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See all EU institutions and bodiesNatura 2000 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. Natura 2000 is the key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union. The European database of Natura 2000 sites consists of a compilation of
Datasets
Natura 2000 (vector) - version end 2024SHPGeopackageOGC:WMS
Published: 1 Dec 2025
Temporal coverage: 2024
Superseded or restricted datasets
Natura 2000 (vector) - version end 2023SHPGeopackageSuperseded
Published: 21 Feb 2025
Temporal coverage: 2023