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Degree of synergistic effects and conflicts according to WFD aims

The pilot project considers the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) as a frame condition, but is not specifically designed to contribute to fulfilling WFD aims. However, the measure covers five of six main pressures the limnic zone of the river Weser is affected by and therefore will presumably have considerable synergistic effects in view of WFD aims (Table 2).

Table 2: Main pressures of the limnic zone of the Weser estuary

Indicator Group	Code	Main pressures limnic zone Weser	Effect?					Description
			--	-	0	+	++
S.I.	-	Habitat loss and degradation during the last 100 years: Subtidal					X	Additional subtidal area (shallow water zone) will be created.
S.I.	1.1	Habitat loss and degradation during the last 100 years: Intertidal					X	Intertidal habitats will be developed (e.g. fresh water mudflats).
S.I.	1.4/ 1.5	Gross change in morphology/hydrographic regime during the last about 100 years					X	Due to Weser deepening, many side habitats of the river including shallow water got lost. The measure creates new side habitats and therefore contributes to mitigating negative effects of the gross changes in morphology/hydrographic regime.
D.I.	1.3	Land claim during the last about 100 years				X		Today, the project area is not connected to the river Weser. After measure implementation, the project area will be reconnected to the river and the tidal influence will increase which means that land is given back to the river.
D.I.	1.7	Relative Sea Level Rise				X		Project area provides additional holding capacity.
D.I.	2.6	Capital dredging			X			There are no direct effects to be stated, but measure generally contributes to mitigating the negative effects of capital dredging.

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