Consultation Responses

Danish Ports' Response to the Public Comment Period on Designated Natura 2000 Sites

Danish Ports acknowledges the opportunity to submit comments regarding
's draft Natura 2000 plans for 2022–2027.

Each plan contains long-term objectives for nature in the area, as well as
an overview of initiatives to be implemented during the 2022–2027 planning period.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has also prepared a strategic environmental assessment report
for each draft plan. Danske Havne has asked each member port to
assess the plans in or near its own area and, if necessary, provide a direct response regarding
specific issues.

• For Danske Havne, it is essential that the overall
assessment of the consultation responses received take into account
the commercial port’s current and future operations as a logistical
hub for goods, energy, and people.
• It is an important public interest consideration that the import of goods, which
today predominantly arrive by sea, as well as the shipment and receipt of
wind turbine components, green fuels, recycled materials, and
the transport of raw materials, not be hindered or made more expensive.
• This consideration can be addressed, among other things, by ensuring that Natura 2000 areas are not
located in or near commercial ports and harbor entrances.
Likewise, the needs of the Danish fishing industry should be accommodated so that the industry can best
coexist with the designated Natura 2000 areas.

Best regards,
Camilla Rosenhagen