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Natura 2000 Network: A Comparison of the Italian and Dutch Implementation Experiences

Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, 2010
The implementation of Natura 2000, Ecological Network of protected areas established in the European territory under Council Directive 92/43/EEC, has encountered serious problems in many European States. This is proven by conspicuous juridical interventions initiated by the European Union against Member States failing to comply with the Directive's ...
Francesca Ferranti, Raoul Beunen
exaly   +3 more sources

Agriculture and Conservation in the Natura 2000 Network

, 2011
The Natura 2000 network represents a new approach in the sustainable spatial planning promoted at the European Union level. Agricultural landscapes comprise 28.6% of the surface area of the Natura 2000 sites, many of which have significant conservation values. Plant and animal species, and approximately 30% of the natural habitats of community interest
Cristian Ioja, Laurentiu Rozylowicz, Maria Patroescu, Mihai Nita, Diana Onose   +4 more
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Contribution of the Natura 2000 Network to Biodiversity Conservation in Italy

Conservation Biology, 2007
Abstract:  The Natura 2000 network is the most important conservation effort being implemented in Europe. Nevertheless, no comprehensive and systematic region—or nationwide evaluation of the effectiveness of the network has been conducted.
Luigi Maiorano, Alessandra Falcucci, Edward O Garton   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

The Forest Stakeholders’ Perception towards the NATURA 2000 Network in the Czech Republic

Forests, 2020
Natura 2000 is a network of European protected areas, established under the provision of two directives of the European Union: the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC; 2009/147/EU). The Natura 2000 network can be considered
Jiří Schneider, Ales Rudá, Alessandro Paletto   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of the Natura 2000 Network for the conservation of cave-dwelling bats in a Mediterranean region

Animal Conservation, 2013
(Uploaded by Plazi for the Bat Literature Project) The Natura 2000 Network represents the greatest step forward yet in conservation in Europe, although its effectiveness is sometimes questioned, especially in Mediterranean regions. Bats are protected by the Habitat Directive and the presence of certain species is a prerequisite before Special Areas ...
Lisón, F., Palazón, J. A., Calvo, J. F.   +2 more
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Analysis of the Connectivity of the Natura 2000 Network in Calabria (Southern Italy)

Environmental Management
The Natura 2000 Network, established under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, is an essential ecological framework for conserving habitats and species within their natural range. However, due to environmental changes, climate change, and human activities, habitats are increasingly fragmented and losing connectivity. To mitigate these negative effects on
Antonio, Morabito, Javier, Velázquez, Domenico, Caridi, Giovanni, Spampinato   +3 more
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Vzpostavljanje omrežja Natura 2000: Establishment of the Natura 2000 network:

2015
The increased nature conservation awareness in the second half of the 20th century initiated nature conservation movements and founding of international nature conservation organizations. Various international conventions were adopted, aimed at biodiversity conservation.
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Nature in directive : the example of the "Natura 2000" network

2002
L'objectif de la directive Habitats est la préservation de la diversité biologique à l'échelle européenne. Le choix des sites à conserver doit prendre en considération les contraintes économiques, politiques et sociales locales. Les moyens d'y parvenir sont laissés à la discrétion des Etats.
Billaud, J.P., Alphandéry, Pierre, Fortier, Agnès, Pinton, Florence   +3 more
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Implementation and Resistance: Networking to Create and Renegotiate Natura 2000

Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research, 2011
Abstract The implementation of the European Union's flagship conservation initiative— Natura 2000—has been particularly drawn out and difficult in the French Basque province of Soule. Local actors have vigorously resisted the creation of Natura 2000 sites and the design of management plans for these sites.
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Important Plant Areas and the Natura 2000 network [Important Plant Areas e rete Natura 2000]

2007
The aim of the Important Plant Areas programme is to identify a network of the best sites for plant conservation throughout Europe. The programme is a mean of identifying and protecting the most important sites for wild plant (higher, lower plants, algae, lichens and fungi) and habitats.
BLASI, Carlo, MARIGNANI, Michela, COPIZ, RICCARDO   +2 more
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