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European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Slieve Bloom Mountains Special Protection Area 004160)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 184 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Farming Agricultural development Management/conservation Birds Protected area Protection of habitats Authorization/permit Mountain area 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 mountain 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. No consent of the Minister is required 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, i.e. an agreement between the holder of any estate, right or interest in land within the Special Protection Area and the Minister or the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the purposes of, inter alia, compliance with the Directive and Council Directive No. 92/43/EEC. 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: agricultural improvement of heath or bog.

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