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development of rivers as well as on the expansion of the habitat network. Partic-
ularly for the indigenous species and habitats synergies are to be expected. Fur-
thermore, the objectives of the WFD and the Natura 2000 Directives serve the
purposes of preventive

fl flood protection, climate mitigation and climate adaptation.

icts arise, the WFD does not allow derogating from the requirements set
under the BHD in general. Therefore, everything planned and decided under the
WFD must take into account the possible impact on the objectives of the BHD, and
vice versa. Considering a quali

If con fl

ed mutual coordination it is necessary that man-
agement plans for water-dependent Natura 2000 sites are developed at an appro-
priate level of speci cation. Generally, restoration towards good ecological status

according to WFD prevails. But there can be exceptions when it would become
impossible to maintain a species or habitat type of community interest at a
favourable conservation status or, where necessary, to restore such a status.
Summing up it can be stated that both the HD and the WFD contain appropriate
legal instruments and suf find environmentally sound

decisions in the individual case. Water and nature conservation authorities have to
cooperate in these decisions to avoid con

cient discretionary leeway to

fl icts and justify their decisions carefully.

Therefore, firm and timely coordination between water and nature conservation

authorities is highly recommended.

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