Any person may make a submission or objection concerning such applications, including on the likely effect on the environment of a proposed project, within 30 days of the publication of the notice online. Submissions/objections, or requests for further information, must be made in writing (by post or email).
Enquiries and submissions on applications for licences for Afforestation, Forest Roads, or Aerial Fertilisation should be addressed to:
Approvals Section, Forestry Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford.
Email: forestryappenq@agriculture.gov.ie
Enquiries and submissions on applications for Tree Felling Licences should be addressed to: Felling Section, Forestry Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford.
Email: felling.forestservice@agriculture.gov.ie
NB: When making an appeal to The Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) there are three requirements:
1) All grounds of appeal must be submitted – this can be done by email to the FAC.
2) A Notice of Appeal Form must be submitted – use the latest form from the FAC website – this can be done by email to the FAC – use a scan of your signature.
3) The appeal fee of 200 euro must be paid – this can now be done by EFT / Bank Transfer (DAFM Account details are available on Save Leitrim website). Confirm the transfer to the FAC.
Provided that these three elements are met within the appeal window the appeal is valid. They can be done separately and in any order.
To download the Notice of Appeal Form click on the link below:
Notice of Appeal Form