# Commission Decision of 11 June 2008 on the confirmation of measures proposed by the Netherlands for the conservation of marine eco-systems in the Voordelta area (notified under document number C(2008) 2415) (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (2008/914/EC), Article Section 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Access to ‘Hinderplaat’, situated within the Voordelta as shown on the map accompanying this decree, is to be restricted.
Restricted access to Hinderplaat applies to all types of activities throughout the whole of the year with the exception of the activities listed below:
Organised canoe trips
A total of 10 organised canoe (kayak) trips are permitted in the period between 1 September and 1 May with a maximum of two such trips on any one day. The following additional conditions also apply:
access is only permitted in a group (maximum 16 persons) led by a certified tour guide or instructor affiliated to either the NKB (Dutch Canoe Association) or the TKBN (Dutch Tourist Canoeing Association),
setting foot on tidal plains is prohibited. A distance of at least 250 m from resting seals must be observed,
excursions must be registered with the Handhaving Voordelta registration centre at least 48 hours in advance (telephone number known to the above organisations).
Trawling
Trawling with an engine capacity of less than 191 kW (260 hp) is permitted between 1 September and 1 May subject to existing permission for such usage at the time of this decree being enacted. This concerns two enterprises, namely vessels OD 2 and SL 22. Continued usage is permitted subject to the following conditions:
a distance of at least 250 m must be kept from tidal plains,
the maximum speed permitted is 7 knots (13 km/h),
both vessels must be equipped with serviceable tracking equipment for enforcement purposes.
Cast net fishing
Cast net fishing (using gillnets and entangling nets) is permitted throughout the whole of the year subject to existing permission for such usage at the time of this decree being enacted. This concerns one enterprise, namely vessel Goeree 47. Continued usage is permitted subject to the following conditions:
a distance of at least 150 m must be kept from tidal plains. Before, during and after the common seal's suckling period (1 May to 1 September), a distance of at least 250 m must be kept from tidal plains,
the maximum speed permitted is 7 knots (13 km/h),
the fishing vessel must be equipped with serviceable tracking equipment for enforcement purposes.
Helicopter flights and recreational flights in small aircraft
Helicopter flights are permitted over this area above a minimum altitude of 1 000 ft (approx. 300 m).
Paragliding and hang gliding are expressly prohibited above this area.
For all other forms of recreational aviation (motorised or unmotorised), this area has been designated a ‘nature conservation area’ in accordance with the code of conduct for general aviation, Verantwoord Vliegen [Responsible Flying], applying to this category, which stipulates that these areas should be avoided wherever possible. If flying over these areas is unavoidable, then an altitude of at least 1 000 ft (approx. 300 m) must be maintained, except in situations where this is unfeasible due to safety considerations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2008/914/annex/I/Section/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-914/annex-I/Section/1
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