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.