Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work on a management plan for the Burren, County Clare, will commence; if the terms of reference for the management plan have been drafted; if so, the content of these terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11719/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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A contract was placed late last year for the preparation of a management plan for the Burren National Park which is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department. This plan, which will cover the 1,996 hectares of State-owned land, is currently being compiled. Tasks being carried out as part of the contract include facilitation of public information dissemination, consultation with stakeholders and preparation of text and maps for a draft seven-year management plan for the national park. The overall aim of the management plan will be to develop and maintain the highest standards of conservation management and education whilst facilitating sustainable recreational and community use.