The aim of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is to establish a framework for the protection of all surface waters and groundwater with the aim to reach good status in all waters as a rule by 2015
Several guidance documents have been produced that are linked with issues of concern under the BHD, but no guidance so far has addressed the specific questions related to the implementation of WFD in Natura 2000 sites.
This paper, prepared by DG Environment, compiles some frequently asked questions raised by implementing authorities and stakeholders and provides detailed answers.
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