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Important bird areas

Screen

These are the questions we answer during the Screen stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Important bird areas consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • What is the 'Important bird areas' consideration?

    N/A

  • Is there legislation that defines 'Important bird areas'?

    No

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Important bird areas'?

    N/A

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

    • RSPB

  • Is the Important bird areas a trigger?

    No

  • Is the Important bird areas something to consult during plan making?

    No

  • Is there any Important bird areas data already available?

    Yes

  • Do we think the data should come from a single source?

    Yes - RSPB

  • Will a data standard be required?

    No