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6.1.3 P LAN C O - ORDINATOR A Plan Co-ordinator should be appointed. He / She will: assist with the implementation of the management strategies adopted by the different interest groups; liaise with these groups; ensure that the implementation of the Conservation Plan is fully integrated; co-ordinate funding etc. 6.1.4 R EVIEW The implementation of the Conservation Plan should be reviewed on a regular basis and measured against the agreed implementation programme. Reviews should be carried out on a six-monthly basis for the first year and thereafter on an annual basis. Reviews should involve the Plan Co-ordinator, the Representative Body (including the various interest groups), statutory bodies and funding agencies. 33
7. FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT It will be necessary to establish whether a proposed development will contribute to the sustainable future of the island community or whether it will have a detrimental impact on the island’s heritage and resources. Figure 2 (page 35) shows a model which may assist in the assessment of sustainable development on the island. Ideally, Steps 1 to 3 should be carried out by the developer/proposer and presented to the Island Representative Body. (For the purpose of explaining Figure 2, an example of how the model should be used is given in Appendix 9. In the example, the sustainability of a proposed hotel development in Rerrin is examined.) The following points outline what is involved in the assessment of sustainable development. Step 1 Identify the type, main characteristics and location of the proposed development. Assess whether the development is in line with the ‘Vision’ for the island’s future. • Will it provide permanent jobs for the islanders or will jobs created attract permanent residents to the island? • Will the job skills required be based on existing or traditional skills on the island? • Will the development conflict with or negatively impact on the traditional way of life on the island? • Will the development be sustainable in the long-term: e.g. is it financially viable? • Will the development enhance or impair the island’s environment or heritage? (Refer to the following steps.) Step 2 Identify the characteristics of the development in terms of any potential positive or negative impacts on the island’s environment or heritage due to: emissions and discharges (including solid waste); land take or use of resources and infrastructure. It is important to consider temporary and permanent impacts at all phases of the development, including: • Construction • Operation • Decommissioning Step 3 Evaluate the overall sustainability of the development in terms of its: • positive or negative impact on the environment and heritage of the island • impact on infrastructure and resources • creation of employment • compliance with the ‘Islanders’ Vision’ for the future If negative impact/s are identified, the developer should be asked to propose measures to neutralise/minimise the impact. 34
Page 1 and 2: 2 HERITAGE CONSERVATION PLAN BERE I
Page 3 and 4: Dedication The Bere Island Conserva
Page 5 and 6: LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1: LOCATION
Page 7 and 8: FOREWORD The Bere Island Conservati
Page 9 and 10: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bere Island lies
Page 11 and 12: Principal policies identified in re
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Page 17 and 18: The island’s rich folklore herita
Page 19 and 20: The management of waste on the isla
Page 21 and 22: 4. VISION FOR THE ISLAND The follow
Page 23 and 24: 5.2 V ISION 1: PEOPLE CAN LIVE AND
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