What is a Natura Assessment and when is it required?

Natura 2000 sites safeguard species and habitats considered important at the European level. A Natura Assessment must be carried out in accordance with Section 35 of the Nature Conservation Act (9/2023) when a project or plan may significantly impair the species, habitats or natural state that form the basis for the protection of a Natura 2000 area.

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When Natura Assessment has to be done?

The obligation to conduct a Natura Assessment applies to situations such as:

• construction projects and land use planning near a Natura site
• road, rail and wind power projects
• water management projects including drainage or dredging
• other projects that may affect the conservation values of a Natura site

An authority may require a Natura Assessment or a preliminary evaluation of its necessity as part of a permitting process.

Natura Assessment at Ecobio

Ecobio’s experienced nature specialists help determine whether a Natura Assessment is required and prepare a comprehensive assessment that meets authority expectations and supports the smooth progress of the project.

A Natura Assessment includes:

• mapping of the project’s impact area and impact mechanisms
• necessary field surveys and species and habitat assessments
• an evaluation of the project’s effects on the conservation objectives of the Natura 2000 site

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