# 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 2

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

Access to ‘Bollen van de Ooster’, located within the Voordelta as shown on the map accompanying this decree, is to be restricted.
Restricted access to Bollen van de Ooster applies throughout the whole of the year to the smaller summer resting area as indicated on the map. From 1 November to 1 April, restricted access applies to the larger winter resting area as indicated on the map.
Restricted access to Bollen van de Ooster applies to all types of activities with the exception of the activities listed below:
Commercial and leisure navigation via a corridor
Navigation through the winter resting area via the designated corridor subject to a maximum speed of 7 knots (13 km/h). However, surfing and sailing through the corridor is prohibited.
Canoeing, windsurfing and surfing
Canoeing (kayaking), windsurfing and surfing in the north-eastern section of the resting area throughout the whole of the year as indicated on the enclosed map (see Section 5).
Entering tidal plains in this part of the resting area with the sole purpose of pursuing the abovementioned sports is also permitted.
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/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-914/annex-I/Section/2
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