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Walsoorden pilot part B (2006): relocation of dredged sediment to a shallow water area at the edge of the Walsoorden sandbar

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Degree of synergistic effects and conflicts according to Natura 2000 aims

This measure is located in the Natura-2000 area Western Scheldt (Westerschelde) & Saeftinghe (code 122). The relocation of dredged material at a sandbar had the ambition of creating new, and more divers habitat in the estuary. However, the measure as described here is only a small scale test with the aim of studying the stability of the relocated material. This has no impact on the Natura-2000 aims.

CO Specification Effect? Short explanation
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Estuarine habitat: Western Scheldt (Westerschelde) & Saeftinghe Improvement of the quality of the estuary (H113 0) Western Scheldt (Westerschelde)       X   More habitat diversity: subtidal moderately deep habitat was created (small scale test)
Preserve and increase the quality of marshes, mud flats and salt grasslands.     X      
Preserve and develop the quality of inner dike brackish areas for breeding birds, marshes, etc.     X      
Preserve undisturbed resting places and optimal breeding habitat.     X     Small scale test: no effects
Bird directive       X     Small scale test: no effects



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