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COMMISSION NOTICE Assessment of plans and projects in relation to Natura 2000 sites – Methodological guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC · European Union

Box 16 Example of contents of the appropriate assessment report Description of the plan or project Aim, scope, location, main activities Natura 2000 sites likely to be affected and their conservation objectives Outline of the Natura 2000 sites likely to be affected, the species and habitats for which they are designated and their conservation condition, as well the conservation objectives of the sites. Assessment of the effects of the plan or project on the integrity of the site — Describe the elements of the plan or project (alone or in combination with other projects or plans) that are likely to cause significant effects on the Natura 2000 site (use outcomes of the screening assessment). — Describe how the plan or project will affect species and habitats protected in the site, and the implications for the site’s conservation objectives (e.g. loss of habitat, fragmentation, disturbance to species, mortality of species, chemical changes, hydrological or geological changes). Acknowledge uncertainties and any gaps in information. — State whether the integrity of the site will be affected by the plan or project or not. — Acknowledge uncertainties and any gaps in information. Mitigation measures — Describe what mitigation measures are to be introduced to avoid or reduce the adverse effects on the integrity of the site and demonstrate their effectiveness in reducing the impact below significance. — Acknowledge uncertainties and any gaps in information. — Outline intended monitoring. Conclusion State whether the integrity of the site might or will be affected by the plan or project or that it certainly will not (having regard to the precautionary principle). Sources used when drawing up the appropriate assessment Indicate sources of information used Results of consultation Name of agencies, bodies or experts consulted Summary of responses

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-09-25 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.