Land Use

Land cover / land use in Ireland, 2000

Land cover / land use in Ireland, 2000. Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.

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Land cover / land use in Ireland, 2000
Courtesy EPA

Land cover / land use in Ireland, 2000

Land cover / land use in Ireland, 2000. Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.

Courtesy EPA

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The predominant land use in Ireland is for pasture (55.1%) with arable land making up a further 7.2%. Wetlands and water make up approximately 24% of the total area and less than 2% is covered by our cities, towns, houses and roads.