Audible response
Danish Ports' consultation response regarding consultation of designated Natura 2000 areas
Danske Havne acknowledges the opportunity to submit comments regarding
draft Natura 2000 plans 2022-2027.
Each plan contains long-term objectives for nature in the area as well as
an overview of initiatives to be implemented in the plan period 2022-2027.
The Danish EPA has also prepared a strategic environmental assessment report
for each draft plan. Danish Ports has asked each member port to
assess the plans in/near their own area, and possibly provide a direct response regarding
specific issues.
- For Danish Ports, it is essential that the overall
assessment of the consultation responses received takes into account
the current and future activities of the commercial port as a logistical
hub for goods, energy and people.
- It is an important consideration for society that the import of goods, which
predominantly comes by sea today, the shipping/receiving of
wind turbine parts, of green fuels, of recycled materials and
the movement of raw materials is not hindered/distorted.
- This consideration can, among other things, be ensured by not
locating Natura 2000 areas in or close to commercial ports and port entrances.
Similarly, conditions for Danish fisheries should be taken into account so that the industry can
coexist with the designated Natura 2000 areas in the best possible way.
Sincerely
Camilla Rosenhagen