Description

This project was a review of the Action Plans established by Greece to control the pollution of waters, both surface and groundwater, from pollution by nitrates of agricultural origin, as required by Directive 91/676/EEC (Nitrates Directive). The Directive required that such plans be prepared for every Vulnerable Zone designated in implementation of the Directive. The Action Plans were evaluated for inclusion of the compulsory measures specified by the Directive as well as their adequacy with respect to the agricultural conditions encountered in specific Vulnerable Zones. The inclusion of the measures from the Greek Code of Good Agricultural Practice was also examined, as this is another requirement of the Directive.

Following that evaluation, recommendations were made regarding the adequacy of the Action Plans for the Greek Vulnerable Zones.