26 November 2008:
Translink volunteers take part in a corporate volunteer day at the Umbra Nature Reserve near Coleraine.
Translink employees recently showed their ‘green fingers’ when they took part in a corporate volunteer day to support biodiversity in the Coleraine area.
The team of twelve Translink staff joined forces with the Ulster Wildlife Trust for the environmental event and assisted with a range of conservation activities at the Umbra Nature Reserve, a local and internationally-important sand-dune system near Coleraine that is managed by the local nature conservation charity.
They took part in a number of practical activities including hay-raking to help sustain the area’s magnificent display of summer wildflowers, many scarce in Northern Ireland, and also helped to create ‘habitat piles’ that will provide much-needed homes for winter hibernators.
In return for their hard work, Translink staff enjoyed a guided walk to learn more about the unique habitats and many distinctive species that make this nature reserve a real gem.
With 22 nature reserves across Northern Ireland, volunteers play a key role in helping the Ulster Wildlife Trust achieve its vision of a natural environment rich in wildlife for everyone.
Andy Bate, Translink Environmental Officer, said: “The work is very rewarding and can be as rigorous or as relaxed as you like. The Translink team benefited from working in a team-building capacity and being able to assist in the practical work required. Hopefully all involved are now better placed to actively and enthusiastically promote a positive message about wildlife and conservation”.
For further information on corporate volunteering click www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org or call 028 4483 0282.
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Notes to Editors
The Ulster Wildlife Trust – www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org
§ The Ulster Wildlife Trust is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a ‘Year of Action’ campaign calling on at least 50,000 people to do one more thing for wildlife.
§ The Ulster Wildlife Trust is Northern Ireland’s largest local nature conservation charity committed to a better future for wildlife and habitats across the country and in our seas. We do this through practical conservation; inspiring people of all ages to take action for the local environment; and campaigning on behalf of wildlife.
§ UWT has approaching 7,000 members in Northern Ireland who provide vital support for its work. UWT is part of The Wildlife Trusts – a partnership of 47 covering the whole of the UK.
The Ulster Wildlife Trust, 3 New Line, Crossgar, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 9EP
www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org Tel: 028 4483 0282 Fax: 028 4483 0888
Email: info@ulsterwildlifetrust.org. A charity registered with Inland Revenue XN 45269.
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