Michael Healy-Rae
Question:1947. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14081/21]
View answerWednesday, 24 March 2021
Questions (1947)
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An application for the Native Woodland Scheme was submitted on behalf of the persons named in June 2020 and is currently referred to my Department’s Ecology Unit. An ecologist has been assigned to the application and, on initial overview, the ecologist has determined the that additional information will be required.
The application lacks information on access, removal of invasive species, facilitation of natural regeneration and the planting of native species. In addition to this, there is reference to small streams and rivulets occurring, but they are not indicated on the map and no information is given as to the impact of operations on these streams, or how they will be protected during operations.
The ecologist will complete their preliminary review and a letter will issue to both the applicant and their registered forester, setting out in full, the information sought. Once that information is received by my Department and if it fully addresses the questions raised, the ecological assessment of the application will be completed.