Licensed Areas Sand

General Information

North Sea

Baltic Sea

Clyde Marine Region

Adriatic Sea

Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Licensed Areas Sand

Layer Info
Category	Activities
Sub-category	Mining & aggregate extraction
Editable	No

Description

Licensed sand extraction areas are designated regions where sand extraction is permitted under regulatory oversight. Sand extraction is crucial for projects such as coastal protection, construction, and land reclamation. The extracted sand plays a vital role in reinforcing beaches, preventing erosion, and maintaining the stability of coastlines.

In addition to coastal protection, sand extraction is essential for the construction industry, providing key materials for concrete and asphalt production. By carefully managing licensed areas, authorities strive to balance the demand for resources with the need for environmental conservation, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources.

MSP Challenge

In the MSP Challenge this layer is editable and provides insight into the current identified licensed areas. Players can only view current plans, as this is not an editable layer.

Sand Extraction Edition

Types

• Coastal Maintenance
• Coastal Maintenance + Commercial
• Commercial
• Other

Metadata

Data Source

Rijkswaterstaat

Original Title

zandwingebieden_vergund

Description

The “ zandwingebieden_vergund” layer from Rijkswaterstaat, these areas are identified based on the Ontgrondingenwet (Excavation Act) and are located seaward of the continuous NAP -20 meter depth line.

Methodology

The layer was translated and values of 'Kustlijnzorg+Commercieel' and 'Combi' where overwritten to 'Coastal Care + Commercial'.

Not applicable.

This layer is not available in the Baltic Sea Edition.

Not applicable.

This layer is not available in the Clyde Marine Region Edition.

Not applicable.

This layer is not available in the Adriatic Sea Edition.

Not applicable.

This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.