The Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 amends the Wildlife Northern Ireland Order 1985. The provisions formerly requiring any person who hunted or traded game to be licensed are removed in accordance with the regulation principles. The provisions in relation to areas of special scientific interest Environmental (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 are enhanced. […]
The former requirement for game licences and game dealers licence have been repealed. Provisions requiring licences for sale of game are removed. Requirements for marking of gaming in transit are removed. The regulations consider it no longer required in light of modern refrigeration facilities. It is an offence to sell game, a person knows or believe […]
There are two separate schemes for the designation of sites for protection for both flora and fauna, as well as geological and other factors. The domestic legislation derives from the Nature Conservation and Amenity (NA Order 1985, as amended). Superimposed on this are the so-called European sites under the natural habitats directive. These are implemented, […]
There are two separate schemes for the designation of sites for protection for both flora and fauna, as well as geological and other factors. The domestic legislation derives from the Nature Conservation and Amenity (NA Order 1985, as amended). Superimposed on this are the so-called European sites under the natural habitats directive. These are implemented, […]
Countryside management is the responsibility of the Department of the Environment. It is advised by the Nature Council for Nature Conservation in the countryside. It also has regard to representations made by persons engaged in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and other entities. The Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands NI Order provides for the designation of natural […]
The Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 follows similar legislation in the United Kingdom. The legislation dates back to after World War II in the United Kingdom. It sets out broad rights of public access, particularly to hill and mountain areas. A District Council may assert, keep, and protect open, free from obstruction […]
There is no general right to roam in the countryside. A person entering private land commits trespass unless they do so with expressed or implied consent. Public rights of access may exist over private land. Public rights of way may be established by long use at common law or by modern designation. A public right […]