Functional zoning

Functional zoning is a map, based on the habitat maps and the integral evaluation on the actual and potential use of the territory, evaluation area in total. Area is divided in following zones:

1. zone of strict protection (FFH and in Latvia protected habitats; habitats of protected species);
2. zone of nature protection (natural, undisturbed, sensitive areas),
3. zone for recreation (sites where establishment of recreation infrastructure is necessary for the protection of habitats);
4. neutral zone (modified areas where building is acceptable);
5. zone for agriculture;
6. zone where functional zoning was already elaborated.