European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Magharee Islands Special Protection Area 004125)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 139 of 2012).
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
These Regulations designate a foreshore and wetlands area as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Conservation of Wild Birds. The purpose is to ensure survival and reproduction of all species of birds to which Article 4 relates and in particular those listed in Schedule 3 to these Regulations. Schedule 4 lists activities that require the consent of the Minister and may cause disturbance or damage to birds protected under Schedule 3. The bird species listed in that Schedule are protected to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. Activities that require consent of the Minister include: burning, topping, clearing scrub or rough vegetation or reseeding; introduction, or re-introduction, of plants or animals not found in the area; water abstraction, sinking of boreholes and wells; planting of trees or multi-annual bioenergy crops; and intensifying grazing and presence of livestock. There is no requirement to obtain the consent of the Minister if: (a) the operation or activity is licensed by or subject to the permission of another public authority; or (b) the operation or activity is specified as permitted in a farm or land management plan (subject to compliance with any conditions set out therein). Also no consent is required for clearing activities on established reseeded grassland or cultivated land provided it is greater than 20 meters from a river, stream or floodplain; or greater than 50 meters from a wetland, lake, turlough or pond.
Attached files
Web site
Date of text
Notes
The European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Magharee Islands SPA 004125)) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 907 of 2004) are repealed.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No