| Reference | ERA23/24-47 |
|---|---|
| Project type | Deforestation |
| Location | Davagh Forest, Co. Tyrone |
| Grid Reference |
H 70160 87600 and H 73011 85872 |
| Area |
Davagh (north) 68.3 hectares Davagh (east) 60.8 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. |
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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: ERA23/24-47