Land Use

Land use categories 1990-2009

Land use categories 1990-2009

Environment Indicators Ireland 2012 (CSO, 2012)

Land use categories 1990-2009
Environment Indicators Ireland 2012 (CSO, 2012)

Land use categories 1990-2009

Land use categories 1990-2009

Environment Indicators Ireland 2012 (CSO, 2012)

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Grassland accounts for the majority of land use in Ireland, although it has fallen from 58% to 55% of the total land area between 1990 and 2009 (CSO, 2012). Arable land makes up a further 6%. Wetlands and forest make up approximately 25% of the total area, while 2% is covered by our cities, towns, houses and roads.