Illegal Tree Felling Prosecution

The conservation of wildlife is an area in which the Police Service of Northern Ireland play an investigative and enforcement role, identifying clear links to wildlife crime and any unlawful activity associated with endangering wild animals.

Following a referral from Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) of illegal tree felling on 5th May 2020, on farmland in the Curragh Road area of Aghadowey, Coleraine, three men have been convicted on the count of Disturbing Protected Animal Whilst It Occupied Structure or Shelter.