Scientific evidence is provided through a variety of means including:Our research and development programme provides us with the high quality scientific evidence that is essential in informing our planning and decision making processes. Evidence based decision making ensures that we can protect, conserve and promote Northern Ireland’s natural and built environment in the most effective way possible.
Scientific evidence is provided through a variety of means including:
Our scientific staff develop and deliver research projects internally but we also work closely with other environmental organisations across the UK and Ireland to identify and meet our research and development needs and to share knowledge. Where possible, we participate in joint working to ensure maximum value for money.
The research projects that we support reflect the very diverse nature of our work activities and key work areas include: