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Article 4
F1Sch. A1 inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 4(3), 40(1); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
NOTE: The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.] | |
Common name | Scientific name |
---|---|
Eagle, Golden | Aquila chrysaetos |
Eagle, White-tailed | Haliaetus albicilla |
Osprey | Pandion haliaetus |
Owl, Barn | Tyto alba |
Peregrine | Falco peregrinus |
Kite, Red | Milvus milvus |
Articles 4, 5(6), 7(3) and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
---|---|
Bittern | Botaurus stellaris |
Bunting, Corn | Emberiza calandra |
Buzzard | Buteo buteo |
Chough | Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax |
Corncrake | Crex crex |
Crossbill | Loxia curvirostra |
[F2Cuckoo] | [F2Cuculus canorus] |
[F2Curlew] | [F2Numenius arquata] |
Diver, Red-throated | Gavia stellata |
Dotterel | Charadrius morinellus |
[F2Dove, Stock] | [F2Columba oenas] |
Dove, Turtle | Streptopelia turtur |
Dunlin | Calidris alpina |
Eagle, Golden | Aquila chrysaëUtos |
Eagle, White-tailed | Haliaeetus albicilla |
[F2Egret, Little] | [F2Egretta garzetta] |
F3. . . | F3. . . |
F4. . . | F4. . . |
Flycatcher, Pied | Ficedula hypoleuca |
[F2Flycatcher, Spotted] | [F2Musciapa striata] |
Garganey | Anas querquedula |
Godwit, Black-tailed | Limosa limosa |
Goosander | Mergus merganser |
Goshawk | Accipiter gentilis |
Grebe, Black-necked | Podiceps nigricollis |
Greenshank | Tringa nebularia |
[F2Gull, Mediterranean] | [F2Larus melanocephalus] |
[F2Gyrfalcon] | [F2Falco rusticolus] |
Harrier, Hen | Circus cyaneus |
Harrier, Marsh | Circus aeruginosus |
Hawk, Sparrow | Accipiter nisus |
Heron | Ardea cinerea |
[F2Hobby] | [F2Falco subbuteo] |
Kestrel | Falco tinnunculus |
Kingfisher | Alcedo atthis |
[F2Kite, Red] | [F2Milvus milvus] |
[F2Lapwing] | [F2Vanellus vanellus] |
[F2Martin, Sand] | [F2Riparia riparia] |
Merlin | Falco columbarius |
Nightjar | Caprimulgus europaeus |
Osprey | Pandion haliaetus |
Ousel, Ring | Turdus torquatus |
Owl, Barn | Tyto alba |
Owl, Long‐eared | Asio otus |
Owl, Short‐eared | Asio flammeus |
[F2Owl, Snowy] | [F2Bubo scandiacus] |
Peregrine | Falco peregrinus |
Petrel, Storm | Hydrobates pelagicus |
F5. . . | F5. . . |
Pipit, Tree | Anthus trivialis |
[F2Puffin] | [F2Fratercula arctica] |
Quail | Coturnix coturnix |
[F2Redshank] | [F2Tringa totanus] |
Redstart | Phoenicurus phoenicurus |
Ruff | Philomachus pugnax |
Scoter, Common | Melanitta nigra |
[F2Shearwater, Manx] | [F2Puffinus puffinus] |
[F2Sparrow, Tree] | [F2Passer montanus] |
Swan, Bewick's | Cygnus columbianus |
Swan, Whooper | Cygnus cygnus |
Tern, Arctic | Sterna paradisaea |
Tern, Common | Sterna hirundo |
Tern, Little | Sterna albifrons |
Tern, Roseate | Sterna dougallii |
Tern, Sandwich | Sterna sandvicensis |
F6. . . | F6. . . |
Twite | Carduelis flavirostris |
Wagtail, Yellow (all races) | Motacilla flava |
Warbler, Garden | Sylvia borin |
Warbler, Reed | Acrocephalus scirpaceus |
Warbler, Wood | Phylloscopus sibilatrix |
Whimbrel | Numenius phaeopus |
[F2Whinchat] | [F2Saxicola rubetra] |
[F2Whitethroat, Lesser] | [F2Sylvia curruca] |
[F2Yellowhammer] | [F2Emberiza citrinella] |
F2Sch. 1 Pt. I: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F3Sch. 1 Pt. I: entry relating to "Fieldfare" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F4Sch. 1 Pt. I: entry relating to "Firecrest" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F5Sch. 1 Pt. I: entry relating to "Phalarope, Red-necked" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F6Sch. 1 Pt. I: entry relating to "Tit, Bearded" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
Gadwall | Anas strepera |
Goldeneye | Bucephala clangula |
Pintail | Anas acuta |
Plover, Golden | Pluvialis apricaria |
Pochard | Aythya ferina |
Scaup | Aythya marila |
Shoveler | Anas clypeata |
Wigeon | Anas penelope |
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 4, 5, 6(4), 16(2) and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
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F7. . . | F7. . . |
[F8Duck, Ruddy] | [F8Oxyura jamaicensis] |
Duck, Tufted | Aythya fuligula |
Gadwall | Anas strepera |
Goldeneye | Bucephala clangula |
[F9Goose, Canada] | [F9Branta Canadensis] |
Goose, Grey‐lag | Anser anser |
Goose, Pink-footed | Anser brachyrhynchus |
Mallard | Anas platyrhynchos |
Pintail | Anas acuta |
Plover, Golden | Pluvialis apricaria |
Pochard | Aythya ferina |
Scaup | Aythya marila |
Shoveler | Anas clypeata |
Teal | Anas crecca |
Wigeon | Anas penelope |
F7Sch. 2 Pt. I: entry relating to "Curlew" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F8Sch. 2 Pt. I: entry inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F9SR 1987/403
Part II rep. by 1995 NI 6
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 7(2) and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
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Wood pigeon | Columba palumbus |
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 8 and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
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[F10Blackbird] | [F10Turdus merula] |
Brambling | Fringilla montifringilla |
Bullfinch | Pyrrhula pyrrhula |
Bunting, Reed | Emberiza schoeniclus |
Chaffinch | Fringilla coelebs |
[F10Crossbill (all species)] | [F10Loxia (all species)] |
[F10Dunnock] | [F10Prunella modularis] |
Goldfinch | Carduelis carduelis |
Greenfinch | Carduelis chloris |
[F10Hawfinch] | [F10Coccothraustes coccothraustes] |
Jackdaw | Corvus monedula |
Jay | Garrulus glandarius |
Linnet | Carduelis cannabina |
Magpie | Pica pica |
Redpoll | Carduelis flammea |
[F10Redstart] | [F10Phoenicurus phoenicurus] |
Siskin | Carduelis spinus |
Starling | Sturnus vulgaris |
[F10Stonechat] | [F10Saxicola torquata] |
[F10Thrush, Mistle] | [F10Turdus viscivorus] |
[F10Thrush, Song] | [F10Turdus philomelos] |
[F10Tit, Blue] | [F10Cyanistes caeruleus] |
[F10Tit, Coal] | [F10Periparus ater] |
[F10Tit, Great] | [F10Parus major] |
[F10Tit, Long tailed] | [F10Aegithalos caudatus] |
[F10Tit, Marsh] | [F10Poecile palustris] |
Twite | Carduelis flavirostris |
[F10Wagtail, Pied] | [F10Motacilla alba yarrelli] |
[F10Wagtail, Yellow] | [F10Motacilla flava] |
[F10Waxwing] | [F10Bombycilla garrulus] |
Yellowhammer | Emberiza citrinella |
F10Sch. 4: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 10, 11 and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
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Badger | Meles meles |
F11. . . | F11. . . |
Butterfly, Brimstone | Gonepteryx rhamni |
Butterfly, Dingy Skipper | Erynnis tages |
Butterfly, Holly Blue | Celastrina argiolus |
Butterfly, Large Heath | Coenonympha tullia |
Butterfly, Marsh Fritillary | Euphydryas aurinia |
Butterfly, Purple Hairstreak | Quercusia quercus |
[F12Butterfly, Real's Wood White] | [F12 Leptidea reali] |
Butterfly, Small Blue | Cupido minimus |
F13. . . | F13. . . |
[F12 Crayfish, White-Clawed] | [F12 Austropotamobius pallipes] |
[F12 Damselfly, Irish] | [F12 Coenagrion lunulatum] |
Lizard, Common or Viviparous | Lacerta vivipara |
[F12 Lobster, Spiny] | [F12 Palinurus elaphus] |
Marten, Pine | Martes martes |
[F12 Mussel, Fan] | [F12 Atrina fragilis] |
[F14Mussel, Freshwater] | [F15Margaritifera margaritifera] |
Newt, Common | Triturus vulgaris |
F16. . . | F16. . . |
[F12Seahorse, Short Snouted] | [F12 Hippocampus hippocampus] |
[F12 Seahorse, Spiny] | [F12 Hippocampus guttulatus] |
Seal, Common | Phoca vitulina |
Seal, Grey | Halichoerus grypus |
[F12Shark, Angel (in respect of Article 10(1) only and with respect to coastal waters only)] | [F12 Squatina squatina] |
[F12 Shark, Basking] | [F12 Cetorhinus maximus] |
[F12 Skate, Common (in respect of Article 10(1) only and with respect to coastal waters only)] | [F12Dipturus batis] |
Squirrel, Red | Sciurus vulgaris |
F11Sch. 5: entry relating to "Bats (all species)" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 38(a)
F12Sch. 5: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F13Sch. 5: entry relating to "Cetaceans (all species)" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 38(a)
F14Words in Sch. 5 inserted (21.8.2007) by Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 38(b)
F15Words in Sch. 5 inserted (21.8.2007) by Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 38(c)
F16Sch. 5: entry relating to "Otter, Common" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 38(a)
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.[F17 Note 2. In this Schedule “coastal waters” means the part of the territorial waters adjacent to Northern Ireland which is not more than 6 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of those waters is measured; and “nautical mile” means an international nautical mile of 1,872 metres.]
F17Sch. 5: Note 2 inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
Articles 12 and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
---|---|
Badger | Meles meles |
Bats (all species) | Chiroptera (all species) |
[F18Crayfish, White-Clawed] | [F18Austropotamobius pallipes] |
Deer, Fallow | Dama dama |
Deer, Red | Cervus elaphus |
Deer, Sika | Cervus nippon |
Hare, Brown | Lepus europaeus |
Hare, Irish | Lepus timidus |
Hedgehog | Erinaceus europaeus |
Lizard, Common or Viviparous | Lacerta vivipara |
[F18 Lobster, Spiny] | [F18Palinurus elaphus] |
Marten, Pine | Martes martes |
[F18Mussel, Fan] | [F18Atrina fragilis] |
Newt, Common | Triturus vulgaris |
Otter, Common | Lutra lutra |
[F18 Seahorse, Short Snouted] | [F18Hippocampus hippocampus] |
[F18 Seahorse, Spiny] | [F18Hippocampus guttulatus] |
Seal, Common | Phoca vitulina |
Seal, Grey | Halichoerus grypus |
[F18Shark, Basking ] | [F18Cetorhinus maximus ] |
[F18Shrew, Pygmy] | [F18 Sorexminutus] |
Squirrel, Red | Sciurus vulgaris |
F18Sch. 6: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 6(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 13 and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
---|---|
Badger | Meles meles |
F19. . . | F19. . . |
Butterfly, Brimstone | Gonepteryx rhamni |
Butterfly, Dingy Skipper | Erynnis tages |
Butterfly, Holly Blue | Celastrina argiolus |
Butterfly, Large Heath | Coenonympha tullia |
Butterfly, Marsh Fritillary | Euphydryas aurinia |
Butterfly, Purple Hairstreak | Quercusia quercus |
[F20Butterfly, Real's Wood White] | [F20Leptidea reali] |
Butterfly, Small Blue | Cupido minimus |
[F20Crayfish, White-Clawed ] | [F20Austropotamobius pallipes] |
[F20Damselfly, Irish ] | [F20Coenagrion lunulatum ] |
F21. . . | F21. . . |
Frog, Common | Rana temporaria |
Hedgehog | Erinaceus europaeus |
Lizard, Common or Viviparous | Lacerta vivipara |
[F20 Lobster, Spiny] | [F20Palinurus elaphus] |
Marten, Pine | Martes martes |
[F20Mussel, Fan] | [F20Atrina fragilis ] |
Mussel, Freshwater | Margaretifera margaretifera |
Newt, Common | Triturus vulgaris |
F22. . . | F22. . . |
[F20Seahorse, Short Snouted] | [F20Hippocampus hippocampus ] |
[F20Seahorse, Spiny] | [F20Hippocampus guttulatus] |
Seal, Common | Phoca vitulina |
Seal, Grey | Halichoerus grypus |
Sea-urchin, Common | Echinus esculentus |
[F20 Shark, Basking] | [F20 Cetorhinus maximus] |
Squirrel, Red | Sciurus vulgaris |
F19Sch. 7: entry relating to "Bats (all species)" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 39
F20Sch. 7: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 7(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F21Sch. 7: entry relating to "Fox" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 7(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F22Sch. 7: entry relating to "Otter, Common" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 39
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 14 and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
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Avens, Mountain | Dryas octopetala |
F23. . . | F23. . . |
[F24Beak-sedge, Brown] | [F24Rhynchospora fusca] |
F25. . . | F25. . . |
[F24Birds-foot] | [F24Ornithopus perpusillus] |
[F24Bristle-moss, Spruce's] | [F24Orthotrichum sprucei] |
Broomrape, Ivy | Orobanche hederae |
Buckthorn, Alder | Frangula alnus |
Bugle, Pyramidal | Ajuga pyramidalis |
[F24Burnet, Great] | [F24Sanguisorba officinalis] |
Campion, Moss | Silene acaulis |
Cat's‐ear, Smooth | Hypochoeris glabra |
Centaury, Seaside | Centaurium littorale |
Cloudberry | Rubus chamaemorus |
[F24Clubmoss, Alpine] | [F24Diphasiastrum alpinum] |
[F24Clubmoss, Marsh] | [F24Lycopodiella inundata] |
F26. . . | F26. . . |
[F24Clubmoss, Stag's Horn] | [F24Lycopodium clavatum] |
Cowslip | Primula veris |
Cow‐wheat, Wood | Melampyrum sylvaticum |
[F24Cranesbill, Meadow] | [F24Geranium pratense] |
Cranesbill, Wood | Geranium sylvaticum |
Cress, Shepherd's | Teesdalia nudicaulis |
Crowfoot, Water | Ranunculus fluitans |
[F24Dodder] | [F24Cuscuta epithymum] |
[F24Feather-moss, Elegant] | [F24Eurhynchiastrum pulchellum] |
Fern, Holly | Polystichum lonchitis |
F27. . . | F27. . . |
Fern, Oak | Gymnocarpium dryopteris |
[F24Fern, Parsley] | [F24Cryptogramma crispa] |
[F24Figwort, Green] | [F24Scrophularia umbrosa] |
Fleabane, Blue | Erigeron acer |
[F24Gentian, Autumn] | [F24Gentianella amarella] |
Globe‐flower | Trollius europaeus |
Grass, Blue‐eyed | Sisyrinchium bermudiana |
Grass, Holy | Hierochloe odorata |
Heath, Cornish | Erica vagans |
Helleborine, Green‐flowered | Epipactis phyllanthes |
Helleborine, Marsh | Epipactis palustris |
[F24Henbane] | [F24Hyoscyamus niger] |
[F24Hornwort, Soft] | [F24Ceratophyllum submersum] |
[F24Jelly-lichen, River] | [F24Collema dichotomum] |
[F24Juniper] | [F24Juniperus communis] |
[F24Lichen] | [F24Enterographa elaborata] |
[F24Lichen] | [F24Lobaria virens] |
[F24Meadow-rue, Alpine] | [F24Thalictrum alpinum] |
Moschatel, or Town Hall Clock | Adoxa moschatellina |
Mudwort | Limosella aquatica |
[F24Notchwort, Ragged] | [F24Leiocolea heterocolpos] |
Orchid, Bee | Ophrys apifera |
F28. . . | F28. . . |
Orchid, Bog | Hammarbya paludosa |
[F24Orchid, Dense-flowered] | [F24Neotinea maculata] |
Orchid, Green‐winged | Orchis morio |
Orchid, Irish Lady's Tresses | Spiranthes romanzoffiana |
[F24Orchid, Lapland Marsh] | [F24Dactylorhiza lapponica] |
F29. . . | F29. . . |
[F24Orchid, Narrow-leaved Marsh] | [F24Dactylorhiza traunsteineri] |
Orchid, Small white | Pseudorchis albida |
Oyster‐plant | Mertensia maritima |
F30. . . | F30. . . |
Pennyroyal | Mentha pulegium |
[F24Petalwort] | [F24Petalophyllum ralfsii] |
F31. . . | F31. . . |
Rosemary, Bog | Andromeda polifolia |
Saw‐wort, Mountain | Saussurea alpina |
Saxifrage, Purple | Saxifraga oppositifolia |
F32. . . | F32. . . |
Saxifrage, Yellow Mountain | Saxifraga aizoides |
[F24Sea-kale] | [F24Crambe maritima] |
Sea‐lavender, Rock | Limonium binervosum |
Sedge, Broad‐leaved Mud | Carex magellanica |
Sedge, Few‐flowered | Carex pauciflora |
[F24Sedge, Stiff] | [F24Carex bigelowii] |
Small‐reed, Northern | Calamagrostis stricta |
[F24Small-reed, Wood] | [F24Calamagrostis epigejos] |
Spike‐rush | Eleocharis parvula |
[F24St John's Wort, Hairy] | [F24Hypericum hirsutum] |
F33. . . | F33. . . |
[F24Thistle, Melancholy] | [F24Cirsium heterophyllum] |
[F24Thread-moss, Slender] | [F24Orthodontium gracile] |
[F24Vetch, Wood Bitter] | [F24Vicia orobus] |
Violet, Fen | Viola persicifolia |
Violet, Water | Hottonia palustris |
F34. . . | F34. . . |
Wintergreen, Serrated | Ramischia secunda |
[F24Wormwood, Sea] | [F24Seriphidium maritimum] |
Yellow Bird's‐nest | Monotropa hypopitys |
F23Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Barley, Wood" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F24Sch. 8 Pt. I: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F25Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Betony" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F26Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Clubmoss, Marsh" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F27Sch. 8: entry relating to "Fern, Killarney" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 40
F28Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Orchid, Bird's Nest" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F29Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Orchid, Narrow-leaved Marsh" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F30Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Pea, Marsh" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F31Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Pillwort" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F32Sch. 8: entry relating to "Saxifrage, Yellow Marsh" deleted (21.8.2007) by virtue of Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/345), reg. 40
F33Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Thistle, Melancholy" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F34Sch. 8 Pt. I: entry relating to "Waterwort, Eight-stamened" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F35Sch. 8 Pt. II: entry inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(4); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.
Articles 15 and 28.
Common name | Scientific name |
---|---|
[F36Amphipod, Freshwater] | [F36Crangonyx pseudogracilis] |
[F36 Crayfish, Signal] | [F36Pacifastacus leniusculus] |
[F36Crayfish, Narrow-clawed] | [F36 Astacus leptodactylus] |
[F36Crayfish, Noble ] | [F36 Astacus astacus] |
[F36Crayfish, Spiny-cheek] | [F36 Orconectes limosus] |
[F36Crayfish, Marbled] | [F36 Procambarus sp.] |
[F36 Deer, Chinese water] | [F36 Hydropotes inermis] |
[F36 Deer, Muntjac] | [F36Muntiacus reevesi] |
[F36 Deer, Roe] | [F36Capreolus capreolus ] |
F37. . . | F37. . . |
[F36Duck, Mandarin] | [F36Aix galericulata] |
Duck, Ruddy | Oxyura jamaicensis |
Goose, Barnacle | Branta leucopsis |
Goose, Canada | Branta canadensis |
F38. . . | F38. . . |
[F36Hare, Brown] | [F36Lepus europaeus] |
[F36Hedgehog (with respect to islands in territorial waters only)] | [F36Erinaceus europaeus ] |
[F36Fox (with respect to islands in territorial waters only)] | [F36 Vulpes vulpes] |
[F36Limpet, Slipper] | [F36Crepidula fornicata] |
Mink, American | Mustela vison |
[F36Mussel, Zebra ] | [F36Dreissena polymorpha] |
F39. . . | F39. . . |
[F36Rat, Common Brown (with respect to islands in territorial waters only)] | [F36 Rattus norvegicus] |
Rat, Black | Rattus rattus |
[F36Sea squirt ] | [F36Didemnum vexillum ] |
[F36Sea squirt, Club ] | [F36Styela clava] |
[F36Shrimp, Freshwater] | [F36Gammarus pulex ] |
[F36Shrimp, Freshwater] | [F36Gammarus tigrinus] |
[F36Shrimp, Japanese skeleton] | [F36Caprella mutica] |
Squirrel, Grey | Sciurus carolinensis |
[F36 Stoat, Irish (with respect to islands in territorial waters only)] | [F36Mustela erminea hibernicus] |
F36Sch. 9 Pt. I: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(2); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F37Sch. 9 Pt. I: entry relating to "Duck, Carolina Wood" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F38Sch. 9 Pt. I: entry relating to "Goshawk" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F39Sch. 9 Pt. I: entry relating to "Pheasant, Golden" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(3); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
[F40 Balsam, Himalayan] | [F40Impatiens glandulifera.] |
[F40Bluebell, Spanish] | [F40Hyacinthoides hispanica ] |
[F40Cabbage, Skunk] | [F40Lysichiton americanum ] |
[F40Eelgrass, Dwarf] | [F40Zostera japonica] |
[F40 Fanwort] | [F40Cabomba caroliniana] |
[F40 Fig, Hottentot] | [F40 Carpobrotus edulis] |
Hogweed, Giant | Heracleum mantegazzianum |
[F40Honeysuckle, Japanese] | [F40Lonicera japonica] |
Kelp, Giant | Macrocystis pyrifera |
[F40Kelp, Japanese] | [F40Undaria pinnatifida] |
F41. . . | F41. . . |
[F40 Knotweed, Giant] | [F40Fallopia sachalinensis] |
[F40Knotweed, Himalayan] | [F40Polygonum wallichii] |
[F40Knotweed, Japanese] | [F40Fallopia japonica] |
F42. . . | F42. . . |
[F40Leek, Few-flowered ] | [F40 Allium paradoxum] |
[F40 Mile-A-Minute Weed] | [F40Polygonum perfoliatum ] |
[F40Parrot's Feather ] | [F40Myriophyllum aquaticum] |
[F40Pennywort, Floating] | [F40Hydrocotyle ranunculoides ] |
Pirri‐pirri Bur | Acaena (all species) |
[F40Reed, Giant] | [F40Arundo donax ] |
[F40Rhubarb, Giant ] | [F40Gunnera tinctoria] |
[F40 Salmonberry] | [F40Rubus spectabilis] |
[F40Salvinia, Giant] | [F40Salvinia molesta ] |
[F40Sea-buckthorn] | [F40Hippophae rhamnoides] |
Seaweed, Japanese | Sargassum muticum |
Spartina or Cord‐grass | Spartina (all species) |
[F40Stonecrop, Australian swamp] | [F40 Crassula helmsii] |
[F40Water Chestnut] | [F40Trapa natans] |
[F40 Water Fern] | [F40Azolla filiculoides] |
[F40Water Lettuce] | [F40Pistia stratiotes] |
[F40Water Primrose] | [F40Ludwigia] |
[F40Water Soldier] | [F40Stratiotes aloides] |
[F40Waterlily, Fringed] | [F40Nymphoides peltata] |
[F40Waterweeds (all species)] | [F40Elodea (all species)] |
[F40Waterweed, Curly] | [F40Lagarosiphon major] |
[F40Waterweed, Large flowered] | [F40Egeria densa] |
F40Sch. 9 Pt. II: entries at the appropriate places in alphabetical order inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(4); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F41Sch. 9 Pt. II: entry relating to "Knotweed" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(5); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
F42Sch. 9 Pt. II: entry relating to "Knotweed, Japanese" omitted (17.8.2011) by virtue of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(5); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
NOTE. The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column shall be taken into account.[F43 Note 2. In this Schedule “territorial waters” means the territorial waters adjacent to Northern Ireland.]
F43Sch. 9: Note 2 inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 27, 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(6); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
Articles 19(1) and (5), 23(3) and 28.
Buck: | 1st May to 31st July inclusive. |
Doe: | [F441st April] to 31st October inclusive. |
F44Words in Sch. 10 substituted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 28, 40(1); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
Stags: | 1st May to 31st July inclusive. |
Hinds: | [F451st April] to 31st October inclusive. |
F45Words in Sch. 10 substituted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 28, 40(1); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
Stags: | 1st May to 31st July inclusive. |
Hinds: | [F461st April] to 31st October inclusive. |
F46Words in Sch. 10 substituted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 28, 40(1); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.
[In this Schedule any reference to a species of deer includes a hybrid of that species.]
Articles 19(3) and 28.
1. Any smooth bore gun.N.I.
2. Any rifle having a calibre of less than .236 inches (6 millimetres).N.I.
3. Any pistol, revolver or other type of handgun other than a slaughtering instrument (within the meaning of Article 2(2) of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order[F47 2004]).N.I.
4. Any air gun, air rifle or air pistol.N.I.
5. Any weapon which discharges a missile by means of a gas propellant.N.I.
6. Any cartridge for use in a smooth bore gun.N.I.
7. Any cartridge or load for use in a rifle other than a cartridge or load so designed that, when fired in a rifle, the bullet discharged has a muzzle energy of not less than 1,700 foot pounds (2,305 joules).N.I.
8. Any bullet for use in a rifle other than—N.I.
(a)a bullet weighing not less than 100 grains (6.48 grammes);
(b)an expanding bullet designed to deform in a predictable manner and thereby increase its effective diameter upon entering tissue.
Schedule 12—Amendments
Schedule 13—Repeals
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