Estonian approaches to Implementation of Nitrogen Directive

Ain Kendra - Vilnius - 14.09.2004

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Basic facts on Estonia

•Population – 1,356 million

•Area – 45,225 km2

•Forest – over 50%

•Agricultural land – under 33%

•Water – inland waterbodies 6,2% of territory

–1150 lakes & 420 rivers (over 10 km length)