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<a href="https://www.leavenotraceireland.org/" target="_blank">Leave No Trace</a> Ireland Launches Ambitious New Strategic Plan 2021-2024
An ambitious new Strategic Plan to inspire responsible outdoor recreation over the next three years has been launched by government.
In February 2021 the stakeholder engagement process launched with representation from Leave No Trace core members and the public through interviews and surveys.
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As a result of this process, <a href="https://www.leavenotraceireland.org/" target="_blank">Leave No Trace Ireland</a> has a new mission statement:
Empowering environmental stewardship and responsible recreation across the island of Ireland that is in harmony with our shared outdoor heritage through:
• Actions grounded in research
• Advocating for sustainable enjoyment of the outdoors
• Educating environmental stewardship
• Engagement in environmental projects
• Partnerships with key stakeholders
and a new vision:&nbsp;
<blockquote>To inspire responsible outdoor recreation.</blockquote>

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The new plan reflects a changing relationship with the great outdoors and a need for stakeholders to work together in its stewardship. We have all witnessed a remarkable reconnection to nature over the past year and this new Strategic Plan reflects that – and more.&nbsp;
The ‘Great Outdoors’ has never been as important to us as they have been since the onset of Covid in 2020. 
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Where the pandemic confined us, nature freed us, and many of us sought sanctuary in nature, be it through general recreation to more adventurous hiking, boating and camping.
Looking after our natural heritage is a collaborative endeavour; we all play a role, and that is why a far-reaching plan such as this is welcomed.

Leave No Trace Ireland Chief Executive, Maura Kiely said:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<blockquote>A considerable amount of work went into preparing the new Strategic Plan 2021-2024.&nbsp;</blockquote>
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The new Strategic Plan will respond to Covid-19 as well as securing adequate resources to scale the organisation to deliver an accessible, effective national framework on responsible outdoor recreation for all stakeholders.
A final version of the strategic plan was approved by the board and Leave No Trace Ireland are now in the process of implementing it.
You can view the full Strategic Plan 2021-2024 <a href="https://www.leavenotraceireland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2105242-LNT-STRATEGIC-FINAL-VERSION-1.pdf" target="_self">here.</a>&nbsp;
Leave No Trace contact:&nbsp;
Rachel Shawe, Leave No Trace, (087) 9629 488 and rachel@leavenotraceireland.org



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Leave No Trace Ireland Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan 2021-2024

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