Landscape Actions available in Conamara Theas

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 Conamara Theas include:

Higher Priority LAs

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

Rural Restorative Lighting