| 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.
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