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law (corpus of rules) > directive > EC directive > nitrate directive

Preferred term

nitrate directive  

Definition

  • Directive prescribing the maximum amounts of nitrogen that can be applied to land in the form of animal manure in order to prevent further nitrate pollution

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): Directive aiming at protecting water quality across Europe by preventing nitrates from agricultural sources polluting ground and surface waters and by promoting the use of good farming practices

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15239

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