The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture)(Scotland) Regulations 2006
These Regulations came into force in Scotland on 1 January 2007 and replace the Environmental Impact Assessment (Uncultivated Land and Semi-Natural Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 which have been revoked.
In brief, the Regulations constrain operations to carry out 'intensive' agricultural operations on uncultivated or semi-natural land, or large scale restructuring projects on agricultural land, where the result would have a 'significant' impact on the environment.
The process is administered by SEERAD local Area and Area Sub Offices.
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For more information:
contact your local SEERAD Area or sub-area office.
For general enquiries, e-mail us at eia-uncultivated@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.
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