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Per Christensen¹, Lone Kørnøv

¹Department of Development and Planning, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg OE, Denmark. pc@plan.aau.dk

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Environmental impact assessment (EIA) screenings in Denmark have improved protection for groundwater and Natura 2000 sites. This progress is largely driven by Natura 2000 objectives, not just EIA regulations.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Ecology
Environmental Law

Background:

Increased pig production and farm consolidation in Denmark since 2000 have led to more Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screenings.
EIA regulations have evolved, emphasizing protection of groundwater and Natura 2000 sites, significantly impacting agricultural practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the evolution of protection demands for groundwater, coastal waters, lakes, and Natura 2000 sites within EIA screenings.
To investigate the effectiveness of EIA regulations and Natura 2000 objectives in enhancing environmental protection in Danish agriculture.

Main Methods:

Analysis of demands outlined in local authority guidelines for EIA screenings.
Comparative review of screening practices and regulatory developments over time.

Main Results:

The level of environmental protection through EIA screenings has demonstrably improved.
The implementation of Natura 2000 objectives is identified as the primary driver for enhanced protection, surpassing the impact of EIA regulations alone.
Significant variation exists in the formulation of protection demands across different counties, leading to inconsistencies in practice.

Conclusions:

Natura 2000 objectives have been more influential than EIA regulations in improving environmental protection in Danish agricultural screenings.
Despite overall improvements, inconsistencies in county-level guidelines create ambiguity and disparate application of environmental protection measures.