Licensed sand extraction areas, are designated regions where sand extraction is permitted under regulatory oversight. These areas are 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, licensed sand extraction is essential for the construction industry, providing key materials for concrete and asphalt production. By carefully managing these licensed areas, authorities strive to balance the demand for resources with the need for environmental conservation, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources.
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.
Rijkswaterstaat
zandwingebieden_vergund
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.
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.
This layer is not available in the Clyde Marine Region Edition.
This layer is not available in the Adriatic Sea Edition.
This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
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