Power NI has renewed its partnership with Ulster Wildlife – a charity dedicated to the protection of local native species and their habitats.

Announced on World Environment Day (June 5), the collaboration marked another significant step from the company towards helping promote environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation in NI.

Following Power NI’s support for Ulster Wildlife’s peatlands protection projects from 2021-2023, the energy supplier embarked on a new partnership with the charity last year, focusing on the conservation of native species.

Chief executive of Ulster Wildlife, Dawn Miskelly said: “Wildlife is declining at an alarming rate, and in the past fifty years, more than half of all species across the UK have declined, with 1 in 9 species at risk of extinction in Northern Ireland”.

“It is so important that we look after our wild places and give nature and wildlife a chance of recovery.”

“Power NI’s continued support has helped protect vital habitats and species through practical conservation work, community engagement, and nature-friendly initiatives.”

“We are thankful for Power NI’s support in helping to raise public awareness about the importance of keeping an eye on our native species by recording sightings and knowing what to do if you spot them”, she added.

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Northern Ireland director of customer solutions at Power NI, William Steele, said: “Together with Ulster Wildlife, we have delivered volunteer projects, species sightings campaigns and habitat restoration across the region.”

“All with a shared goal – creating a more resilient and nature-rich Northern Ireland.”

“Through this renewed partnership, Power NI is committed to deepening Ulster Wildlife’s vital conservation efforts, protecting these iconic species and safeguarding Northern Ireland’s native wildlife for generations to come.

“As Northern Ireland’s leading energy supplier, we are dedicated to playing our part in creating a sustainable future for all and making a positive impact in our communities and on our planet,” he added.