No net land take

(Land take) the area of land that is 'taken' by infrastructure and other facilities that necessarily go along with the infrastructure, such as filling stations on roads and railway stations.

Source: EUROSTAT

The EU Soil Thematic Strategy highlights the need to ensure a sustainable use of soils. This requires the prevention of further soil degradation and the preservation of its functions, as well as the restoration of degraded soils. The 2011 Road Map for Resource-Efficient Europe, part of Europe 2020 Strategy provides that by 2020, EU policies take into account their direct and indirect impact on land use in the EU and globally, and the rate of land take is on track with an aim to achieve no net land take by 2050.

Source: EURO-Lex

(land take): The area of land that is 'taken' by infrastructure itself and other facilities that necessarily go along with the infrastructure, such as filling stations on roads and railway stations.

Source: EEA Glossary