Introductory text

AGRICULTURE

Made 20th June 1997

Coming into operation 28th July 1997

Whereas, in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Agriculture (Environmental Areas) (Northern Ireland) Order 1987^f1 (“the 1987 Order”), it appears to the Department of Agriculture that it is particularly desirable—

1. (1)

   to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area referred to in Article 3 of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Sperrins) Designation Order (Northern Ireland) 1994^f2;

2. (2)

   to conserve the flora and fauna and geological and physiographical features of that area; and

3. (3)

   to protect buildings and other objects of archaeological, architectural or historic interest in that area;

   And whereas, in accordance with the said Article 3(1) of the 1987 Order it appears to the Department of Agriculture that the maintenance and adoption of the agricultural methods specified in this Order is likely to facilitate the aforementioned conservation, enhancement and protection;

   Now, therefore, the Department of Agriculture, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Article 3(1) and (3) of the 1987 Order and of every other power enabling it in that behalf, with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel, hereby makes the following Order: