Written Answers - Natural Heritage Areas. Wednesday, 24 May 2006

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  293.  Ms Harkin      asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government      the number of hectares per county designated NHA, SAC or SPC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20039/06]

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche):    The following table lists the hectares per county for all nature conservation sites i.e. Natural Heritage Areas (NHA), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SPA) currently protected under the Wildlife Acts 1976-2000 and the European Union (Natural Habitats) Regulations, SI No. 94/1997 as amended.

The sites included in these areas were publicly advertised in local media and notified to individual landowners/users where known. While these sites enjoy legal protection from the date of advertisement, the formal designation of these sites is not complete until I have signed an Order under the relevant legislation for each. This is an ongoing process following consideration and determination of any objections from those affected.

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