Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
980. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the distance land needs to be outside of a special protection area before forestry planting can occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12033/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the new forestry programme there will be no new afforestation licensed within Special Protection Areas (SPAs).
Applications for afforestation outside of SPAs that do not overlap with the footprint of the SPA will be assessed in relation to any possible impact on hen harriers, and suitability for afforestation generally.
