Environmental Approvals for Livestock Holdings

Introduction
In 2007 a new Environmental Approval Act for Livestock Holdings was put into force, an approval system that covers all livestock holding for more than 75 LU.

Map for nitrate classes
In order to obtain estimates on farm emission of nitrate to surface waters, a nitrateclass map has been developed.

Regulation (Act and Order)
1) The consolidated Act on Livestock Farming Environmental Approvals
2) The amending of the Order on permits and approvals etc for livestock farms