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and designated protection areas. Analyze the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) or other databases. The protection purpose and the respective imperatives and interdictions must be followed according to the relevant protected area declaration. As long as a Natura 2000 area has not been placed under protection order, the relevant preservation objectives are authoritative. (see ISCC 202, 1.1.(2)) biomass occurs on areas for nature protection purposes interviews with the farmer and employees and the analysis of the operational documents show that nature protection requirements are observed. Check the knowledge of the farmer and the other workers also on the relevant imperatives and interdictions. 7.1.4. Is it ensured, that the regulations for areas that serve the purpose of the protection of rare, threatened or vulnerable ecosystems or species, or areas for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognized by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organizations or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature are followed? Compare the farmland with the protected areas listed in the IUCN Database. The HCV tool also covers further important ecosystems and species, ecosystem services and community livelihoods as well as cultural values. Compare farmland with potential and if HCV-criteria have been followed in the identification of land status. Where the biomass production does not interfere with protection purposes, appropriate management measures to implement any legal requirements relating to the protection of species and habitats are met and illegal or inappropriate hunting, fishing or collecting activities are controlled. (see ISCC 202, 1.1.(3)) Document check, use of databases, satellite images etc. to verify compliance. Internationally recognized tools and protocols may be used to identify HCV areas. Documentation identifying where HCVs occur. Where HCV is not a concept, existing systems may be used to identify the values. At a national level, surveys by international associations, environmental agencies or authorities may be in place to identify important areas for biodiversity conservation. Consultation with stakeholders might be important as a means of verification X known
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