European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Nore Special Protection Area 004233)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 193 of 2012). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Forest management/forest conservation Inland waters Drainage/land reclamation Waterworks 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 river 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 ensure survival and reproduction of all species of birds to which Article 4 relates and in particular those listed in Schedule 3 to these Regulations. 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: introduction, or re-introduction, of plants or animals not found in the area. (consent is not required for the planting of crops on established reseeded grassland or cultivated land); burning, topping, clearing scrub or rough vegetation or reseeding (consent is not required for these activities on established reseeded grassland or cultivated land provided it is greater than 20 meters from a river, stream or floodplain; or greater than 50 meters from a wetland, lake, turlough or pond); water abstraction, sinking of boreholes and wells; works regarding a watercourse; felling of trees or removing timber, including dead wood. 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