The Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 No. 43

SCHEDULE 3 PROJECTS HAVING SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT: SELECTION CRITERIA

Location of projects

2.  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 in the United Kingdom or under the law of other member states; special protection areas designated pursuant to Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds(1) and 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna(2);

  (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.

(1)

OJ No.L103, 25.4.1979, p.1.

(2)

OJ No.L206, 22.7.1992, p.7.