# Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000, Paragraph 2: Location of projects

Extent: N.I.

The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by projects must be considered, having regard, in particular, to:
the existing land use;
the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area;
the absorption capacity of the natural environment; paying particular attention to the following areas:
(a) wetlands;
(b) coastal zones;
(c) mountain and forest areas;
(d) nature reserves and parks;
(e) areas classified or protected under Member States legislation; special protection areas designated by Member States pursuant to Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds and 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna;
(f) areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in Community legislation have already been exceeded;
(g) densely populated areas;
(h) landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2000/84/schedule/3/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-impact-assessment-forestry-regulations-northern-ireland-2000/schedule-3/paragraph-2
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