| No. | Action | Lead Council Department & Partner(s) | Budgeted | Timeframe S/M/L |
|---|
| 47 | Support efforts to attain water quality standards set out in the Water Framework Directive. | Environment |  | Short |
| 48 | Evaluate the requirements of Bio-diversity in relation to roadside tree and hedgerow maintenance in the context of climate change. | Roads
Planning
NPWS
Landowners |  | Short - Long |
| 49 | Identify invasive species whose spread is linked with climate change. Develop appropriate management techniques for their control. | Planning
Climate Action Steering Group
Environment
NPWS |  | Short - Long |
| 50 | Develop a plan to support an active native tree planting programme in conjunction with an awareness campaign that informs of the benefits to communities in improving air quality, offsetting carbon emissions, promoting biodiversity, limiting flood risk, reducing urban heat, as well aesthetic value. | Planning
Roads |  | Short- Medium |
| 51 | Support provision for natural borders/buffers and include as integral component of the design of greenway/ blueway, tracks, trails, amenity and tourism areas to promote the natural enhancement and influence positive user experience. Consult with the NPWS to ensure appropriate buffer zones are provided, maintained and protected to avoid individual impacts on designated species area habitats, and to protect and enhance wider bio-diversity | Planning
Roads |  | Short- Long |