Conserving Peatlands and Wetlands across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland

Under Threat: Learn Why Our Wetland Habitats Need Protected

Additional Funding for Conservation at Cuilcagh

CANN is a cross-border environmental conservation project with a focus on improving the condition of protected habitats and supporting priority species found at 25 designated sites across Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland, helping to ensure the future of these internationally important environments and their distinctive wildlife.

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Celebration of the Successes of Cross-border Project

05th Oct, 2022

‘CANN’ was acclaimed recently at a celebration event held in Newry, Co Down, attracting an audience from far and wide.

A Streamscape for Schools on the Shores of Lough Arrow

21st Sep, 2022

Over 170 children from eight schools in communities surrounding Lough Arrow have taken part in a fabulous education programme recent

From Islay to Ireland – a peatland learning event for ACT staff in the CANN project

13th May, 2022

A fascination study tour by CANN partners ACT round Ireland and Northern Ireland on a fact finding mission

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The CANN Project is supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match funding has been provided by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in Ireland, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, and by Scottish Natural Heritage in Scotland.

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