PPS 8 Open Space Sport and Outdoor Recreation·Page 24·5.24
Countryside Recreation Strategy and Rural Economy
The Countryside Recreation Strategy for Northern Ireland recognizes the importance of countryside recreation for the rural economy and tourism, with the diverse Northern Ireland landscape supporting a wide range of recreational activities for both local populations and tourists.
The Countryside Recreation Strategy for Northern Ireland highlights the importance of the countryside for recreation, and acknowledges the contribution this can make to the rural economy and the promotion of tourism. This strategy advises that the spatially extensive and diverse nature of the Northern Ireland countryside lends itself to the provision of opportunities for a wide range of countryside recreation activities for both the local population and for an increasing number of tourists.
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