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Distribution of the area of Natura 2000 sites in mountain massifs: The graph shows the distribution of the Natura2000 sites over the European mountain massifs.
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European protected sites: The map shows an overview of protected sites in Europe, including Natura 2000 sites and nationally designated areas (CDDA). Natura 2000 is the key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union. It is an ecological network of protected areas, set up to ensure the survival of Europe's most valuable species and habitats. Nationally designated areas (CDDA) is a European inventory of protected areas designated by the national authorities.
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Natura 2000 barometer statistics: The Natura 2000 Barometer gives an evaluation on the progress made in establishing the Natura 2000 network, both under the Birds and the Habitats Directives. It is based on information on number of sites and areas covered, as indicated by Member States and is published in the Natura 2000 Newsletter.
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Analysing and managing urban growth: Over the last decades, continuous urban expansion at rates much higher than population growth has resulted in a massive urban footprint on Europe – fragmenting rural space, blocking ecosystem services and increasing the demand for transport and energy.
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Natura 2000: Birds and Habitats Directives: Data: 2011
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Natura 2000 data - the European network of protected sites: Natura 2000 is the key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union. It is an ecological network of protected areas, set up to ensure the survival of Europe's most valuable species and habitats. Natura 2000 is based on the 1979 Birds Directive and the 1992 Habitats Directive. The green infrastructure it provides safeguards numerous ecosystem services and ensures that Europe's natural systems remain healthy and resilient.
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GIS area of Natura 2000 network, 2007-2009: GIS area of Natura 2000 network calculated on the data set versions published mid 2007 to mid 2009
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Changes in diffuse pressure from intensive agriculture in Natura 2000 sites, 1990–2006: -
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Number and size of protected areas: About 1 096 800 km2 or 25 % of the EU 27 terrestrial land are protected under Natura 2000 or national designations or some combination of the two.
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Natura 2000 sites: Biogeographical regions: Data: 2011
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