1. Renaturation: Definitions and Objectives
1.1 Renaturation: A Concept with Blurred Boundaries
The concept of “renaturation” remains poorly defined. No clear consensus has emerged regarding its definition. The definition adopted by lawmakers in the ZAN Act of July 2023 defines renaturation as “an action or operation to restore or improve the functionality of a soil, resulting in the transformation of an artificialized soil into a non-artificialized soil.” Here, only the “soil” aspect is taken into account, to the detriment of the ecosystem (see Box 1).
As the land-use restraint approach is gradually being incorporated into planning tools (SCOT, PLUi), everyone is examining the concept of ZAN (zero net land conversion), whether...
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Renaturation: Definitions and Objectives
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