Natura 2000

Natura 2000
Founded1992
TypeNetwork of nature protection areas
Area served
European Union
Websiteec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/

Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union. It is made up of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, respectively. The network includes both terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas.

The Natura 2000 network covered more than 18% of the European Union's land area and more than 7% of its marine area in 2022.[1]

  1. ^ JUSSIANT, Evelyne. "EC Library Guides: Biodiversity and nature protection: Natura 2000 network". ec-europa-eu.libguides.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.

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