# The Forest Reproductive Material Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002, Paragraph 3: Effective Size of the Population

Extent: N.I.

The Department shall be satisfied that stands consist of one or more groups of trees well distributed and sufficiently numerous to ensure adequate inter-pollination. Selected stands shall consist of a sufficient number and density of individuals on a given area so as to avoid the unfavourable effects of inbreeding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2002/404/schedule/3/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forest-reproductive-material-regulations-northern-ireland-2002/schedule-3/paragraph-3
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