Sand search areas are regions identified for the extraction of sand, used in projects like coastal protection, construction, and land reclamation. The sand helps reinforce beaches and prevent erosion, maintaining coastline stability. Additionally, commercial sand extraction is crucial for the construction industry, providing essential materials for concrete and asphalt.
By carefully managing these areas, authorities aim to balance resource needs with environmental conservation.
In the MSP Challenge this layer is editable and provides insight into the current identified search areas. Players can plan new areas, or edit existing areas.
There are two layers of sand search areas, the present one, from 2018 to 2027 and one for the future from 2028 to 2037.
Rijkswaterstaat
Zoekgebied_mer_2018_2027
The “Zoekgebied MER 2018-2027” layer from Rijkswaterstaat refers to designated search areas for environmental impact assessments (MER) within the specified period from 2018 to 2027.
The layer was translated and values of 'Kustlijnzorg+Commercieel' and 'Combi' where overwritten to 'Coastal Maintenance + Commercial'.
The Sand Extraction Edition of the MSP Challenge also includes the future sand search areas for the period of 2028 to 2037.
zoekgebied_mer_2028_2037
The “zoekgebied_mer_2028_2037” layer from Rijkswaterstaat refers to designated search areas for environmental impact assessments (MER) within the specified period from 2028 to 2037.
The layer was translated and values of 'Kustlijnzorg+Commercieel' and 'Combi' where overwritten to 'Coastal Maintenance + Commercial'. Areas with NULL for 'bestm_zand' where labeled Undefined. Visible in the game as Other.
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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