Play your part in helping nature

May is many people’s favourite month, as we witness nature and new life burst forth in all their glory, writes Donal Hickey.

For such reasons, the timing of National Biodiversity Week, May 19-28, is apt. It’s all about highlighting the importance of nature, connecting people with it and motivating them to play their part in protecting it.

According to the Heritage Council, 57% of us are not aware of any species under threat — an alarming statistic, given all the warnings that are regularly given about animals struggling for survival in the wild.