extensive & intensive rural land uses spatial planning unit department of the environment local government july 2001 3 table contents 1introduction 5 1 study context 2 objectives approach methodology use issues 7 background arising examined 9 afforestation wind energy 14 peat extraction 23 4 cut away bogs 30 32 overgrazing agriculture 37 extractive industries 44 tourism hot spots 52 4summary and policy implications 59 bibliography references 65 introduction this forms is one a series research papers being undertaken as part preparation national strategy nss stage process constitute four form an assemblage key sets data information necessary to allow