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IDENTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
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7. IDENTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTSThe SEA Directive states that the evaluation of the impact on the environment must include consideration of issues such as: Biodiversity, Population, Human Health, Fauna, Flora, Soil, Water, Air, Climatic Factors, Material Assets, Cultural Heritage including Architectural and Archaeological Heritage. Effects to be considered should include Secondary, Cumulative, Synergistic, Short, Medium and Long-term, Permanent and Temporary, Positive and Negative Effects. While any plan/programme may have a very large number of environmental effects this is particularly the case for the RDP as it covers the total territory of Ireland and involves a wide range of development elements including social, physical infrastructure and land use. The key issue from a SEA perspective is to identify those effects likely to be significant. To identify the potential significant environmental effects arising from implementation of the proposed RDP an initial assessment for environmental significance in respect of each of the proposed Measures under the three Axes was carried out. Subsequent to that, those Measures with a sufficient degree of commonality were aggregated under working headings and further assessed in detail for their potential environmental significance, mitigation, monitoring etc. To assist in the assessment, implications and understanding of the very wide range of Measures, each with a varying degree of potential environmental significance acting on a diversity of receptors/issues (biodiversity, population etc.) an Assessment Matrix was prepared in respect of each of the aggregated measures. The Assessment Matrix took into account the current information on the Programme, its goals and policies, and the environmental sensitivity of the receiving environment. The positioning of positive and negative environmental effects in the Matrix of ‘Environmental Significance’ assumes the effective implementation of the Mitigation Measures proposed. 8. AXIS 1: IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY SECTORSummary of Axis 1 MeasuresUnder this Axis, Measures are designed to meet the objective of improving the competitiveness of the agriculture sector through:
8.1 Agricultural and Forestry Training Rationale Continued support for agricultural training is required in response to the increased competitive pressures in farming. Decoupling of support payments has created an environment that encourages market-focused efficient businesses. Many farm families, previously considered to be economically viable, are now facing serious challenges due to changes in policy and economic environment. There is a strong correlation between education and training levels and farm business competitiveness. The increasing pace and potential impact of current changes mean that farmers will require a broader range of management skills to allow them to adapt more quickly and compete more successfully. This Measure will support the innovative approaches to design and delivery of training that are required to increase participation. Objectives
Target Young people entering farming, adult farmers, agricultural contractors, and migrant workers. 8.1.1 Assessment of Likely Significant Effects AXIS 1ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS Agricultural and Forestry Training
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