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Danube Rivers Morphology and Revitalization - DANUBEPARKS

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VI RELATION BETWEEN THE DANUBE PARKS NETWORK ANDREVITALISATION PARKSThe overall objectives of the <strong>Danube</strong> Parks network of protected areas musttake into account the following aspects:- maintaining the biodiversity of Europe, for example ensuring the ecologicalcoherence <strong>and</strong> connectivity of the Natura 2000 network (Article 10 of theHabitats Directive);- protection <strong>and</strong> restoration of valuable natural ecosystems to a moregeneral level that they can continue to provide valuable services tohumanity.In this context, the subject of revitalization areas can contribute <strong>and</strong> evensupport the <strong>Danube</strong> Parks network , for example, to help exp<strong>and</strong> the size ofprotected areas, increase the areas of food, breeding or rest for the species <strong>and</strong> to toassist in the migration / dispersion process.The <strong>Danube</strong> Parks network can be developed through:- Improve connectivity between existing natural areas to counterfragmentation <strong>and</strong> enhance their ecological coherence,- Greater permeability of the l<strong>and</strong>scape to support species dispersal,migration <strong>and</strong> movement, for example using l<strong>and</strong> in a favorable for fauna <strong>and</strong>flora or introducing agricultural or forestry environmental schemes that supportextensive agricultural practices- Identification of multifunctional areas. In such areas, compatible l<strong>and</strong>use that supports healthy ecosystems is favored against destructive practices.In practice, one of the most effective ways of achieving these principles isadopting a more integrated approach to l<strong>and</strong> management at three levels: local,regional, watershed. This in turn is best achieved through a Spatial Planning, whichallows investigation of spatial interactions between different components.Spatial planning is also a way to bring together different economical sectorsfor them to decide on local / regional / basin priorities of l<strong>and</strong> use in a transparent,integrated <strong>and</strong> cooperative way. Spatial planning can guide the development ofinfrastructure outside sensitive sites, thus reducing the risk of further fragmentation ofhabitats93

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