About the event

We're leading a major peatland restoration programme at Haughey’s Bog in County Tyrone – in partnership with An Creagán – and are inviting the public to get involved in a unique and festive way.

Haughey’s Bog, which was heavily degraded due to past commercial peat extraction, is now being restored to its natural, healthy state. Years of drainage have dried out the bog and allowed invasive Sitka spruce trees from nearby plantations to take over, threatening its recovery. Removing these trees is a crucial step in bringing the bog back to life and combined with a range of measures to rewet the bog, will allow peatland plants and wildlife to thrive once more.

While we wouldn’t typically encourage single-use Christmas trees, in this case, removing the invasive Sitka spruce is vital for the recovery of this precious peatland habitat.

The event will run from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, with pre-booked time slots. Booking is essential. 

There is no charge for this event, but a suggested donation of £10 will help support our vital work to bring nature back.  Donations can be made on the day or online at ulsterwildlife.org/donate.