SIST EN 16214-3:2012/oprA1:2016

Sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and bioliquids for energy applications - Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Biodiversity and environmental aspects related to nature protection purposes

This European Standard only defines procedures, criteria and indicators to provide the required evidence for:
-   production of raw material in areas for nature protection purposes;
-   harvesting of raw material from highly biodiverse non-natural grassland; and
-   cultivation and harvesting on peatland.
This European Standard specifies requirements relevant for the provision of evidence by economic operators that the production, cultivation and harvesting of raw materials is in accordance with legal or other requirements concerning the areas mentioned above.
This European Standard is applicable to production, cultivation and harvesting of biomass for biofuels and bioliquids production.

Nachhaltigkeitskriterien für die Herstellung von Biokraftstoffen und flüssigen Biobrennstoffen für Energieanwendungen - Grundsätze, Kriterien, Indikatoren und Prüfer - Teil 3: Biodiversität und Umweltaspekte im Zusammenhang mit Naturschutzzwecken

Diese Europäische Norm legt nur Verfahren, Kriterien und Indikatoren fest, um den geforderten Nachweis zu erbringen für:
-   die Erzeugung von Rohstoffen auf für Naturschutzzwecke ausgewiesenen Flächen;
-   das Ernten von Rohstoffen auf künstlich geschaffenem Grünland mit großer biologischer Vielfalt;
-   das Anbauen und Ernten von Rohstoffen auf Torfmooren.
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen fest, die für die Wirtschaftsteilnehmer von Bedeutung sind um nachzuweisen, dass die Erzeugung, der Anbau und die Ernte der Rohstoffe in Übereinstimmung mit den gesetzlichen oder anderen Anforderungen in Bezug auf die vorstehend aufgeführten Flächenarten erfolgen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für die Erzeugung, den Anbau und die Ernte von Biomasse, welche für die Herstellung von Biokraftstoffen und flüssigen Biobrennstoffen vorgesehen ist.

Critères de durabilité pour la production de biocarburants et de bioliquides pour des applications énergétiques - Principes, critères, indicateurs et vérificateurs - Partie 3: Biodiversité et aspects environnementaux liés aux objectifs de protection de la nature

La présente Norme européenne définit uniquement les procédures, les critères et les indications permettant de fournir la preuve exigée pour :
-   la production de matières premières dans des zones affectées à la protection de la nature ;
-   la récolte de matières premières dans des prairies non naturelles présentant une grande valeur sur le plan de la biodiversité ; et
-   la culture et la récolte dans les tourbières.
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives à la fourniture par les opérateurs économiques d’éléments prouvant que la production, la culture et la récolte des matières premières sont conformes aux exigences légales ou à d’autres exigences concernant les zones mentionnées ci-dessus.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique à la production, la culture et la récolte de la biomasse en vue de la production de biocarburants et de bioliquides.

Merila vzdržnosti za proizvodnjo biogoriv in biotekočin za uporabo v energetiki - Načela, merila, kazalniki in preverjalniki - 3. del: Biotska raznovrstnost in okoljski vidiki glede zaščite narave – Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 28-Sep-2016
• ICS: 13.020.99 - Other standards related to environmental protection
• ICS: 27.190 - Biological sources and alternative sources of energy
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 10-Oct-2019
• Due Date: 15-Oct-2019
• Completion Date: 10-Oct-2019
• Ref Project: EN 16214-3:2012/prA1 - Sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and bioliquids for energy applications - Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Biodiversity and environmental aspects related to nature protection purposes

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 16214-3:2012+A1:2017 - Sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and bioliquids for energy applications - Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Biodiversity and environmental aspects related to nature protection purposes
• Effective Date: 26-Apr-2017
• Amends: SIST EN 16214-3:2012 - Sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and bioliquids for energy applications - Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Biodiversity and environmental aspects related to nature protection purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015

Overview

SIST EN 16214-3:2012/oprA1:2016 is a European Standard published by CEN that establishes sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and bioliquids, focusing specifically on biodiversity and environmental aspects related to nature protection. This standard addresses the production, cultivation, and harvesting of raw materials in sensitive ecological areas such as nature protection zones, highly biodiverse non-natural grasslands, and peatlands. It sets out principles, criteria, indicators, and verifiers designed to ensure that biomass sourcing complies with legal and sustainability requirements.

The standard helps economic operators demonstrate adherence to environmental regulations and safeguards biodiversity while engaging in bioenergy production. It supports the implementation of EU Directives 2009/28/EC and 98/70/EC by providing a clear framework for managing biomass cultivation impacts on protected ecosystems.

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Key Topics

• Sustainability Criteria for Biodiversity Protection
  Defining criteria that ensure biomass production does not degrade biodiversity in key habitats, especially those protected by EU law or recognized as highly biodiverse.

• Non-natural Highly Biodiverse Grasslands
  Provides a detailed procedure for identifying non-natural highly biodiverse grasslands, including definitions and thresholds for species richness, ecosystem uniqueness, and genetic diversity importance.

• Nature Protection Areas
  Establishes procedures for verifying that raw materials are not sourced from natural grasslands or protected nature areas, which are largely restricted or prohibited for biomass harvesting.

• Peatland Cultivation and Harvesting
  Addresses specific requirements for cultivation on peatlands to prevent environmental harm, recognizing the ecological sensitivity of these carbon-rich landscapes.

• Indicators and Verifiers
  Specifies indicators such as species composition, habitat condition, and management documentation to verify compliance with sustainability and biodiversity protection goals.

• Evidence and Documentation
  Provides templates and data requirements (e.g., geographic location, habitat descriptions, management practices) for documenting sustainable biomass sourcing.

• Legal Compliance
  Aligns production practices with EU environmental legislation, including references to essential requirements under renewable energy and fuel quality directives.

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Applications

• Biofuel and Bioliquid Production
  Organizations involved in producing biofuels and bioliquids can use this standard to confirm sustainable sourcing of biomass feedstock, minimizing risks to biodiversity.

• Environmental Impact Assessment
  Economic operators conducting due diligence or environmental audits can apply the criteria and indicators to assess and document the impact of biomass harvesting on protected ecosystems.

• Supply Chain Verification
  Biomass suppliers and purchasers can utilize the verifiers to ensure compliance with sustainability criteria throughout the supply chain, supporting green certification schemes.

• Policy Implementation
  Regulatory bodies and standardization organizations can reference this standard to enforce nature protection objectives within bioenergy policy frameworks.

• Sustainable Land Management
  Provides guidance for land managers on sustainable harvesting practices that maintain grassland ecosystems and prevent ecosystem degradation.

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Related Standards

• EN 16214-1:2012 - Principles and general criteria for sustainability of biomass production, forming the base definitions referenced in Part 3.

• EU Commission Regulation No 1307/2014 - Defines criteria and geographic ranges of highly biodiverse grasslands, incorporated by reference for identification and classification.

• Directive 2009/28/EC - Renewable Energy Directive essential for understanding the legal context of bioenergy sustainability criteria.

• Directive 98/70/EC - Regulates fuel quality standards, linked to biofuel sustainability standards for environmental protection.

• Council Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive) - Provides protection criteria for habitats relevant to identifying highly biodiverse grasslands.

• Directive 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive) - Relevant for identifying important habitats for wild bird species affected by biomass sourcing.

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Keywords: EN 16214-3, biofuel sustainability criteria, biodiversity protection, non-natural highly biodiverse grassland, biomass production standards, nature protection areas, environmental sustainability, EU renewable energy directive, peatland management, sustainable bioenergy, ecological indicators, biomass harvesting verification.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and bioliquids for energy applications -
Principles, criteria, indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Biodiversity and environmental
aspects related to nature protection purposes
Nachhaltigkeitskriterien für die Herstellung von Biokraftstoffen und flüssigen
Biobrennstoffen für Energieanwendungen - Grundsätze, Kriterien, Indikatoren und Prüfer
- Teil 3: Biodiversität und Umweltaspekte im Zusammenhang mit Naturschutzzwecken
Critères de durabilité pour la production de biocarburants et de bioliquides pour des
applications énergétiques - Principes, critères, indicateurs et vérificateurs - Partie 3:
Biodiversité et aspects environnementaux liés aux objectifs de protection de la nature
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16214-3:2012/prA1
ICS:
13.020.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
varstvom okolja environmental protection
27.190 Biološki viri in drugi Biological sources and
alternativni viri energije alternative sources of energy
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 16214-3:2012
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
July 2016
ICS 27.190
English Version
Sustainability criteria for the production of biofuels and
bioliquids for energy applications - Principles, criteria,
indicators and verifiers - Part 3: Biodiversity and
environmental aspects related to nature protection
purposes
Critères de durabilité pour la production de Nachhaltigkeitskriterien für die Herstellung von
biocarburants et de bioliquides pour des applications Biokraftstoffen und flüssigen Biobrennstoffen für
énergétiques - Principes, critères, indicateurs et Energieanwendungen - Grundsätze, Kriterien,
vérificateurs - Partie 3: Biodiversité et aspects Indikatoren und Prüfer - Teil 3: Biodiversität und
environnementaux liés aux objectifs de protection de la Umweltaspekte im Zusammenhang mit
nature Naturschutzzwecken
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 383.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 16214-3:2012. If this draft becomes an
amendment, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
inclusion of this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2016 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 16214-3:2012/prA1:2016 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Introduction . 4
2 Modifications to Clause 3. 4
3 Modifications to 5.2.2 . 5
4 Modifications to Clause 7. 8
5 Modifications to Annex B . 10
6 Modifications to Bibliography . 11
European foreword
This document (EN 16214-3:2012/prA1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 383
“Sustainably produced biomass for energy applications”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
NOTE For relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directives
2009/28/EC and 98/70/EC, see EN 16214-3:2012, Annex D.
1 Modification to Introduction
Add at the end of the first paragraph:
A complementary regulation was published in 2014 on defining the criteria and geographic ranges of
highly biodiverse grassland [2], after which this European Standards was amended.
2 Modifications to Clause 3
Replace the complete Clause with the following
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 16214-1:2012 and the
following apply.
3.1
grassland
terrestrial ecosystems dominated by herbaceous or shrub vegetation for at least 5 years continuously
Note 1 to entry: It includes meadows or pasture that is cropped for hay but excludes land cultivated for other
crop production and cropland lying temporarily fallow.
Note 2 to entry: It further excludes continuously forested areas as defined in Article 17(4)(b) of Directive
2009/28/EC unless these are agroforestry systems which include land-use systems where trees are managed
together with crops or animal production systems in agricultural settings.
Note 3 to entry: The dominance of herbaceous or shrub vegetation means that their combined ground cover is
larger than the canopy cover of trees.

[SOURCE: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1307/2014 [2], Art 1, (1), adapted to fit the structure of
a definition in a European Standard]
3.2
human intervention
managed grazing, mowing, cutting, harvesting or burning
[SOURCE: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1307/2014 [2], Art 1, (2)]
3.3
natural highly biodiverse grassland
natural grassland that would remain grassland in the absence of human intervention and which
maintains the natural species composition and ecological characteristics and processes
[SOURCE: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1307/2014 [2], Art 1, (3), adapted to fit the structure of
a definition in a European Standard]
3.4
non-natural highly biodiverse grassland
grassland that would cease to be grassland in the absence of human intervention and which is species-
rich and not degraded
Note 1 to entry: Not degraded means that it is not characterised by long-term loss of biodiversity due to for
instance overgrazing, mechanical damage to the vegetation, soil erosion or loss of soil quality.

[SOURCE: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1307/2014 [2], Art 1, (4), adapted to fit the structure of
a definition in a European Standard]
3 Modifications to 5.2.2
Change heading to: "Non-natural highly biodiverse grasslands".
Delete current text and replace with, change all Figure numbers following the ones below accordingly:
5.2.2.1 General
Check whether for the harvesting area the criteria for non-natural highly biodiverse grassland apply.
The identification of areas of non-natural highly biodiverse grassland has to follow the following three
steps:
a) identification whether a harvesting area has been grassland in or after 2008 (see 5.2.2.2) ;
b) identification whether a harvesting area has been natural or non-natural grassland in or after 2008
(see 5.2.2.3) ;
c) identification whether a harvesting area has been non-natural highly biodiverse grassland in or
after 2008 (see 5.2.2.4).
In order to determine if you are on a grassland, 5.2.2.2 shall be follo
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