Since its inception, Wicklow Uplands Council has initiated and participated in projects and partnerships which bring value to the people, who live, work and recreate in the Wicklow Uplands
Trails
Over the last ten years, Wicklow Uplands Council has initiated and participated in a number of projects to improve and manage the recreational use of the Wicklow countryside
Vegetation Management
Throughout Ireland as in Wicklow, traditional hill sheep farming is in decline. Coupled with this has been the rise in the extent of unregulated burning
PURE Project
The PURE project is a regional partnership initiative which aims to combat illegal dumping and fly tipping in the Wicklow/ Dublin region
Heritage Interpretative Panels
Since 2008, Wicklow Uplands Council has worked with a number of local communities to develop a network of interpretative panels which promote and raise awareness on the natural and built heritage in towns and villages throughout County Wicklow.
Outdoor Recreation
Over the last ten years, Wicklow Uplands Council has initiated and participated in a number of projects to improve and manage the recreational use of the Wicklow countryside
Rural Security
Initiative
There is a general sense in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands that the security situation is deteriorating and rural crime is widespread and on the increase
Winter Weather
Consistent low temperatures and repeated incidents of snow, resulted in the County Council focusing their limited resources on keeping primary routes open
Heritage Recording Project
Using the network of walking trails in the east of the county (existing and in development) as a basis on which to develop a Local Heritage Recording Project
Sustainable Deer Management Project
Commencing in August 2018, this project offers strategic management solutions to the ever-growing deer population in Co. Wicklow
Heritage Walks in County Wicklow
Wicklow Uplands Council in partnership with Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, are delighted to announce a guided heritage walk series for County Wicklow commencing in Autumn 2020.
Dry Stone Walls
The ‘Wicklow Dry Stone Wall’ project aspired to inspire a deeper appreciation for dry stone walling as both a cultural tradition and a sustainable land management practice fostering stewardship of heritage landscapes and promoting community engagement in their preservation.