Article 41 Framework for the designation of further environmentally sensitive permanent grassland areas outside of Natura 2000 areasF1F2

Environmentally sensitive permanent grassland areas outside the areas covered by Directive 92/43/EEC or Directive 2009/147/EC as referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 45(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 shall be designated on the basis of one or more of the following criteria:

1. (a)

   covering organic soils with a high percentage of organic carbon, such as peat land or wetlands;

2. (b)

   hosting habitats listed in Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC or protected under national legislation;

3. (c)

   hosting plant species listed in Annex II to Directive 92/43/EEC or protected under national legislation;

4. (d)

   being of significant importance for wild bird species listed in Annex I to Directive 2009/147/EC;

5. (e)

   being of significant importance for wild animal species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC or protected under national legislation;

6. (f)

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7. (g)

   covering soils with a high risk of erosion;

8. (h)

   being located in a sensitive area designated within the river basin management plans pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC.

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