Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, 2009, Natuurbalans 2009, Netherlands Environmenta Assessment Agency, Den Haag, Bilthoven
- Author : Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
- Year : 2009
- Title English : Nature Balance 2009
- Publisher : Netherlands Environmenta Assessment Agency
- Publisher's Location : Den Haag, Bilthoven
- ISBN : 978-90-6960-232-5
- Pages : 212
- Abstract : The Nature Balance is the annual report by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) on the trends in the quality of nature and the landscape in the light of the policies pursued. One of the conclusions of the Nature Balance is that current policies are delivering benefits for Dutch nature. The area devoted to nature conservation is increasing and the environmental and spatial conditions are improving. Nevertheless, the trends are not strong enough to achieve the stated conservation objectives within the desired period. Policy could focus more on the unique natural values which have their origin in the specific conditions found in the Dutch delta. Another promising option is to expand and link together the nature conservation areas, in combination with the further improvement of environmental conditions. An additional possibility is to make better progress in implementing the agreements under the Rural Areas Investment Budget. Continuity and planning protection are important ingredients for making the landscape policies more successful. The accessibility and attractiveness of agricultural areas will benefit from a more forceful policy for strengthening the green and blue landscape elements.