Lough Gur Environmental Management Study February 2009

Section 11: Summary of Strategy Actions
Strategy Objectives EMS Section Ref.
Actions
Establish Site Management Team from public bodies and local
community.
Ongoing liaison with public agencies, local communities and
interest groups.
Appoint named Project Manager.
Establish specific Maintenance Team.
Seek appropriate funding and resources.
9.1.1
9.1.2
To put in place an effective management
framework to promote and protect the unique
heritage and natural resources of Lough Gur.
9.1.3
9.1.4
9.1.5
For Lough Gur to become a
quality visitor destination where
the outstanding universal values
of the site, the local tourism
industry, local community and
the environment are in complete
harmony, thereby making a
significant contribution to
improving the quality of all life.
Liaise with the Heritage Policy Unit of the DEHLG.
Prepare detailed case for nomination of Lough Gur as a priority
site.
Demonstrate that comprehensive Management Plan and
legislative protections are in place.
9.2.1
9.2.2
To pursue the nomination of Lough Gur to the
World Heritage List
9.2.3
Liaise with Fáilte Ireland and local tourism networks in
development of a sustainable tourism sector.
Establish dedicated web site.
Continue to work with Shannon Development and local
stakeholders to develop tourism products.
Fully integrate Lough Gur with the Ballyhoura Attractions Cluster
Development Strategy.
9.3.1
To raise the national and regional profile of Lough
Gur as a quality natural and heritage visitor
destination.
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
As 9.8 Visitor Experience and Chapter 10 Projects
9.4.1
To develop Lough Gur principally as an
Archaeological and Heritage Park.
Implement the replacement of elements that detract from the
landscape setting of the lake.
Maintain landscape, aesthetic and other qualities in the environs
through liaison with neighbouring landowners and others
concerned.
Seek under-grounding of existing overhead cable and ensure
new lines are underground or screened.
9.5.1
To maintain and enhance the landscape setting of
Lough Gur.
Landscape Conservation
9.5.2
9.5.3
Adoption of the Management Study as a framework for policies,
future plans and development decisions.
Compliance with all relevant statutory provisions for the
safeguarding of the area.
Heighten awareness of implications and responsibilities of
potential World Heritage Site designation.
Added policy protection to the wider setting of Lough Gur.
9.6.1
To further promote the importance of Lough Gur
to ensure that there continues to be a co-ordinated
approach to its protection and enhancement
through statutory planning policies and
development control.
Planning Policy Context
9.6.2
9.6.3
9.6.4
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