Mournes National Trust

We've introduced a small herd of #BeltedGalloway cattle to graze #BloodyBridge , breaking up the dense scrub and bracken, and grazing firebreaks to keep them free of scrub. Please keep dogs on leads at all times when walking through the area #conservationgrazing #DogsonLeads

💔🔥Wildfires: 'Devastation. This isn't going to come back. The damaged landscape is GONE.' ⛰️🚘Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 has spent the day in the Mourne Mountains with the @NationalTrustNI in an off-road vehicle as fire crews continue operations. 🎥🎤On the mountain we speak to Lead Ranger James Fisher who details the scale of the damage. ❗️Fire crews have been working in extremely tough conditions over the last number of days. ⚠️It's understood the operation is scaling back but a warning for wildfires remains in place until the end of the week and more dry weather expected. 🙌First Minister @moneillsf and deputy First Minister @little_pengelly thanked those who are working to stop the fires.

⚠️An Amber warning for wildfire is in place! If you're visiting countryside take care & be careful not to start any fires 🔥Wildfires can start deliberately or by reckless burning of flammable vegetation or waste 🔥Wildfires cause damage environment, wildlife & risk lives

A before and after image detailing newly built stone pitched steps on the Granite Trail, #SlieveDonard, improving access and protecting valuable heath from erosion ⚒️⛏️⛰️ #RangerLife

As #Spring approaches our friends at Mourne Nature Watch on Facebook recently photographed the Ravens in Thomas' Quarry. The Ravens have a long established nest site here but haven't nested in the quarry for a number of years. 🐦‍⬛🪺 #BirdsOfX #BirdsOfTwitter #Mournes

As the growing season starts we're transplanting small samples of healthy heath into bare soil, coir netting protects the thin soils before a pioneer seed mix is sown helping build soil conditions to allow for the long term regeneration of native heathland. 💪🌱⛰️ #RangerLife

We’re thrilled to be included in the #NationalTrust #PubWalks podcast where we’re talking about peat restoration in the Mournes. With a yellow wind warning in effect today it’s the perfect time to stay in and plan your next #Mournes walk. ⛰️ 🥾 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nat…

🧱🏔️One stone at a time, the Mourne rangers have been sharpening their wall-building expertise with hands-on training from a local contractor, learning best practices and techniques to keep these historic #DryStoneWalls standing strong #CulturalLandscape #RangerLife #TradSkills

Sunset over the mournes tonight!!! @WeatherCee @bbcniweather @angie_weather @NTMournes

❄️❄️ Season's Greetings ❄️❄️ Wishing all our followers a relaxing and joyful Christmas 🎄🎅

Snow on the Mournes

Another misty day in the Mournes

We didn't have to wait long to see the new cross drain on the Granite Trail in action. 🌧️🌊 #Mournes #mountainweather #climatechange

Our brilliant Mountain Rangers have been working on the popular Granite Trail, the path was becoming badly eroded following recent heavy rain, a substantial cross drain was built to channel water away from the path line.⛰️⚒️ #Mournes

🎥 Restoring the Mournes, One Step at a Time 🌱 Take a look at this behind-the-scenes footage of our ranger Jesse moving peat from an eroded hag to areas of heavy path erosion. This work is part of our coco-coir netting and landscaping project at the Saddle. #MourneMountains

Seeing a familiar #landscape from a new perspective is almost like discovering it again for the first time ♥️⛰️ #Mournes

⛰️International Mountain Day in the Mournes⛰️ The recent snow that blanketed the #Mournes has melted, but the beauty remains. With crisp air and golden light, the mountains still captivate with their rugged charm. #InternationalMountainDay #MourneMountains #NationalTrustNI

#StormDarragh is bringing challenging weather conditions. Some locations are temporarily closed for public safety and unfortunately, some festive events have been cancelled. Please visit our website for the latest updates and closures: 👉 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern… Stay safe 💚

🌱 It’s #WorldSoilDay! 🌱 Matthew Elphick, #NFFN farmer at Nutfield Dairy, explains why soil health is vital for sustainable, high-quality food and a thriving planet. From boosting biodiversity to supporting yields, healthy soil is key to a better future for farming!

🌱Showcasing #WorldSoilDay today🌱 Long term solutions to heath restoration. We're working to prevent erosion of the fragile #peat soils on #SlieveDonard by re-profiling exposed peat haggs, planting heather plugs and stabilising the soil with geo-textiles.