Lough Gur Environmental Management Study February 2009

Section 11: Summary of Strategy Actions
Strategy Objectives Recommended Priority Actions (Years 1-2)
Recommended Priority Actions (Years 1-2)
General
• 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.
• Liaise with the Heritage Policy Unit of the DEHLG.
• Prepare detailed case for nomination of Lough Gur to the World Heritage List.
• Demonstrate that comprehensive Management Plan and legislative protections are in place.
• Liaise with Fáilte Ireland and local tourism networks in development of a sustainable tourism sector.
• Continue to work with Shannon Development and local stakeholders to develop local tourism products.
• Fully integrate Lough Gur with the Ballyhoura Attractions Cluster Development Strategy.
• Establish dedicated web site.
• Continue to implement the replacement of elements that detract from the landscape setting of the lake.
Landscape
• 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.
Planning Policy
• Improve visitor access through the provision of sympathetic pathways.
• Improve interpretation of archaeological features.
• Secure necessary agreements with landowners for access to certain archaeological sites.
• Secure management agreements with landowners.
• Improve Bourchier’s Castle as a visitor attraction.
Archaeology
• Implement catchment management and water quality monitoring.
• Create walking paths in areas of robust vegetation.
• Design walking paths with good drainage.
• Consider a network of additional walks as appropriate.
• Locate a bird-watching hide away from areas of high visitor usage.
Biodiversity
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