http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 11 to 25. http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/nutrients-in-transitional-coastal-and-1/nutrients-in-transitional-coastal-and?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic In countries that reported data, 85 % of stations reported no changes in oxidised nitrogen levels in transitional, coastal and marine waters in the period 1985 - 2005 and 82 % reported no change for orthophosphate. At stations that identified changes, decreases were more common than increases. No publisher alec orthophosphate biodiversity oxidised SEBI SEBI015 nitrogen 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/nationally-designated-protected-areas/nationally-designated-protected-areas-assessment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The total area of nationally-designated protected areas in Europe (1) has increased over time. The total area of nationally designated sites in 39 European countries was more than 1 million square kilometres in 2009. In Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA countries), the area of nationally designated sites is at least 1.5 million square kilometres. 1.2 million square kilometres can be added to the area in the EECCA countries, the information about the year of the designation is missing, however (2).   This quantitative information needs to be complemented by a qualitative assessment of the efficiency and the representativeness of the network of designated areas including good management practices.   A "Nationally designated area" is an area designated by a national designation instrument based on national legislation. If a country has included in its legislation the sites designated under the EU Birds and Habitats directive, the Natura 2000 sites of this country are included in the figure. For 39 European countries, there is 0,037 km2 of additional designated areas but without any information of designation year. For the EECCA countries, for 25 % of sites included in the database, no size information is available.   No publisher alec SEBI007 biodiversity CDDA protected area SEBI 2011-06-16T16:49:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/nationally-designated-protected-areas/nationally-designated-protected-areas-assessment?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The total area of nationally designated protected areas in Europe (2) has increased over time. The total area of nationally designated sites in 39 European countries was around 1 million square kilometres in 2007. In EECCA countries, the total area of nationally designated sites is at least 1.8 million square kilometres (for 30 % of sites no size information is available). This quantitative information needs to be complemented by a qualitative assessment of the effectiveness as a tool for conserving biodiversity, including good management practices, and representativeness of the network of designated areas. (2) A 'Nationally Designated Area' is an area designated by a national instrument based on national legislation. If a country has included in its legislation the sites designated under the EU Birds and Habitats Directive, the Natura 2000 sites of this country are included in the total area. No publisher alec SEBI007 biodiversity protected area SEBI 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/measuring-biodiversity-with-indicators?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The continuing loss of biodiversity – made up of genes, species and ecosystems – is a matter of growing concern in Europe. Yet measuring the extent of the loss and the threat it poses is a huge challenge. No publisher girliar indicator wildlife SEBI biodiversity indicators conservation ecosystems 2012-09-19T10:00:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/marine-trophic-index-of-european-seas/marine-trophic-index-of-european?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic In the majority of European seas, the Marine Trophic Index (MTI) has been declining since the mid - 1950s, which means that populations of predatory fishes decline to the benefit of smaller fish and invertebrates. No publisher alec biodiversity Baseline2010 SEBI SEBI012 sea marine 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/livestock-genetic-diversity/livestock-genetic-diversity-assessment-published?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic In several countries, populations of native breeds, although generally well adapted to local circumstances and resources, remain in critically low numbers, being replaced by a few and widespread highly productive breeds, introduced for this purpose. The fact that native breeds make up only a small part of the total population, and that a high percentage of native breeds are endangered (1) indicates a risk of loss of biodiversity. Although data are available for only a few countries, these indicate that many native cattle breeds are endangered. The situation for sheep is also problematic. Overall, the situation is stable but negative. (1) According to FAO, an endangered breed is assessed on quantitative criteria as the total number of breeding females or the overall population size and the percentage of purebred females. Here, however, each country has its own interpretation. No publisher alec SEBIassessment09 sheep biodiversity SEBI SEBI2009 SEBI06 cattle SEBI006 population 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/streamlining-european-biodiversity-indicators-sebi?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic To support the 'Streamlining European 2010 Biodiversity Indicators' (SEBI 2010) process, the European Environment Agency (EEA) commissioned a study to revisit and further develop the indicator 'Invasive alien species in Europe'. The aim of the current project is to critically review and improve this indicator, and propose an updated methodology. Further, options for methodologies of new indicators, which monitor IAS over time across Europe, will be discussed. Particular attention is given to closely linking the indicator(s) to recent biodiversity policy goals and developments. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) indicator SEBI SEBI10 invasive species 2012-12-20T11:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/invasive-alien-species-in-europe/invasive-alien-species-in-europe?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The cumulative number of alien species introduced has been constantly increasing since the 1900s . While the increase may be slowing down or levelling off for terrestrial and freshwater species, this is certainly not the case for marine and estuarine species. A relatively constant proportion of the alien species establishedcause significant damage to native biodiversity, i.e. can be classified as invasive alien species according to the Convention on Biological Diversity. This increase in the number of alien species established thus implies a growing potential risk of damage to native biodiversity caused by invasive alien species. While the majority of the approximately 10 000 alien species recorded in Europe (DAISIE project) have not (yet) been found to have major impacts, some are highly invasive. To identify the most problematic species to help prioritise monitoring, research and management actions, a list of 'Worst invasive alien species threatening biodiversity in Europe' (15) , presently comprising 163 species/species groups, has been established. While invasive alien species are recognised as a major driver of biodiversity loss, the issue of 'alien species' may in the future need to be considered in the context of climate change and particularly adaptation. For example, as agricultural food production adapts to a changing climate, farmers may welcome the arrival of pollinator species that match the new plant varieties that are used. Indeed, the movement of plant and animal species together may be necessary to facilitate adaptation. (5) A species, subspecies or lower taxon, introduced outside its natural past or present distribution; includes any part, gametes, seeds, eggs or propagules of such species that might survive and subsequently reproduce. An invasive alien species is an alien species whose introduction and/or spread threaten biological diversity www.cbd.int/invasive/terms.shtml, accessed on 2 December 2008). (15) Based on expert opinion in the SEBI 2010 expert group on invasive alien species. No publisher alec biodiversity alien species SEBI10 Baseline2010 ecosystem SEBI SEBI2009 SEBI010 invasive species freshwater 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/impact-of-climate-change-on/impact-of-climate-change-on?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Climate change is having a detectable effect on bird populations at a European scale, including both negative and positive effects. The number of bird species whose populations are observed to be negatively impacted by climatic change is three times larger than those observed to be positively affected by climate warming in this set of widespread European land birds. The Climatic Impact Indicator, which illustrates the impact of climate change on bird populations, has increased strongly in the past twenty years, coinciding with a period of rapid climatic warming in Europe. Potential links between changes in bird populations and ecosystem functioning and resilience are not well understood. No publisher alec 10 messages for 2010 climate biodiversity Baseline2010 climate change nature and biodiversity SEBI SEBI011 species birds 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/technical_report_2007_11?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) livestock habitat genetic diversity habitat directive freshwater quality semi-natural habitat nitrogen agriculture ecological footprint fish stock marine trophic index public awareness patent genetic resources distribution of species forest nitrogen balance endangered species biodiversity conservation 2010 biodiversity target nature birds directive biodiversity loss biodiversity indicators fisheries deadwood habitat fragmentation felling biodiversity temperature-sensitive species nature conservation ecosystem invasive alien species SEBI forest management aquaculture river system nutrient 2007-10-12T09:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/habitats-of-european-interest/habitats-of-european-interest-assessment?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic  Conservation status (1) is quite variable across the regions. A relatively large proportion of habitats (35 %) have a favourable status in the Alpine region but the situation is much worse in the Atlantic region where more than 70 % have an unfavourable status.That means their range and quality are in decline or do not meet the specified quality criteria. There are still significant gaps in knowledge on marine areas, except for the Baltic. (1) The reporting format uses three classes of conservation status. 'Good' (green) indicates that the species or habitat is at Favourable Conservation Status as defined in the Directive and the habitat or species can be expected to prosper without any change to existing management or policies. Two classes of 'Unfavourable' are also recognised. 'Unfavourable-Bad' (red) signifies that a habitat or species is in serious danger of becoming extinct (at least locally) and 'Unfavourable-Inadequate' (amber) is used for situations where a change in management or policy is required but the danger of extinction is not so high. The unfavourable category has been split into two classes to allow improvements or deterioration to be reported. (Assessment, monitoring and reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive: Explanatory Notes & Guidelines DRAFT 2 January 2006). No publisher alec SEBI05 SEBIassessment09 biodiversity habitat SEBI SEBI2009 conservation biogeographical region SEBI005 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/freshwater-quality/freshwater-quality-assessment-published-may-2010?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Pollution of rivers with organic matter and ammonium is decreasing as are the levels of other anthropogenic nutrients in freshwater generally (rivers, lakes and groundwater). This reduces stress on freshwater biodiversity and improves ecological status. No publisher alec SEBI16 water biodiversity CSI CSI019 CSI020 SEBIassessment09 assessment07 SEBI SEBI2009 SEBI016 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/fragmentation-of-natural-and-semi/fragmentation-of-natural-and-semi?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic European ecosystems are literally cut to pieces by urban sprawl together with a rapidly expanding transport network. The increase of mixed natural landscape patterns due to the spread of artificial and agricultural areas into what used to be core natural and semi-natural landscapes is more significant in south-western Europe. Fragmentation is in many places caused by forest harvesting and has a dynamic and cyclic nature but in south-western Europe, losses towards agricultural and artificial surfaces are more frequent. In the period 1990 - 2000 the connectivity for forest species was stable in approximately half of Europe's territory and increasing or decreasing slightly for another 40 %. The decrease was significant in about 5% of provinces spread in Denmark, France, the Iberian Peninsula, Ireland and Lithuania. No publisher alec SEBIassessment09 fragmentation biodiversity SEBI13 SEBI SEBI2009 SEBI013 forest forest connectivity 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/forest-growing-stock-increment-and-fellings/forest-growing-stock-increment-and?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The ratio of felling to increment is relatively stable at around 60 %. This favourable utilization rate prevails across Europe, with the exception of Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and has allowed growing stock to increase. No publisher alec SEBI17 SOER2010 biodiversity increment climate SEBI SEBI2009 protection forest SEBI017 felling synthesis 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/forest-deadwood/forest-deadwood-assessment-published-may-2010?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The quantity of deadwood in Europe's forests, which is an important indicator for forest biodiversity, has strongly decreased since the middle of the nineteenth century due to intense forest exploitation and widespread burning of small wood and other debris. Since 1990, however, an overall increase in this indicator by about 4.3 % has been observed and this may be due to increased compliance with sustainable forest management principles. These principles should be considered in view of increasing wood demand, e.g. for renewable energy production. No publisher alec biodiversity nature and biodiversity SEBI forest SEBI018 deadwood 2010-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment