What was the plantation policy for Ireland?

The plantation policy for Ireland, particularly in the 17th century, involved the systematic colonization of Irish lands by English and Scottish settlers, primarily in Ulster. This policy aimed to establish English control, promote Protestantism, and displace the native Gaelic Irish population. The most notable plantation was the Ulster Plantation, which began in the early 1600s and led to significant demographic and social changes, fostering tensions that contributed to longstanding conflicts in Ireland.