Distribution of Natura 2000 sites in mountains across Europe

Figure Created 21 Dec 2010 Published 03 Jan 2011 Last modified 29 Nov 2012

Topics: Biodiversity — Ecosystems ,

The map shows the distribution of Natura2000 sites across European mountain massifs.

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21 Dec 2010

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2007

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natura 2000 , mountains

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Austria , Belgium , Bulgaria , Cyprus , Czech Republic , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Hungary , Ireland , Italy , Luxembourg , Malta , Poland , Portugal , Romania , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden , United Kingdom

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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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Europe's ecological backbone: recognising the true value of our mountains Europe's mountain areas have social, economic and environmental capital of significance for the entire continent. This importance has been recognised since the late 19th century through national legislation; since the 1970s through regional structures for cooperation; and since the 1990s through regional legal instruments for the Alps and Carpathians. The European Union (EU) first recognised the specific characteristics of mountain areas in 1975 through the designation of Less Favoured Areas (LFAs). During the last decade, EU cohesion policy and the Treaty of Lisbon have both focused specifically on mountains.

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