EIA Forestry Consultation ERA19/20-18

Overview

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).

Reference - ERA19/20-18

Project Type - Deforestation

Location - West Tullyhona, Florencecourt

Grid Reference - H 160 343

Area - 0.52 hectares

Project Description - Removal of conifer/ broadleaf woodland

Opinion - Relevant. The area of woodland proposed for deforestation is an ancient woodland site and is considered to have been continuously wooded since 1600. To apply for consent from the Department the applicant is required to prepare an environmental statement.