Andrew Mackard Environmental Impact Statement (E. 1. S)

APPENDIX NO. 4

Details Re: Removal of Poultry Litter from the farm

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C.L.R. CO-OP Ltd T/A Poultry Manure Supplies, c/o Mount Louise,

Smithboro, Co. Monaghan. Tel: 047 89492 Mobire: 086 2508610

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCEIW

We collect all the poultry manure from the farm of:

Mr Andrew MacKarel Latgaf lan Stonebridge Clones Co. Monaghan

and deliver it to compost yards at:

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Kabeyun Compost Ltd, Tyholland, Co. Monaghan. Foxfield Mushrooms Ltd, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, Carbury Mushrooms Ltd, Carbury, Co. Kildare.. Walsh Mushrooms Ltd, Gorey ,Co. Wexford

James O'Harte General Manager

Board Members: Peter MeKennu, Mark McElvaney, Michael McDonnell, Eamon Clerkin, An& Boylan, James U 'Harte, Eamorz Keehghan, Secretaly Sean Clerkin.

Reg. No. 5329 -Reg. Address: Tuttencake, Drum, Co. Monaghan.

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Andrew Mackarel Environmental lrnpacf Statement (E. 1. Sl

APPENDIX NO. 5

Copy of Correspondence from Irish Bait & Tackle Ltd

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Andrew Mackarel Environmental lmpact Statement (E./ . S )

APPENDIX NO. 6

Additional Details Re: In for ma tion

Poultry Diet

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DAVID PATTON FEEDS 17, NORTH ROAD, MONAGHAN, CO. MONAGHAN

Tel..: 047 82099 I82142 Fax. No.: 047 83577

Mr Andrew Mackeral, Latgallan, Clones, CO Monaghan.

15.0T.10

Dear Andrew,

Further to your query concerning what steps are being taken in the animal feed industry to minimise farm waste and phosphorous input. I am happy to detail as foliows. These points specifically refer to Broiler Feedstuffs. I refer to Feed Conversion Efficiency which measures how effectivdy feedstuff is utilised by the bird to gain weight- less feedstuff used, less waste materia1 produced.

I Research and farm experience are used continuously to review diets with the aim of Improving Feed Conversion Efficiency.

2 Protein levels are monitored regularly to ensure excess nitrogen is not being excreted by birds.

3 Enzymes are used to improve raw material digestion and reduce phosphorous usage.

4 Phosphorous Ievels are maintained at minimum level to maintain optimum growth .

5 From an environmental viewpoint bird health and liveability are very important. We are working with Geneticists, Nutritionists and Veterinarians continuously to improve flock heaIth and liveability.

If there are further queries please do not hesitate to contact me,

Yours sincerely,

& John B le B.Agr. Sc.

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Andrew Mackarel Environmental Impact Statement (E. 1. SI

APPENDIX NO. 7

Details Re: Landscaping of the Farm

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also to divert any cfrains, springs or surface water away fi-om the works, and to guard against possible wind damage, or any other foreseeable risk.

Power lines: Farm buildings shall not be coiistrLictet1 ~iiider 01- nearer than 1Oni to an overhead power supply. If advice is required, or if power lines need to be diverted, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact, in writing, the local ESB supervisor before construction commences, atid then to follow the ESB conditions.

Danger to children; It is the applicant’s responsibility to prevent children from playing or spending titile in tlie vicinity of any building work.

2. Design and Layout of Screening Belts Factors which influence tlie iayout and the design o f a screening belt are:-

* The direction from which obtrusive buiidings have the greatest impact. This wou1d frequently be the public road, but could also bc a scenic viewing place, a neighbouring house or houses, or even the applicant’s fartnliousc.

TIE fact that buildings are on a height or 011 a ridge ~naking them highly visible ft-om a distance.

Tlie hkely future clevelopment of the farmyard: Trees should not block any obvious or useful sites for possible new buildings.

+ Possible root daiiiage to structures. Trees should be set about 20 metres or more from buildings, yards, concrete tanks, silos, etc.

Buiiditigs on adjoining property. No belts of trees should be planted within 30 metres of neighbouring dwellings or farm builciings.

When trying to soften the impact of obtrusive buildings it is not nccessary to S L I ~ ~ ~ L I I K ~

buildings or yards completely. One or two stands of reasonably tail trees can entirely change the appearance o f a farmyard, and integrate i t into the landscapc, even if some buildings remain visible.

A single row of trees is not an effective screen, and usually looks unnatural. Two to three rows of trees should normally be planted, though informal groups of trees can be just as effective. Very long straight lines of trees should, whcre possible, be avoided by introducing curves or breaks.

3. Design and Layout of Shelter Belts Factors which influence the design and layout of a shcltcr belt are:-

* Tlie direction of prevailing winds, and of winds, which are particularly strong because of “fiinnelliiig” along valleys or around hills.

Thc position of buildings or structures, which particularly need shelter (calf 01.

sheep houses, animal yards, etc.)

Future development of’ the fartn, and distance from existing buildings or neighbouring buildings, as above.

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Shelter belts work best when they allow about 50% of the wind to pass through. The wind should be slowed rather than blocked as for instance, by Lawson Cypresses which siinply cause turbulence. A mixture of species incliiditig spruces, pines, firs, and broad ieaves wiil provide a naturally porous belt, providing good sheIter.

Shelter belts should have about fivc or six rows of trees, though ten or iiiorc rows may be necessary where winds are very strongly fiintielIed. To be effective, shelter belts should extend in both directions well beyond the line of the structure(s) they arc protecting.

Unless protection from strong south winds is essential, the area directly to the south of the buildiiig(s) should not be planted to ensure adequate sun and light.

4. Site Preparation The site should be clcared of any scrub and fiirze and graded to blend with the inmediate surroundings. As young trees establish inorc casity with some iiiitial protection, all existing barricrs such as hedges and stoiic walls should bc retained, where possible.

5. What to Plant The choice of species will be based on the foliowiiig considerations:-

1 . The suitability of different species for physical conditions on the site, i.e. -soil type, drainage, exposure etc.

2. The suitability of different species for the landscape. In general deciduous trees are more appropriate than most evergreens. Very narrow tall evergreens (Lcylancl and Lawsoti Cypresses) should not be used. They ciraw attention to buiIdings aiid look aiien in the Irish Iatidscape. The best indicator of the most suitable species for an area are the trees already grown there successfdly and look well (see appendix attached).

3. For both screening and shelter a mixture of species is recomincnded. GeiieralIy one species should predominate at about, 60-70Y0 of phtiting, with one or two other species, grouped irregularly, providing the remainder. A mixture of too many species should be avoided, as should the m e of different species placed in a regular alternating pattern in a long row.

6. When to PIant Planting is carried out when the trees are dormant from October to April. Autumn planting is preferred for tlcciduous trees, while Spring plantiiig MarchlApril is best for evcrgreens.

7. Handling and Planting Ensure that ali preparatory work is completed bcfore the trces are delivered. Tree roots must never be allowcd dry out. Weathcr pcrmittiiig; plantiiig should com~~’~ei icc iniiniecliately the trees arrive.

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8. Pit Planting This method is used on dry mineral soils. The young tree is inserted in a 11oIc 150111111

x 150mm x 15Oinm to the depth it was in the nursery soil. The roots should be teased prior to carehi back-filling.

9. Ploughing and Mounting Here ptatiting is done by making a slit on the inverted sod/ribbon atici inserting the tree so that the roots are between the two grass layers.

I O . Spacing Trees are spaced at two metres apart each way. This works out at 2,500 trees per hectare.

4 I. Fertilizer Areas enclosed as fields and previously used for intensive farming norinally require no fLirther fertilizer. Other poorer areas may require a dressing o f 400 kg/ha of rock phosphate. Some midland sites inay require 200kglha of potash. A top dressing of nitrogen is beneficial to sitka spruce as growth rate is sfow.

12. Fencing All stock must be completely excluded from the new plantings. Fences must coiifoini to specification S148. They shoiild be kept close to tlie edge of tlie plantation to reduce their obtrusive iiiipact on the landscape. In order to protect the young trees the fence should coiisist of a iiiiniinuni of three strands of barbed wire pltrs one metre high sheep wire.

13. Maintenance of Screening Belt It is essential to coiitrol growth of grass and weeds around the young trees during the first four years. Unchecked vegetation growth will result in poor tree establishment. Gi-ass and weeds can be coiitrolled by treading or by the use of suitable lmbicides. Failures should be replaced each year.

Note: Herbicides shall not be used in close proximity to watercourses, field iiiargins or wildlife habitats.

14. Minimum and Maximum Planting Areas This specification refers only to the screening 01. shcltcr of fat-i-ti buildings and farmyards.

The miniinurn area of planting foi- which this specification shall be used is 0.2ha. The maximum area that will be grant-aided is 2ha.

Shelter belts to protect herds or crops, or other forestry plantings on the farm, C O M ~

under tlie responsibility of the Forest Service of this Department.

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Andrew Mackarel Environmental Impact Statement (E. 1. SI

APPENDIX NO. 8

Details Re: Soiled Water Tanks

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July 2009

AN ROINN TALMHAiOCHTA, IASCAIGR AGUS BIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD

ACCEPTED PRE-CAST TANKS FOR GRANT-AID

This list details all the companies that are accepted as producing pre-cast tanks that are eligible for grant-aid. Pre-cast tanks supplied by manufacturers not on this list cannot be grant aided.

If a pre-cast tank manufacturing company which is not on this list wishes to be included, they should contact: Farm Buildings Section, Department of Agriculture and Food, Pavilion A, Grattan Business Centre, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Manufacturer

Carlow Precast Tanks Ltd, Kilnock, Ballon, Co. Carlow Tel: 059 9159322

Cross Concrete Flooring Ltd., 122 Main Street, Dungiven, Co. Derry. Tel: 048 77743777

P & S Civil Works, Drumuck, Stradone, Co. Cavan

Hydro Pure Ltd., Balreask, Trim road,. Navan, Co. Meath Ireland Waste Water, Cloverhill, Ballymartle, Riverstick, Co. Cork Tel:021 4771000

Tank

650 gallons 1,000 gallons 1,200 gallons 1,500 gallons 2,500 gallons

8,000 gallons

9,000 Litres

Full range of pre-cast underground tanks.

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Full range of pre-cast underground tanks.

Pre-cast underground tanks: 1,230 gallons (5,610 litres) 1,580 gallons (7,170 litres) 3,160 gallons (14,345 litres)

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Manufacturer Tank

W&M Kiely Ltd, Clourtbrack, Blarney, Co. Cork Tel: 021 4385872

Killarney Plastics Ltd., Ballyspillane Industrial Estate, Killarney , Co. Kerry Tel: 064 32421 O’Reilly Oakstown, Oakstown, Trim, Co. Meath. Tel: 046 9431389

Shay Murtagh Ltd., Raharney, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 044 937 4108

Silotank Springbank Industrial Estate, Pembroke Loop Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim.

litrr LOO litrr

3,950 litres 7,500 litres (1650 gallons) 1,400 litres

Full range of over-ground tanks only.

4000 litres

3.500 gallom: 5,000 gallons

8,000 gallons

1, Pre-cast underground tank

2. Vertical cylindrical range

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Andrew Mackarel Environmental impact Statement (E. 1. S)

APPENDIX NO, 9

Applicant’s landholding adjoining the site for the receipt of soiled water

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REPS Purposes Only 1 1 1 1 n , r A a T b a r . - \ - m

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NAME: Andrew Madcarel ADDRESS: Latgallan

Stonebridge Clones Co. MONAGHAN

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