Mitigating for nature in Danish infrastructure projects

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Abstract

his paper presents results of a Danish study of mitigation efforts directed at nature protection in EIA of Danish infrastructure projects. The projects included in the study comprise road, rail, bridges, tunnels cables and oil- and gas-pipes. The study is based on a document analysis of EIA reports, a workshop held with EIA professionals, a study of two cases and a survey among EIA professionals. The study reveals whether and how the mitigation hierarchy has been adhered to and what types of mitigation measures have been suggested. The study digs a bit deeper in discussing the dynamics in which mitigation measures are suggested and implemented. Based on this the paper concludes with a discussion of how practice of mitigating impacts on nature can be developed leading to better nature protection.
Translated title of the contributionAfbødning for natur i danske infrastrukturprojekter
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - IAIA15 Impact Assessment in the Digital Era
Number of pages6
Publisher International Association for Impact Assessment
Publication date2015
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventIAIA15: Impact Assessment in the Digital Era - Florence, Italy
Duration: 20 Apr 201523 Apr 2015

Conference

ConferenceIAIA15: Impact Assessment in the Digital Era
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityFlorence
Period20/04/201523/04/2015

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