D7

7.1

7.2

D7

D7C1

D7C2

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

Human activities do not result in permanent, large-scale negative effects on the ecosystem due to changes in the hydrographical conditions

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

-7777

-7777

-7777

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

Impact

Impact

Impact

2012-06

2012-06

2012-06

GES

GES

GES

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Dredging sludge may be deposited pursuant to a notification in the Besluit Bodemkwaliteit [Bbk, Soil Quality Decree] within the framework of the Environmental Management Act and the Waste Framework Directive.
•Under the Environmental Management Act and the Environmental Impact Assessment Decree, the effects of sand extraction and suppletion are determined for each project and mitigating measures indicated, taking into account the criteria on environmental impact assessment given in the EU Directives. The Nature Conservation Act and the Flora and Fauna Act also apply. The appropriate assessment of the Nature Conservation Act will be necessary if significant effects on protected areas and protected species are to be expected. To spare the ecologically important coastal zone and prevent harm to coastal defences, sand extraction is only allowed in areas outside the continuous NAP -20m isobath.
•The Sand Motor project involves sand being deposited in a highly localised manner that subsequently spreads along the coast due to natural erosion. Compared to classical sand suppletion methods, this method limits the area where benthos and foraging birds are disturbed. The Sand Motor itself creates a varied habitat with new opportunities for nature.
•Pursuant to the BHD, the loss of habitat and foraging area for birds in a part of the coastal zone due to the construction of the Maasvlakte 2 port area is compensated for by creating the Natura 2000 area of the Voordelta, which is ten times larger.

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Dredging sludge may be deposited pursuant to a notification in the Besluit Bodemkwaliteit [Bbk, Soil Quality Decree] within the framework of the Environmental Management Act and the Waste Framework Directive.
•Under the Environmental Management Act and the Environmental Impact Assessment Decree, the effects of sand extraction and suppletion are determined for each project and mitigating measures indicated, taking into account the criteria on environmental impact assessment given in the EU Directives. The Nature Conservation Act and the Flora and Fauna Act also apply. The appropriate assessment of the Nature Conservation Act will be necessary if significant effects on protected areas and protected species are to be expected. To spare the ecologically important coastal zone and prevent harm to coastal defences, sand extraction is only allowed in areas outside the continuous NAP -20m isobath.
•The Sand Motor project involves sand being deposited in a highly localised manner that subsequently spreads along the coast due to natural erosion. Compared to classical sand suppletion methods, this method limits the area where benthos and foraging birds are disturbed. The Sand Motor itself creates a varied habitat with new opportunities for nature.
•Pursuant to the BHD, the loss of habitat and foraging area for birds in a part of the coastal zone due to the construction of the Maasvlakte 2 port area is compensated for by creating the Natura 2000 area of the Voordelta, which is ten times larger.

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Dredging sludge may be deposited pursuant to a notification in the Besluit Bodemkwaliteit [Bbk, Soil Quality Decree] within the framework of the Environmental Management Act and the Waste Framework Directive.
•Under the Environmental Management Act and the Environmental Impact Assessment Decree, the effects of sand extraction and suppletion are determined for each project and mitigating measures indicated, taking into account the criteria on environmental impact assessment given in the EU Directives. The Nature Conservation Act and the Flora and Fauna Act also apply. The appropriate assessment of the Nature Conservation Act will be necessary if significant effects on protected areas and protected species are to be expected. To spare the ecologically important coastal zone and prevent harm to coastal defences, sand extraction is only allowed in areas outside the continuous NAP -20m isobath.
•The Sand Motor project involves sand being deposited in a highly localised manner that subsequently spreads along the coast due to natural erosion. Compared to classical sand suppletion methods, this method limits the area where benthos and foraging birds are disturbed. The Sand Motor itself creates a varied habitat with new opportunities for nature.
•Pursuant to the BHD, the loss of habitat and foraging area for birds in a part of the coastal zone due to the construction of the Maasvlakte 2 port area is compensated for by creating the Natura 2000 area of the Voordelta, which is ten times larger.

• SeabedHabitatsAll
• WaterColumnHabitatsAll

• SeabedHabitatsAll
• WaterColumnHabitatsAll

• SeabedHabitatsAll
• WaterColumnHabitatsAll

• ChangeHydrology

• ChangeHydrology

• ChangeHydrology