Summary
Forest Service, an Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has provided an opinion on the following project in respect of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (as amended).
An opinion under the Regulations is formed taking account of the selection criteria specified in the legislation. An opinion may be 'relevant' if it is considered that a project is likely to have a significant effect on the environment or 'not relevant' if a project is considered unlikely to have a significant effect on the environment. Each
Consultation description
Reference ERA19/20-84
Project Type Deforestation
Location Legaghory, Londonderry
Grid Reference C 49920 10451
Area 5.4 hectares (over 9 blocks)
Project Description Conversion from broadleaved woodland to agricultural land
Opinion Relevant.
Likely significant effects on landscape and biodiversity. An environmental statement must be prepared to obtain the Department’s consent
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.