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NATURA 2000
is a coherent European ecological network of special areas of conservation that is being
established within the territory of the EU Member States. The network aims to contribute towards
ensuring biodiversity through the conservation of valuable natural habitats and of endangered
species of wild fauna and flora - i.e. habitats and species of Community interest.
To be a part of the NATURA 2000 network implies great natural values of the site and manifests
an intention to preserve the site as a part of European natural heritage. The European
Commission selects the sites from submitted proposals (National Lists) of the individual
Member states and decides about their incorporation into the NATURA 2000 network.
LIFE PROGRAMME
the European Commission has several financial instruments enabling funding of various
environmental initiatives. One of them is the LIFE Programme which is focused on environmental
and nature protection. The programme’s objective is to contribute to the implementation,
development and enhancement of the Community environmental policy and legislation
as well as the integration of the environment into other EU policies such as economic
and social policies. In order to achieve this, LIFE co-finances projects having a significant
positive impact on the environment.
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)