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Forestry Act (Northern-Ireland) 2010 (Chapter 10).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision in relation to forestry and connected matters.
Subject
Forestry, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Institution Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Public forest Private forest Afforestation/reforestation Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Land tenure Expropriation Servitude Ecosystem preservation Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act provides for the management and protection of forest resources in Northern Ireland. It, among other things, specifies functions and powers of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provides for the protection of trees from damage and provides for restrictions on the felling of trees.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forestry (Felling of Trees) (Calculation of the Area of Land) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 137 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Land Byelaws (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 30 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry (Felling of Trees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 139 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX