Paragraph 1 Characteristics of forestry projects
The characteristics of the forestry project must be considered having regard, in particular, to—
(a)
the size and design of the forestry project;
(b)
cumulation with other existing forestry projects and/or approved forestry projects;
(c)
the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;
(d)
the production of waste;
(e)
pollution and nuisances;
(f)
the risk of major accidents and/or disasters which are relevant to the forestry project concerned, including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge;
(g)
the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution).