UK Statutory Instrument
1999
United Kingdom
Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999
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Description of the project, including in particular—
A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1...
A reference list detailing the sources used for the descriptions...
A description of the reasonable alternatives (for example in terms...
A description of the relevant aspects of the current state...
A description of the factors specified in paragraph 1 of...
A description of the likely significant effects of the project...
The description of the likely significant effects on the factors...
A description of the forecasting methods or evidence used to...
A description of the measures envisaged to avoid, prevent, reduce...
A description of the expected significant adverse effects of the...
Interpretation
Descriptions of projects in England not likely to have significant effects on the environment
Thresholds for identification of projects in Wales not likely to have significant effects on the environment
Thresholds for extending projects
Consideration of thresholds in other cases where project adjoins or is near another project
A description of the project including, in particular—
A description of the aspects of the environment likely to...
A description of any likely significant effects of the project...
Characteristics of the project
Location of the project
Types and characteristics of the potential impact
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Title, commencement and extent
Interpretation
Interpretation of “relevant project”
Prior basic notification to the appropriate forestry body
Prior full notification to the appropriate forestry body
Restriction on relevant projects
National defence and civil emergencies
Exceptional circumstances
Application for an opinion whether a project is a relevant project
Opinions of the appropriate forestry body
Directions by the appropriate Authority
Effect of directions and opinions
Request as to the information to be included in an environmental statement
Co-ordination
Applications for consent
In paragraphs (7) and (10), “ the WFD Regulations ”...
Assistance in preparation of environmental statements
Publicity
Information for an EEA State
Determination of applications
Notification of decisions
Appeals against decisions of the appropriate forestry body
Conditions to be included in every consent
Application to the court by person aggrieved
Enforcement notices
Appeals against enforcement notices
Penalties for non-compliance with enforcement notices
Power of entry and default powers
Registers of opinions, directions, determinations etc. for public inspection
Revocation and transitional provisions
Review: England
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Forestry Commission
PrimaryGovernment department responsible for protecting, expanding, and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands in England. Issues felling licences, administers woodland creation grants, …
Natural Resources Wales
Principal environmental regulator for Wales. Combines functions of Environment Agency Wales, Countryside Council for Wales, and Forestry Commission Wales. Issues environmental permits, …
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