47In the second place, a derogation may not be granted under Article 16(1) of the Habitats Directive where the objective pursued by that derogation can be achieved by means of a satisfactory alternative within the meaning of that provision. Thus, such a derogation may only be granted where there is no alternative measure that could achieve the objective pursued in a satisfactory manner, whilst complying with the prohibitions laid down in that directive.
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