For More Information:
All Ireland Pollinator Council Partners Map
Don’t Mow, Let it Grow
The “Don’t Mow, Let it Grow” initiative in the District encourages the transformation of underutilised green spaces into flourishing meadows. By reducing mowing activities, this programme allows native wildflowers and grasses to thrive, creating vital habitats for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. These meadows not only enhance biodiversity but also contribute to the natural beauty of the area, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience nature’s richness. Additionally, the initiative supports sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and maintenance costs, promoting a healthier and more resilient ecosystem within the District.
- Arleston park, Omagh
- Commons, Maguiresbridge
- Cottage lawn, Belcoo
- Cranny pitch, Omagh
- Deverney Park, Omagh
- Dromore Riverside walk, Omagh
- Hillview playpark, Enniskillen
- Greenhill cemetery, Omagh
- Killyfole sectret garden, Rosslea
- Killyfole waterworks site, Rosslea
- Lover’s Retreat, Omagh
- Mullaghmore, Omagh
- North Fermanagh Valley park, Kesh
- Opposite St Conor’s PS, Omagh
- Racecourse Lough, Enniskillen
- Round O, Enniskillen
- Sloughan Glen Carpark, Drumquin
- St Julians Road Car Park Meadow, Omagh
- The Grange Park, Omagh
- Smith’s Strand, Share Centre, Lisnaskea
- Strule Park, Omagh
- South West College, Enniskillen
- Tummery, Dromore