Characteristics of forestry projects
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1. 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).