Site Search Main menu Home Topics Publications Consultations Contact Land and Landscapes Information on land quality and soil as well as details on the geology of Northern Ireland's distinctive and precious landscapes. Subtopics Development management Advice and Information for planning approval on land which is of nature conservation value Development Management Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Read more Digital datasets Digital Datasets Digital datasets terms and conditions Download Digital Datasets Read more Land quality Contaminated land Impact on land Planning and land contamination Read more Landscapes Education - How to book your visit Forestry Planning Storymaps Landscape Character Areas Read more Protected areas Special Areas of Conservation Special Protection Areas Areas of Special Scientific Interest Read more Soil Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Strategy EU Soils Thematic Strategy Soil policy development and emerging work areas Strategic Environmental Assessment Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is a system of including environmental considerations into certain plans and programmes at an early stage of the programme or plan development. Read more Related to Land and Landscapes Most recent publications NIEA, Natural Environment Division - Guidance on Bat Surveys, Assessment and Mitigation for Onshore Wind Turbine Developments in Northern Ireland 06 September 2021 Call for Evidence – Plan to Eliminate Plastic Pollution in Northern Ireland 28 June 2021 See related publications Most recent news items Poots calls for responses to Peatlands Strategy at Peatlands Park visit 22 July 2021 DAERA Minister urges halt to prescribed fires to aid stretched emergency services 02 April 2020 Access to information How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs including Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of our Publication Scheme. Most recent consultations EIA Consultation for Knockbracken, Belfast, County Down. ERA21/22-06 05 November 2021 EIA Consultation for Dunhugh Golf Course, Prehen, County Londonderry. ERA21/22-07 05 November 2021 See related consultations nidirect nibusinessinfo.co.uk GOV.UK © Crown Copyright Terms and Conditions Privacy Cookies Accessibility statement