For Integrated and Sustainable development.

EcoCoast Consultancy

Expertise

Projects NL - Port of Rotterdam - Port Nature policy plan PIANC - Habitat development and Port EUCC Coastlearn distance learning WB - ICZM Georgia

Habitat development and Port management Main aim of port is transport, trade, and processing. This is a dynamic process which needs flexibility. Mostly it is assumed that this flexibility has negative influence on Biodiversity. This is not quite true as due to its structure in port areas a lot of double functions with Biodiversity can be reached. Hereby could be thought about infrastructure around roads, railway and cable and pipeline lanes, but also on reserved land or buffer areas. Coastal ecosystems have a dynamic character and can therefore in several situations easy adapt to port dynamics. This is resulting in nomadic nature, moving through the port territory with the infrastructure as ecological connections. As the main aim of the territory is not changing while nature is stimulated by management, no legal limitations can be expected (EU directives) and the relation with environmental organisations and public can be improved.