ala, kus mingile objektile kahjulike keskkonnategurite mõju sumbub (nt. haljasala elamute ümber, võsaribad veekogu kaldal, sanitaarkaitsevöönd kaevu või lasteasutuse ümber)
The selection of these plots are the responsibility of the Member States, although the following criteria for the selection should be applied: ...
- to minimize the effects from activities on surrounding areas the plot shall be surrounded by a buffer zone. The actual width of the zone is depending on the type and age of the forest.