COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 233 

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole

Amend GI 1 Objective 1 to read: To establish a coherent, integrated and evolving GI network across South Dublin County with parks, open spaces, hedgerows, Miyawaki-style native mini-forests, grasslands, protected areas, and rivers and streams and other green and blue assets forming the strategic links and to integrate the objectives of the GI Strategy throughout all relevant land use plans and these measures to be incorporated into all development in the County. {https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/tiny-urban-forests-miyawaki-biodiversity-carbon-capture/ https://www.wolfgangreforest.ie/irelands-first-miyawaki-forest-is-flourishing/ }

REPORT:

The proposed motion seeks the inclusion of Miyawaki-style native mini-forests in GI 1 Objective. It should be noted that the use of Miyawaki planting is encouraged and promoted and is currently being trialled in Sean Walsh Park and has been proposed for use on the Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme. It is considered that the content of the motion is appropriate having regard to the current trialling of such planting.

It is considered that a further minor amendment would be appropriate to this motion for clarity to include street trees within the objective.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion is adopted with amendment.

GI 1 Objective 1: ‘To establish a coherent, integrated and evolving GI Network across South Dublin County with parks, open spaces, hedgerows, trees including public street trees and native mini woodlands (Miyawaki -Style), grasslands, protected areas and rivers and streams and other green and blue assets forming strategic links and to integrate and incorporate the objectives of the GI Strategy throughout all relevant land use plans and development in the County.’