Welcome to Landscape
Rather than reiterating the evidence of the past, it is the Heritage Council's intent to set out a vision for the Irish landscape in the future. According to the Heritage Act, 1995 [pdf 96kb], 'landscape' includes areas, sites, vistas and features of significant scenic, archaeological, geological, historical, ecological or other scientific interest. Our vision is that the Irish landscape will be a dynamic, living landscape, one which accommodates the physical and spiritual needs of people, with the needs of nature in a harmonious manner, and as a result, bring long-term benefits to both.
LATEST NEWS
74 International Blue Flag and 45 National Green Coast Awards announced for Ireland in 2013 with stricter bathing water quality standards
An Taisce have announced the International Blue Flag Award and the National Green Coast Award recipients for 2013.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Seminar: Get Ireland Walking
28th May, Dublin- Get Ireland Walking is the new national walking initiative funded by the Irish Sports Council and the Health Service Executive (HSE).
FEATURED INITIATIVE
Landscape Character Assessment: CPD Training Course
This all-island, multi-disciplinary CPD training course has been of value to those whose professional work impinges on the Irish landscape. This includes planners, landscape architects, archaeologists, ecologists, architects and engineers.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Historic Landscape Characterisation in Ireland - Best Practice Guidance (2013)
Drawing on a variety of disciplines such as archaeology, geography and architecture, Historic Landscape Characterisation attempts to describe and document the character of different landscapes.