National Landscape Strategy for Ireland, 2015-2025.

The National Landscape Strategy for Ireland (2015-2025) outlines a framework aimed at promoting the sustainable protection, management, and planning of Ireland's landscapes in accordance with the European Landscape Convention. The strategy emphasizes the importance of recognizing landscapes in legal frameworks and integrating landscape considerations into various sectors, including agriculture, tourism, and local development. It seeks to enhance public awareness and participation in landscape management while establishing a National Landscape Character Assessment to provide essential data for informed decision-making. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will lead the implementation of this strategy in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring that landscape policies align with national and EU environmental objectives. This initiative aims to balance the preservation of Ireland's diverse landscapes with the needs of society and the economy, fostering a sustainable future for the nation's natural and cultural heritage.