The Green Infrastructure Strategy is a key nature-based plan that informs the Council’s County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Green Infrastructure (GI) refers to the diverse interconnected network of natural, semi-natural and artificial habitats, green spaces, and ecology across the County. This network supports native pollinators in South Dublin, such as the bumblebee and honeybee, who perform a vital role in preserving Ireland’s biodiversity by pollinating crops, plants and flowers.

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan aims to provide for the protection of pollinators, many of which have suffered decline in recent years due to habitat fragmentation and the use of pesticides. The National Plan contains a variety of measures aimed at supporting pollinator species, such as reducing use of pesticides, creating wildflower meadows and reducing the frequency of mowing on publicly owned green spaces. The Council has incorporated these suggestions into its Green Infrastructure Strategy to help protect South Dublin County’s biodiversity. These actions are supported through the Council’s Biodiversity Action Plan.