The Environmental Assessment (Forestry) Regulations 1998

3.  An environmental statement may include, by way of explanation or amplification of the specified information, further information on any of the following matters –

(a) the physical characteristics of the project, and the land-use requirements during the planting and subsequent stages;

(b) the main characteristics of the production processes proposed, including the nature and quality of the materials to be used;

(c) the estimated type and quantity of expected residues and emissions (including pollutants of water, air or soil, noise, vibration, light, heat and radiation) resulting from the project when planting is completed;

(d) (in outline) the main alternatives (if any) studied by the applicant and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects;

(e) the likely significant direct and indirect effects on the environment of the project which may result from –

(i) the use of natural resources;

(ii) the emission of pollutants, the creation of nuisances and the elimination of waste;

(f) the forecasting methods used to assess any effects on the environment about which information is given under subparagraph (e); and

(g) any difficulties, such as technical deficiencies or lack of knowledge, encountered in compiling any specified information.

In subparagraph (e) “effects” includes secondary, cumulative, short, medium and long-term, permanent and temporary, positive and negative effects.