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Total emissions of acidifying substances (sulphur, nitrogen) and of nitrogen in the EEA-32 from 1990 to 2006: How to read the graph: in 1990, the total of acidifying emissions was around 1 500 Gg, while for nitrogen fractions it was more than 500 Gg.
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Internationally designated areas for nature protection in the Caspian Sea: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
A walk in the woods on May 22 - International Biodiversity Day: Forests are some of the most important ecosystems in Europe, and are home to many thousands of species. Although the amount of forest cover is stable across Europe, it is declining worldwide, and the rich variety of life on Earth is also following this downward trend. On 22 May, International Biodiversity Day, the European Environment Agency invites you to explore and enjoy biodiversity in Europe’s forests.
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Species in Birds and Habitats Directive Annexes: Please visit the Natura 2000 reference portal for the Standard Data Form for the most up-to-date lists, http://bd.eionet.europa.eu/activities/Natura_2000/reference_portal. List of species in Birds and Habitats Directive Annexes. The table contains the species listed and references to annex number. For legal purposes the only valid information is the relevant directive itself. Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (this is the codified version of Directive 79/409/EEC as amended) is the EU’s oldest piece of nature legislation and one of the most important, creating a comprehensive scheme of protection for all wild bird species naturally occurring in the Union. The Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) forms the cornerstone of Europe's nature conservation policy. It is built around two pillars: the Natura 2000 network of protected sites and the strict system of species protection.
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EEA Signals 2009 - Key environmental issues facing Europe: Signals is published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) at the start of each year and provides snapshot stories on issues of interest both to the environmental policy debate and the wider public for the upcoming year. The eight stories addressed are not exhaustive but have been selected on the basis of their relevance to the current environmental policy debate in Europe. They address priority issues of climate change, nature and biodiversity, the use of natural resources and health.
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Intensity of forestry — net harvesting rate in 2005: This map shows the intensity of forestry - net harvesting rate in 2005.
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Cumulative surface area of sites designated by the Habitats Directive over time (SCIs): The figure shows the cumulative surface area of sites designated by the Habitats Directive over time (SCIs)
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Cumulative surface area of sites designated for Birds Directive over time (SPAs): The figure shows the cumulative surface area of sites designated for Birds Directive over time (SPAs)
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Trends in birds and butterfly populations in EU-25 (% decline): The number in brackets show the number of species taken into account for each habitat type
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Cross boarder nature: Environmental Atlas of Europe — Germany France: In Eastern France and Western Germany you find 3000km2 of a biosphere reserve called “Les Vosges du Nord - Pfälzerwald” and it is the largest uninterrupted forest area in Western Europe.
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