Biodiversity Zone
Welcome to the BFETC Biodiversity Zone
This is a space where BFETC learners, staff, and the wider community can come together to connect with and care for the natural world in and around our centre.
From building pollinator habitats and planting native species to building our biodiversity trail and logging local wildlife, this zone showcases our hands-on efforts to support nature on the BFETC campus.
It reflects our commitment to climate action, environmental education, and learning through doing.
Step into the BFETC Biodiversity Zone and see how small, local actions can create a more sustainable future for all.
Be inspired, get involved, and help our biodiversity thrive.
Useful Tools & Resources for Biodiversity
Empowering a sustainable future through growing knowledge and shared resources.🌿
Educational Resources
National Biodiversity Data Centre (Ireland)
biodiversityireland.ie
Official source for Irish biodiversity data, species recording, and educational resources.
All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
pollinators.ie
Practical guides and projects to help protect pollinators locally.
Citizen Science Ireland
citizenscience.ie
Portal for citizen science projects where learners can participate in biodiversity monitoring.
Discover Nature (National Parks & Wildlife Service)
nationalparks.ie
Interactive species identification guides and habitat info.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland – Education Hub
epa.ie/education
Lesson plans, activity guides, and project ideas for environmental education.
Irish Wildlife Trust
iwt.ie
Supports community biodiversity projects and offers educational materials.
Policy & Advocacy
Climate Action Plan 2025 -Ireland
gov.ie/publications/climate‑action‑plan‑2025/
Ongoing national strategy to reach net-zero by 2050, with strong links to nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
Ireland’s 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan -2023–2030
npws.ie
Sets out national strategies for species protection, habitat restoration, education, and community involvement.
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
cbd.int
International policy framework and biodiversity news.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - UN
sdgs.un.org/goals
Information on SDGs related to biodiversity, climate, and sustainability. Key biodiversity-related goals include:
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2021–2025
pollinators.ie
A shared strategy to protect pollinators and promote biodiversity on farms, in towns, schools, and centres.