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<strong>Natura</strong> <strong>2000</strong><br />

<strong>Natura</strong> <strong>2000</strong> - Cornerstone of EU<br />

Biodiversity Policy<br />

• Major EU instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity to fulfil global<br />

commitments of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)<br />

• Main tool in the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2020 (the strategy to be finalized by the end of 2010)<br />

• EU wide ecological network of protected areas set up under the Habitats Directive comprised of:<br />

– Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) under Habitats Directive for 200+ habitat types & 700+<br />

species of plants and animals<br />

– Special Protection Areas (SPAs) under Birds Directive for 194 vulnerable bird species &<br />

migratory bird species (esp. wetlands)<br />

• Sets out a common approach/standard for conservation action across all Member States for<br />

protection of areas of high biodiversity importance for listed habitats and species<br />

• Legally enforceable, strong legal protection<br />

• Strong instrument for integration of biodiversity requirements into other EU policy areas (eg<br />

fisheries, agriculture, regional development etc.)

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