# Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance), Division (1)

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

Biological diversity is maintained. The quality and occurrence of habitats and the distribution and abundance of species are in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climatic conditions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2008/56/annex/I/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2008-56/annex-I/division-1
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