Northern Ireland Environment Link seeks to champion a Valued, Resilient, Healthy Environment. Northern Ireland Environment Link is a collective voice promoting the importance of environmental issues through influencing policy and developing partnerships for a healthy environment. (Image: River through woods) With particular thanks to Oliver Hellowell, Professional Landscape & Wildlife photographer (who just happens to have Down Syndrome) www.oliverhellowell.com

The key aspect of NIEL membership is the facility for co–ordinated action, a shared agenda and strong voice for environmental protection.