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EC guidance on undertaking non-energy extractive activities in accordance with Natura 2000 requirements
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EC guidance on undertaking non-energy extractive activities in accordance with Natura 2000 requirements

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Europe’s manufacturing and construction industries are heavily dependent on the non-energy extractive industry for essential raw materials. The economic imperatives are clear: the sector had a turnover of around €49 billion in 2007, and it provided employment for some 287,000 people. Downstream sectors reliant on a steady supply of raw materials swell that importance even further. To build the economy of tomorrow, we have to take care of our environment today. This means that the extraction of raw materials must be done with a concern for the natural world to ensure sustainability. Natura 2000 is the centrepiece of EU nature and biodiversity policy. It is an EU-wide ecological network of nearly 26000 sites in the 27 EU countries, established under the 1992 Habitats Directive and covering almost 18% of the EU’s land area. The aim of the network is to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species, habitats and ecosystems, which, in addition to their intrinsic values, offer a wide range of social and economic benefits to society. These guidelines show how the needs of extractive industry can be met while avoiding adverse effects on wildlife and nature. They examine how the potential impacts of extraction activities on nature and biodiversity can be minimised or avoided altogether. They highlight the importance of strategic planning, the appropriate assessment of new developments, and the need for adequate mitigation measures. The guidelines contain many examples of best practice, and show how some extraction projects can ultimately be beneficial to biodiversity by providing highly quality ecological niches. We are confident that this guidance document will make a substantial contribution to ensuring that these key EU policies can work together, in a mutually beneficial manner.
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ISBN 978-92-79-18646-2
DOI 10.2779/98870
Katalooginumber KH-31-10-026-EN-N
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ISSN ISBN 978-92-79-18646-2 DOI 10.2779/98870 Katalooginumber KH-31-10-026-EN-N
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