Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
FOREST SERVICE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Forest Service, an Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural
Affairs has provided an opinion on the following woodland creation projects 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 project is required to comply
with the UK Forestry Standard, which describes the governments’ approach to sustainable
forestry.
Maps and information relating to these projects have been placed on https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/environmental-impact-assessments. 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 projects below may do so in
writing by 1 March 2021 to Forest Service, Policy and Regulation Branch, Inishkeen
House, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 4EJ or by emailing forest.regulation@daera-ni.gov.uk.
| Reference |
ERA20/21-07 |
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Fofannyreagh Castlewellan
|
| Grid Reference |
J 28416 28345
|
| Area |
6ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of native woodland |
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-09 |
| Project Type |
Afforestation |
|
Location
|
Dunore Point, Antrim
|
| Grid Reference |
J 12911 83181
|
| Area |
10.89ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of native woodland
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-14 |
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Cloghcor, Strabane
|
| Grid Reference |
C 36841 03433
|
| Area |
15.18ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Relevant. This site lies adjacent to a wet woodland Area of Special Scientific
Interest (ASSI) and mostly consists of deep peat (>50cm depth). The impact of this
project on soil carbon needs to be addressed in an environmental statement to fulfil
consent requirements.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-15
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Moycraig Lower, Dervock
|
| Grid Reference |
D 00724 32984
|
| Area |
51.52ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-16
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Lapogges, Dromara
|
| Grid Reference |
J 25610 52477
|
| Area |
5.18ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-17
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Coolaghty/ Keeran, Lack
|
| Grid Reference |
H 25946 67567
|
| Area |
6.09ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-19
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Crouck, Greencastle
|
| Grid Reference |
H 63242 85160
|
| Area |
3.13ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-20
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Carrickmaddyroe, Boardmills
|
| Grid Reference |
J 34898 59396
|
| Area |
6.4ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-21
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Aghannagh, Letterbreen
|
| Grid Reference |
H 19056 42275
|
| Area |
10.73ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-22
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Carnafarn, New Buildings
|
| Grid Reference |
C 43399 10820
|
| Area |
7.65ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-23
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Carnafarn, New Buildings
|
| Grid Reference |
C 43640 10654
|
| Area |
3.44ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-24
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Meaghy, Drumlegagh
|
| Grid Reference |
H 32469 83780
|
| Area |
9.52ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-25
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Tirkane, Maghera
|
| Grid Reference |
C 82590 03801
|
| Area |
3.39ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-26
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Tirkane, Maghera
|
| Grid Reference |
C 82293 03839
|
| Area |
4.96ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Relevant. A significant area consists of purple moor grass and rush pasture
priority habitat. An environmental statement is necessary to fulfil consent
requirements.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-28
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Durnascallon, Desertmartin
|
| Grid Reference |
H 85140 90443
|
| Area |
9.3ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-29
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Clay, Keady
|
| Grid Reference |
H 83482 31138
|
| Area |
6.6ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-30
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Lisnagade, Scarva
|
| Grid Reference |
J 07861 44318
|
| Area |
5.25ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-31 |
|
Project Type
|
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Cloncore, Portadown
|
| Grid Reference |
H 94745 59838
|
| Area |
5.25ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-32
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Ballydrumman, Moneyslane
|
| Grid Reference |
J 28582 38987
|
| Area |
5.1ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-33
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Ballybannan, Ballyginny, Castlewellan
|
| Grid Reference |
J 37474 35752
|
| Area |
3.71ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-34
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Ballywhite, Portaferry
|
| Grid Reference |
J 58043 52801
|
| Area |
9.68ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-35
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation |
|
Location
|
Tullymuck, Mountjoy
|
| Grid Reference |
H 37466 79480
|
| Area |
12.96ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifer woodland
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-36
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Derryvore, Teemore
|
| Grid Reference |
H 33359 23431
|
| Area |
9.7ha
Project
|
| Description |
Planting of mainly conifer woodland
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-37
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Gortilea, Claudy
|
| Grid Reference |
C 56193 11136
|
| Area |
4.05ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Relevant. Potential for impact on breeding waders within the wider area
given the high usage by priority species such as the curlew in the past. An environmental
statement will be necessary to fulfil consent requirements.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-38
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Gortilea, Claudy
|
| Grid Reference |
C 55975 11325
|
| Area |
9.41ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Relevant. Much of the area consists of blanket bog priority habitat. An
environmental statement will be necessary to fulfil consent requirements.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-39
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Tattymoyle Middle, Fintona
|
| Grid Reference |
H 41054 56043
|
| Area |
6.0ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Relevant. Priority habitat occurs over a significant part of the site and
some areas of deep peat are to be planted. An environmental statement will be necessary
to fulfil consent requirements.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-40
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Cumber, Claudy
|
| Grid Reference |
C 53745 06571
|
| Area |
3.89ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-41
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Gortmore, Downhill
|
| Grid Reference |
C 70815 33445
|
| Area |
6.18ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-42
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Gransha, Dromore, Co. Down
|
| Grid Reference |
J 25179 45744
|
| Area |
4.05ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-43
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Tavanaghboy, Ballycastle
|
| Grid Reference |
D 13534 37027
|
| Area |
4.57ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal. This proposal will enhance and extend the woodland interest
on the adjacent Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI) and ancient woodland
site.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-44
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
West Division, Greenisland
|
| Grid Reference |
H 36932 86514
|
| Area |
7.64ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-45
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Clogher, Hillsborough
|
| Grid Reference |
J 25866 55753
|
| Area |
5.9ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-46
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Skerry East, Newtown Crommelin
|
| Grid Reference |
D 13921 18813
|
| Area |
5.29ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-47
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Aghamakane, Camlough
|
| Grid Reference |
J 02288 24176
|
| Area |
5.13ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-47
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Lislea/ Aghmakane, Camlough
|
| Grid Reference |
J 01683 24301
|
| Area |
3.37ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-49
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Gransha, Dromara
|
| Grid Reference |
J 25034 45795
|
| Area |
5.25ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-50
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Glenstaghey/ Knocksoghey, Ballintoy
|
| Grid Reference |
D 06025 44176
|
| Area |
3.13ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-51
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation |
|
Location
|
Ballymaginaghy, Castlewellan
|
| Grid Reference |
J 31113 37215
|
| Area |
4.57ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-52
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Redhall, Ballycarry
|
| Grid Reference |
J 45429 95021
|
| Area |
9.19ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-53
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Tibberedoge Glebe/ Drumerwinter, Rosslea
|
| Grid Reference |
H 50463 33629
|
| Area |
8.69ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-55
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation |
|
Location
|
Knockoneill, Swatragh
|
| Grid Reference |
C 80981 08212
|
| Area |
3.41ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-56
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Gortgarn, Dungiven
|
| Grid Reference |
C 72296 12904
|
| Area |
12.86ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Relevant. An area of purple moor grass and rush pasture priority habitat occurs within
the site. An environmental statement is necessary to fulfil consent requirements.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-57
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Altdrumman, Loughmacrory
|
| Grid Reference |
H 56735 77007
|
| Area |
3.66ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-58
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Drumanure, Derrygonnelly
|
| Grid Reference |
H 11639 49737
|
| Area |
11.43ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-59
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Moyad, Attical
|
| Grid Reference |
J 28950 19937
|
| Area |
3.29ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-60
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Castleroe, Coleraine
|
| Grid Reference |
C 86536 29516
|
| Area |
9.85ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
|
Reference
|
ERA20/21-61
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Slievenaboley, Dromara
|
| Grid Reference |
J 26931 43705
|
| Area |
3.1ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-62
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Aghmakane, Camlough
|
| Grid Reference |
J 02157 24161
|
| Area |
4.34ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-63
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Glenleary, Coleraine
|
| Grid Reference |
C 85717 28575
|
| Area |
5.1ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-64
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Dergalt, Strabane
|
| Grid Reference |
H 37850 96278
|
| Area |
3.27ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly conifers
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-65
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Billy Neill Country Park, Ballylisbredan, Belfast
|
| Grid Reference |
J 43945 72372
|
| Area |
10.18ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-66
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation |
|
Location
|
Altaghoney, Claudy
|
| Grid Reference |
C 54493 01593
|
| Area |
3.74ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting of mainly broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
| Reference |
ERA20/21-67
|
| Project Type |
Afforestation
|
| Location |
Ballyhackett, Larne
|
| Grid Reference |
D 34749 406848
|
| Area |
3.31ha
|
| Project Description |
Planting mainly of broadleaves
|
| Opinion |
Not relevant. No priority habitats, species or features of cultural interest will
be affected by this proposal.
|
