Regulation
Water Framework Directive
Kaderrichtlijn Water (KRW)
Two-framework evaluation · independent scoring
CRCF (certification)Not aligned
EU Biomass Strategy (allocation)Not aligned
Type: REGULATION
Scope: EU
Status: ACTIVE
Responsible agency: Europese Unie (geimplementeerd door NL waterschappen)
European directive requiring good quality of surface and ground water. Waters must form good habitat for native flora and fauna by 2027. Biobased crops can improve water quality through reduced fertiliser/pesticide use and water-purifying effect.
Sources
- AMooi Nederland programma (2023). Handreiking Biobased (ver)bouwen — Section on reed (Phragmites australis) construction materials including roofing thatch and modern reed boards. Reed cultivation in NL veen landscape.