Code of practice for the introduction of biological and landscape diversity considerations into the transport sector

Nature and Environment 131

Council of Europe, 2007
Code of practice for the introduction of biological and landscape diversity considerations into the transport sector Download document

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

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Nature and Environment

Abstract

Discusses the integration of landscape and biological diversity into the transport sector. Relates to linear transport systems, comprising roads, railways and inland navigation along waterways, such as canals and rivers. It aims to assist elected representatives, decision makers, and practitioners as well as nature conservation bodies in the understanding of the main issues and solutions associated with the planning, design and use of linear transportation networks i.e. roads, railways and inland navigation channels, in relation to the landscape and biological diversity.

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  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Natural environment
  • Transport planning

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Founded in 1949, the Council of Europe seeks to develop common and democratic principles throughout Europe based on the European Convention on Human Rights and other reference texts on the protection of individuals.

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