European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Corofin Wetlands Special Protection Area 004220)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 117 of 2012). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Farming Agricultural development Inland waters Freshwater resources management Wetlands Management/conservation Birds Protected area Protection of habitats Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations designate a foreshore 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 area is set out in Schedules 1 and 2. The purpose is to protect all species of birds to which Article 4 relates and in particular those listed in Schedule 3 to these Regulations from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs. 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 listed in Schedule 4 include: cutting, uprooting or otherwise removing plants, except for agricultural purposes; introduction of plants or animals not found in the area; drainage works; water abstraction; and planting of trees or multi-annual bioenergy crops. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX