Environmental Impact Assessment forestry consultation for Drumkeeragh Forest, Co. Down ERA23/24-07

Closed 5 Aug 2024

Opened 5 Jul 2024

Contact

forest.regulation@daera-ni.gov.uk

Overview

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: ERA23/24-07

 

Reference ERA23/24-07
Project type Forest road works
Location Drumkeeragh Forest, Co. Down
Grid Reference J 34505 46932
Area 0.07 hectares
Project description New forest road. 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.

Why your views matter

Any person may obtain information from, or make representations in writing to, the Department in relation to the likely environmental effects of the proposed projects by contacting Policy and Regulation Branch at 028 6634 3034 or by emailing forest.regulation@daera-ni.gov.uk  by 5 August 2024.

Please be aware that such information may be made publicly available at a later date.

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Environment