(c) Timing of compensation
Time is a crucial dimension in the planning of compensatory measures as they should be in place, fully operational and effective before the damage on the site occurs. The time required for upgrading, restoring or reinstating ecological functionality depends on the biology and ecology of the habitats and species. This needs therefore to be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may require investigation or searching for evidence of restoration from similar situations. An example of the possible time lag taken to restore grassland communities is provided in Box 21 below.
Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-09-25 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.