PART IVNATIONAL PARKS AND AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

Designation of National Park12

1

Where, in relation to an extensive area of countryside, the Department considers it desirable that measures be taken for the purposes of—

a

conserving or enhancing the natural beauty or amenities of that area;

b

conserving wildlife, historic objects or natural phenomena therein;

c

promoting the enjoyment by the public of the area; and

d

providing or maintaining public access to the area;

the Department may by order designate the area as a National Park.

2

Part I of Schedule 3 shall apply to orders made under paragraph (1).

3

The Ulster Countryside Committee shall advise the Department on the establishment and management of National Parks.

4

Before making any such designation the Department shall consult each district council the whole or part of whose district is within the area to be designated.