Our Mission
Our mission is to help the nature of Rathlin recover and to help the community thrive.
Islands make up around 5% of the Earth’s surface, but support over 40% of the world’s Endangered and Critically Endangered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. They are epicentres of extinction. But extinctions can be prevented if introduced predators are removed.
The LIFE Raft project aims to help create safe nesting habitats for seabirds and landbirds.
Keep up to date
Latest Project News
LIFE-ers island meet up
The LIFE Raft team meeting with LIFE on Machair at Lurgabrack Nature Reserve Blog from Michael Rafferty, LIFE Raft Fieldwork Manager What do…
Future Island-Island at the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival
The Future Island-Island team had an incredible time at the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival, where the energy, community spirit, and activities were exceptional. We…
News from John Kelly, LIFE Raft Senior Programme Manager
A blog from John Kelly, LIFE Raft Senior Programme Manager Hello all, It is a part of every long-term project that staff come and…
LIFE Raft Project objectives
Protecting native species
