The length of the crown rounded off to the nearest 0,1 meter is determined from the tip of the stem to the lowest live branch excluding water shoots.

The survey of crown condition pursuant to Article 2 and Article 6(a) is mandatory and shall be carried out on all Level I points and Level II plots and shall be repeated annually.

The energy problem has been examined by the Commission in all its aspects in a valuable, almost point-by-point analysis, which I do not want to go into here because it is well known to all.

79. Considers that a focus on the gender dimension of ICT is essential, to prevent the digital revolution from having an adverse impact on gender equality or the perpetuation of existing inequalities and discrimination, notes that it is important for proper account to be taken of all of the many facets of the digital divide, particularly gender, which should be the subject of a specific measure under the future European Initiative on e-Inclusion; considers that the emerging risk of social exclusion owing to the inability to use the new technologies and information technologies affects women disproportionately;

22. Endorses the Commission's view that practical tools for recruitment from third countries are needed; stresses that systems developed for this purpose should be non-bureaucratic, uncomplicated and admit successful and quick recruitment; acknowledges the particular needs of SMEs for high quality, reliable information, training and support; proposes both the consideration of the development of the EURES network and the further development of effective schemes supported by the Commission and involving the social partners;

16. endorses the Commission's view that practical tools for recruitment from third countries are needed; stresses that systems developed for this purpose should be non-bureaucratic, uncomplicated and admit successful and quick recruitment; acknowledges the particular needs of SMEs for high quality, reliable information, training and support; proposes both the consideration of the development of the EURES network and the further development of effective schemes supported by the Commission and involving the social partners;