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Project Code [2023-NE-1202]

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Project title

The Development of Land Use Indicators for the Protection of Our Natural Environment

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Cork (UCC)

Lead Applicant

Tracy Bradfield

Project Abstract

Understanding and measuring how land use can be adapted to improve the environment, resource availability, food, fibre and fuel production, and wider socio-economic factors is crucial to achieve a more sustainable future. Based on the recommendations of the Land Use Review, this project will review existing international datasets and models that are used to assess the impact of land use. From this we will develop additional indicators and an integrated model for the assessment of the impact of land use on a range of factors. The model will be test by conducting scenario analysis, using data on land use that are available in Ireland. The model can be utilised by policy makers, researchers and land managers and our findings will be widely disseminated at conferences, as well as in media and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Grant Approved

�104,052.90

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

01/03/2024

Initial Projected Completion Date

28/02/2025