Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has called on landowners to help increase woodland cover across the north of Ireland by planting more trees.

Northern Ireland Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O’Neill, visited B&Q in Craigavon to learn more about their ‘Forest Friendly’ programme.

After earthquakes in Lancashire and tales of poisoned water and flaming taps in the US, 'fracking' for gas or oil in the English home counties was never likely to be easy.

Dublin City University is to head an international research effort to revolutionise the way science is taught in schools.

Clare County Council last week became the first local authority to agree to put in place a ban on fracking in its county development plan.

The Department of Archaeology, UCC ihas announced the publication of a major research project carried out in collaboration with the National Roads Authority.

The interception by the Forest Service of imported firewood with live bark beetle larvae was described as a serious wake-up call for the sector.

The popular Annual SEFS Public Lecture Series began its 2012 programme on Wednesday, January 11th with a lecture by Professor William Reville.

Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has launched a Design Guide for Malone Conservation Area which will protect the area's special architectural and historic character.