Conservation targets have also been set for these species in the Voordelta Designation Decree.

The sandwich and common tern breed outside the Voordelta in nearby Natura 2000 areas.

The Netherlands is obliged to establish and maintain a favourable conservation status for certain species and their habitats.

Current conditions provide limited peace and quiet on the mud plains that the birds use in the Voordelta.

The Environmental Impact Assessment document and the appropriate evaluation (made for the preparation of the Voordelta management plan) are the foundations for the access restriction decrees.

inclusion as appropriate in the body of the decree that the entry notification applies also to the Voordelta

Most of them hang out in the Voordelta, where they're relaxing on the sandbanks.

This is why this area has been designated a Natura 2000 area under the auspices of the EU Birds and Habitats Directive.

on the confirmation of measures proposed by the Netherlands for the conservation of marine eco-systems in the Voordelta area

The six blue lines in the northern part of the Voordelta indicate the location of the effect research as is currently already taking place in the Voordelta.

The eider duck is principally a winter visitor in the Voordelta, but smaller groups are also present throughout the summer.

For this reason access to the area directly to the east of Hinderplaat is to be restricted to ensure that populations can remain in the Voordelta.

The traditional fishing for wild mussel seed takes place in the Wadden Sea, in the Eastern Scheldt and in the Dutch coastal waters of the Voordelta.

For the purpose of legal certainty, the Netherlands also agreed to further clarify that the entry notification also applies to the Voordelta.

excursions must be registered with the Handhaving Voordelta registration centre at least 48 hours in advance (telephone number known to the above organisations).