Landscape Actions

Landscape Actions available in Erris

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 Erris include:

Higher Priority LAs

  • Breeding Wader Delayed Mowing

  • Corncrake Early and Late Cover Crop

  • Corncrake Early and Late Cover Natural

  • Corncrake Delayed Mowing/Grazing

  • Rural Restorative Lighting

  • Removal of Waste from Commonage Sites

  • Wildlife Friendly Mowing

  • Training Invasive/Scrub

  • 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

  • Gunnera Management

  • Japanese Knotweed Stem Injection

  • Japanese Knotweed Spray

  • Training Hydromorphology

Lower Priority LAs

  • Decommissioning of Old Sheep Dipping Stations