Effectiveness of the Wild Birds and Habitats Directives in the Wadden Sea area : will the tiger loose its teath?

摘要: Almost the entire Wadden Sea area has been designated by Denmark, Germany and Netherlands as a Special Protection Area under Wild Birds Directive of Conservation Habitats Directive. The new Water Framework will, eventually, also have consequences for area. What are EU Directives aimed at protecting area? Provide these effective protection against harmful activities? These questions dealt with through case study on decision-making process regard to mechanical cockle fisheries in Dutch part 2004. Also, data obtained from other European research projects into effectiveness analyzed. studies indicate that especially can be very tools legal Especially law Court Justice rendered strong teeth. offer opportunities protect area, without neglecting economic interests, although still much depends political will take seriously, and/or NGOs go court, invoking provisions Directives. According some, too effective! Evaluation amendments expected within next few years. tiger may lose its teeth this process.