Landscape Actions

Landscape Actions available in Achill and Nephin

Over 70 different Landscape Actions (LAs) are available under ACRES Co-operation. In ACRES West Connacht, these actions are prioritised based on the environmental needs of the local area, as outlined in our Local Action Plan. Actions classified as ‘high’ priority will be actively promoted and preferentially selected by the project team. Further details and specifications of LAs are available to view and download here.

High, medium and low priority LAs available during 2025 window for Achill and Nephin include:

Higher Priority LAs

  • Rural Restorative Lighting

  • Removal of Waste from Commonage Sites

  • Wildlife Friendly Mowing

  • Training Invasive/Scrub

  • Gunnera Management

  • Rhododendron/Cherry Laurel Severe

  • Rhododendron/Cherry Laurel High

  • Rhododendron/Cherry Laurel Med

  • Rhododendron/Cherry Laurel Scattered

  • Livestock Crossing Point

Medium Priority LAs

  • Virtual Fencing

  • Traditional Dry Stone Wall full rebuild

  • Japanese Knotweed Stem Injection

  • Japanese Knotweed Spray

  • Training Hydromorphology

Lower Priority LAs

  • Breeding Wader Delayed Mowing

  • Decommissioning of Old Sheep Dipping Stations