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 ERA19/20-86
Project Type Deforestation
Location Tullycreevy, Monea
Grid Reference H 15420 49052
Area 2.84ha
Project Description Clearance of broadleaved woodland and conversion to agricultural land
Opinion Relevant
The conversion of this native woodland to agriculture is considered likely to have a significant effect on the environment through a potential loss of biodiversity. This project requires an environmental statement.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.