Implementation, monitoring and evaluation
5.4.6 Theme 6: Green and Blue Infrastructure
Objective 6.1
Enhance and expand the existing green and blue infrastructure within the city
Cork City Council Department Strategic & Economic Development, Heritage Officer Strategic & Economic Development, Heritage Officer
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Finalize the Green and Blue Infrastructure Study and implement the objectives and actions from same. Implement actions from Heritage and Biodiversity Plan (2021-2026).
TUC and Tobin
2021
6.1a
6.1b
2021 - 2026
Climate Action Regional Office (CARO)
Commission Tree Planting Strategy for Cork city.
Short - Medium
Parks Department
6.1c
Objective 6.2
Enhance flora and fauna biodiversity in Cork city
Cork City Council Department Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking SED (Biodiversity Officer) Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking SED (Biodiversity Officer) Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking SED (Biodiversity Officer) Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking SED (Biodiversity Officer) Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking , SED (Biodiversity Officer), Roads and Transportation
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Follow new initiatives as outlined in 2021-2026 Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy.
Heritage Council
2021 - 2026
6.2a
Identify locations to create new habitats for native flora and fauna e.g. urban orchards.
Cork Environmental Forum, Cork Nature Network
Short - Medium
6.2b
Identify potential ecological corridors to improve connectivity between green areas. Engage with local voluntary groups to enhance new planting and re-wilding initiatives to increase green footprint of the city. Where possible, apply the principles of nature based solutions and green- blue infrastructure to new and existing developments
Cork Environmental Forum, Cork Nature Network
Short - Medium
6.2c
Cork Environmental Forum, Cork Nature Network
Short - Medium
6.2d
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Short - Medium
6.2e
within Cork city and suburbs to enhance biodiversity.
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