| Reference | ERA23/24-46 |
|---|---|
| Project type | Deforestation |
| Location | Creggan Forest, Co. Tyrone. |
| Grid Reference | H 60934 79018 and H 64554 80368 |
| Area | Creggan 79.2 hectares Kinnagillian 101.5 hectares |
| Project description | Peatland restoration requiring the removal of conifer trees. The Department does not propose to prepare an environmental statement in respect of this project 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 project is required to comply with the UK Forestry Standard, which describes the governments’ approach to sustainable forestry. |
Consultation opened on 05 July 2024. Closing date 05 August 2024 at 23:59.
Summary
The Department is required to give an opinion on proposed projects in respect of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (as amended).Project reference: ERA23/24-46