Environmental friendly tourism is certainly evident in the County of Leitrim, mainly due to the work of the Green box an organisation set up to promote and develop “Green tourism” where visitors can access responsible tourism business. These are varied, but generally as small scale low impact culturally sensitive community –orientated and primarily nature-based..

The Greenbox is emerging as Irelands' first genuine ecotourism destination with a set of standards based on sound environmental practices highlighting all that the region and its people has to offer.

Ecotourism is travel which is small scale, low impact, culturally sensitive, community orientated, primarily nature based, educational and capable of broadening peoples minds and enlivening their souls but providing a unique experience, firmly grounded in sustainable principles and practices. The Greenbox is Ireland

The Greenbox is Ireland's first integrated ecotourism destination. The area of the Greenbox includes Counties Fermanagh, Leitrim, West Cavan, North Sligo, South Donegal and North West Monaghan.