Legislation, Plan, etc.
Summary of high level aim/ purpose/ objective
Summary of lower level objectives, actions etc.
Relevance to the Plan achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management. The Strategy shall be in harmony with all inter-related legislation, plans and programmes relevant to environmental, planning, transport and alternative fuel matters - such as this. Implementation of the Strategy needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management. The Strategy shall be in harmony with all inter-related legislation, plans and programmes relevant to environmental, planning, transport and alternative fuel matters - such as this. Implementation of the Strategy needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management. The Strategy shall be in harmony with all inter-related legislation, plans and programmes relevant to environmental, planning, transport and alternative fuel matters - such as this.
• Agri-environmental funding schemes aimed at rural development for the environmental enhancement and protection. • GLAS is the new replacement for REPS and AEOS which are both expiring. • ACRES is Ireland's new agri-environment climate scheme under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan. This new €1.5 billion flagship agri-environment scheme is a farmer-friendly scheme to help address biodiversity decline while delivering an income support for up to 50,000 farm families in Ireland.
• Establish best practice farming methods and production methods in order to protect landscapes and maximise conservation. • Protect biodiversity, endangered species of flora and fauna and wildlife habitats. • Ensure food is produced with the highest regard to the environment. • Implement nutrient management plans and grassland management plans. • Protect and maintain water bodies, wetlands and cultural heritage. At a more detailed level, the programme also: • Supports structural change at farm level including training young farmers and encouraging early retirement, support for restructuring, development and innovation; • Aims to improve the environment, biodiversity and the amenity value of the countryside by support for land management through funds such as Natura 2000 payments etc.; and • Aims to improve quality of life in rural areas and encouraging diversification of economic activity through the implementation of local development strategies such as non-agricultural activities The proposed Forestry Programme 2023-2027 contains a series of eight different interventions: • Forest creation; • Agroforestry;
Rural Environmental Protection Scheme (REPS)
Agri-Environmental Options Scheme (AEOS)
Green, Low-Carbon, Agri- environment Scheme (GLAS)
Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
National Rural Development Programme
The National Rural Development Programme, prepared by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, sets out a national programme based on the EU framework for rural development and prioritises improving the competitiveness of agriculture, improving the environment and improving the quality of life in rural areas
Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027
The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 came into force in 2023, as soon as State Aid approval by the European Commission has been received. The new Programme sets out increased support for a number of schemes.
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