File 9 - Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Special Areas of Conservation

4 folders (c. 200 pp)

Folder 1/4 Letter from Richard Gueterbock of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (London) to Ross MacMahon of Coseals Ltd at Roundstone following up on his recent trip to Connemara, and a conversation they had with Tim Robinson regarding the preservation of the Connemara peat bogs. Explains classifications like SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), a ANOB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and National Parks, and a new designation, the Environmentally Sensitive Area. Enclosures included maps and explanatory leaflets, and a photocopied article from Living Heritage, 'ESA's The Scottish Experience' by David Hickie from October 1989. (Aug 1990).

Folder 2/4 File of press cuttings relating to planning and conservation in Ireland and Connemara. Letter from Ann Lynch, Senior Archaeologist, National Monuments Service responding to his correspondence about archaeological sites at the dunes at Mannin and Truska, and referring to a cooperative approach with the National Parks and Wildlife Service. (8 May 2006). Printed paper by Michael O'Connell 'European Cultural landscapes: a view from Ireland informed by PAN (EU 5fp network). In English and German. (Early 2000s).

Folder 3/4 Two press cuttings from Connacht Tribune, 1994 and 2000. Both are notices to landowners and occupiers of land in County Galway regarding Special Areas of Conservation. Twelve photocopies (A3) of site maps from the Connemara Bog Complex (Site Code 2034), from a survey on 9 August 1996. The maps outline proposed candidates for the special areas of conservation. Government leaflet explaining Special Areas of Conservation, and 2 press cuttings reporting on the matter.

Folder 4/4 Press clippings relating to wind turbines (2000's). Press clippings relating to bog conservation, turf cutting, (1986-94). Correspondence between Tim and Michael Viney on fertiliser-spreading (1985-1986). Copy letters to the Editor of the Connacht Tribune from Tim Robinson and Tony Whilde commenting on Deputy Faherty's recent remarks on the subject of land conservation (1986). Letter from Helen Spellman enclosing a historical poison notice from 1949 (29 December 1987).

Small file relating to Plantation Forestry and Environmental Conservation. Includes information on burning dry grass and gorse, articles, press cuttings.

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