Forestry and Plant Health

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Forest Service

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Forest Service, an Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has provided opinions on the following projects in respect of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (as amended).

Reference	ERA18/19-51
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Edenagarry, Rathfriland
Grid Reference	J 184 378
Area	7.76 hectares
Project Description	Planting of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-52
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Dromore, Derrygonnelly
Grid Reference	H 096 527
Area	5.26 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Relevant. There are likely to be significant environmental effects on species rich grassland and the nearby Special Area of Conservation. The proposer is required to prepare an environmental statement.

Reference	ERA18/19-53
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Mullaghslin Glebe, Carrickmore
Grid Reference	H 581 724
Area	15.14 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects. Native woodland will be created on those parts of the site which are of most value to biodiversity.

Reference	ERA18/19-54
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Ballymacreelly, Killinchy
Grid Reference	J 487 587
Area	25.87 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-55
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Aghakillymaud, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh
Grid Reference	H 263 308
Area	5.07 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-58
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Carmagrim, Portglenone
Grid Reference	D 002 005
Area	5.11 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-60
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Dairyland, Ballyclare
Grid Reference	J 340 925
Area	6.98 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-65
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Tobergill, Templepatrick
Grid Reference	J 204 895
Area	5.37 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-66
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Ballymackilreiny, Dromara
Grid Reference	J 259 433
Area	5.07 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-67
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Ballytaylor, Bushmills
Grid Reference	C 938 415
Area	5.2 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-68
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Carrigans, Silverbridge
Grid Reference	H 967 183
Area	6.65 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-69
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Tray, Armagh
Grid Reference	H 835 457
Area	5.66 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-70
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Tamlaght/ Tray, Armagh
Grid Reference	H 831 455
Area	7.97 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-71
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Blessingbourne, Fivemiletown
Grid Reference	H 443 489
Area	5.1 hectares
Project Description	Planting of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-72
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Listress, Claudy
Grid Reference	C 528 129
Area	6.95 hectares
Project Description	Planting of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-73
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Belleek, Newtownhamilton
Grid Reference	H 995 269
Area	5.1 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-74
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Cargans, Tandragee
Grid Reference	J 048 463
Area	5.11hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly conifer woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-76
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Maghernahely, Bessbrook
Grid Reference	J 043 281
Area	5.8 hectares
Project Description	Planting of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-77
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Derryoghill, Blackwatertown
Grid Reference	H 841 534
Area	5.15 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-79
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Leck, Ringsend
Grid Reference	C 725 230
Area	11.8 hectares
Project Description	Planting of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-80
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Ballyward, Castlewellan
Grid Reference	J 279 389
Area	5.87 hectares
Project Description	Planting of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-81
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Aughrim, Kilkeel
Grid Reference	J 284 173
Area	10.15 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-82
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Ballymacarn South, Ballynahinch
Grid Reference	J 372 485
Area	5.76 hectares
Project Description	Planting of predominantly broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-84
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Ballydoo, Mayobridge
Grid Reference	J 177 293
Area	2.08 hectares
Project Description	Planting of native woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-85
Project Type	Afforestation
Location	Glenloughan Upper, Kilkeel
Grid Reference	J 251 179
Area	2.0 hectares
Project Description	Planting of native woodland
Opinion	Relevant. There are likely to be significant environmental effects from this project Priority habitat is likely to be affected by this project. The applicant is required to prepare an environmental statement.

Reference	ERA18/19-90
Project Type	Deforestation
Location	Ballymenagh, Holywood
Grid Reference	J 418 787
Area	0.98 hectares
Project Description	Removal of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Reference	ERA18/19-93
Project Type	Deforestation
Location	Trasna Island, Lower Lough Erne
Grid Reference	H 217 486
Area	5.6 hectares
Project Description	Removal of broadleaved woodland
Opinion	Not relevant. No priority habitats or cultural features will be affected by this proposal. There are unlikely to be any significant environmental effects.

Maps and information relating to the projects have been placed on www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/forestry. Further information may be obtained by contacting Policy and Regulation Branch at 028 6634 3034 or by emailing forest.regulation@daera-ni.gov.uk. Any person wishing to comment on the likely environmental effects of the above project may do so in writing by 3rd June 2019 to Forest Service, Policy and Regulation Branch, Inishkeen House, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 4EJ or by emailing forest.regulation@daera-ni.gov.uk.