15km radius for 'forestry project assessments' explained by Minister
Minister for Agriculture, food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue says the reason 3km was deemed inappropriate is because of considerations towards SPAs. Picture: Chris Bellew, Fennell Photography.
The 2019 decision to increase the likely zone of impact of a forestry project from 3km to 15km had its origins in guidance provided by the National Parks & Wildlife Service, according to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue.
He said ecology consultants MKO were engaged by his department to carry out appropriate assessment training.
