Planning (Trees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 444 of 2003).

Subject

Forestry, Land & soil

Keyword

Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Land-use planning

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

These Regulations provide for the protection of trees. The Department of the Environment may make tree preservation orders. The Regulations prescribe the form of tree preservation orders in the Schedule and the procedure for their making, modification, confirmation and revocation. As a rule, the consent of the Department is required before any tree protected by the order may be cut down, topped, lopped, uprooted, damaged or destroyed. The Regulations also make special provision in relation to trees in conservation areas.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. No. No. 1220 (N.I. 11) of 1991).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Protected area, Expropriation, Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Planning (Trees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. 84 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX