Pesticides: framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides

A legislative file establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. The amendments address National Action Plans setting quantitative targets and timetables to reduce pesticide use and risks, informing the public on health and environmental risks, restrictions on aerial spraying and use in sensitive areas such as Natura 2000 sites, Integrated Pest Management, the precautionary principle, and fiscal measures to encourage less harmful pesticides.