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European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA 004158)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 140 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 Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Birds Protected area Wetlands 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 and wetlands 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 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 that require consent of the Minister include: drainage works including digging, deepening, widening or blocking a drain, watercourse or waterbody; introduction, or re-introduction, of plants or animals not found in the area; water abstraction, sinking of boreholes and wells; drainage works; and harvesting marine invertebrate species in intertidal areas. There is no requirement to obtain the consent of the Minister if: (a) the operation or activity is licensed by or subject to the permission of another public authority; or (b) the operation or activity is specified as permitted in a farm or land management plan (subject to compliance with any conditions set out therein).

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