Natura 2000 A Coherent Nature Conservation Network

Author : Bettina Kleining
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 3031568893

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Natura 2000 – A Coherent Nature Conservation Network? by Bettina Kleining Pdf

This book offers a fresh perspective on the Habitats Directive's rules on designating Natura 2000 - the European biodiversity conservation network. Although the Habitats Directive came into force in the early 1990s, the network is not yet optimally set up and lacks coherence and connectivity. The author examines the Habitats Directive’s provisions regarding the designation of Natura 2000 and discusses possible reasons for the EU Member States’ ongoing lack of compliance with their designation duties. She reassesses the 2015 REFIT Fitness Check of the Nature Directives to look for the Member States’ reasons for not having optimally complied with their designation duties yet. She then analyses the Habitats Directive to reveal elements of non-optimal drafting in its designation provisions. Sensible law reforms that do not interfere with the general framework of the Habitats Directive and which keep in mind the relevant national, regional, and international biodiversity law and policy,as well as the relevant case law will be discussed to this end. As a result, this book presents an enhanced legal designation framework that can support Member States’ compliance with their designation obligations. The book finally goes beyond the European biodiversity legislation, also shedding light on the effects of the suggested reforms for the broader biodiversity and environmental law and policy landscape, and concludes that reforming the Habitats Directive would benefit a variety of contemporary areas of law. This book targets academics and policy-makers in the field as it provides a scholarly as well as a hands-on approach to the subject of strengthening European biodiversity law.

Author : Bettina Kleining
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031568909

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Natura 2000 – A Coherent Nature Conservation Network? by Bettina Kleining Pdf

Author : Graham Tucker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108496742

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Nature Conservation in Europe by Graham Tucker Pdf

A detailed description and analysis of European nature conservation and its achievements, focussing on the EU and last forty years.

Author : Anna-Katharina Wöbse,Patrick Kupper
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110669213

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Greening Europe by Anna-Katharina Wöbse,Patrick Kupper Pdf

Today, the environment seems omnipresent in European policy within and beyond the European Union. The idea of a shared European environment, however, has come a long way and is still being contested. Greening Europe focuses on the many ways people have interacted with nature and made it an issue of European concern. The authors ask how notions of Europe mattered in these activities and they expose the many entanglements of activists across the subcontinent who set out to connect and network, and to exchange knowledge, worldviews, and strategies that exceeded their national horizons. Moving beyond human agency, the handbook also highlights the eminent role nature played in both "greening" Europe and making Europe a shared environment.

Author : Charles-Hubert Born,An Cliquet,Hendrik Schoukens,Delphine Misonne,Geert Van Hoorick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317693031

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The Habitats Directive in its EU Environmental Law Context by Charles-Hubert Born,An Cliquet,Hendrik Schoukens,Delphine Misonne,Geert Van Hoorick Pdf

This book analyses the Habitats Directive; one of the most prominent piece of EU environmental legislation of the past decades. Seen by some as the cornerstone of Europe’s nature conservation policy, among other measures the Directive established the so-called "Natura 2000" ecological network, which covers more than 18% of the surface of the EU. However, despite the fact the Directive was adopted over twenty years ago only 17% of the protected habitats and species in Europe are being adequately protected while 10-60 % of animal species remain under threat. In light of the limited success and the contested nature of the Habitats Directive so far this book examines the successes and failures of the Habitats Directive from a legal and political angle. The book brings together international experts to consider the application, implementation and future of the Habitats Directive in order to assess whether the Habitats Directive is resilient enough to tackle biodiversity loss in the twenty- first century. Particular emphasis is put on the legal regime attached to the Natura 2000 network and its possible impact on land development and the relationship between the Habitats Directive and other topics including liability for ecological damage and transboundary nature conservation.

Author : Henning Nordheim,Dieter Boedeker,Jochen C. Krause
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783540332916

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Progress in Marine Conservation in Europe by Henning Nordheim,Dieter Boedeker,Jochen C. Krause Pdf

This volume offers insight in the identification and selection procedure of marine protected areas in the German exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of the North - and Baltic Seas. EU Member States are obliged to establish a coherent network of protected areas, consisting of sites identified under the EC Habitats and Birds Directives. The goal of this Natura 2000 network is the conservation of biodiversity on land and in the sea. To fill important gaps in knowledge regarding the presence, abundance, and distribution of certain species and habitats in the German North- and Baltic Seas, the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) initiated a detailed research programme, involving researchers from many renowned German marine research institutes. This book contains the main results of the different projects under this research programme, which formed the basis for the identification and selection of the Natura 2000 sites. Information is given on two NATURA 2000 habitats (sandbanks and reefs), and benthic species, fish, birds and marine mammals, as well as on legal aspects and implementation procedures. Last but not least the book introduces the current status of NATURA 2000 in the German EEZ. Target audience are not only scientists, but also policymakers, environmental organisations and other stakeholders, and the book includes many illustrations.

Author : Jozef Keulartz,Gilbert Leistra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402065101

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Legitimacy in European Nature Conservation Policy by Jozef Keulartz,Gilbert Leistra Pdf

Building forth upon recent developments in democracy theory that have identified multiple forms of legitimacy, this volume observes a EU-wide shift from output legitimacy to input and throughput legitimacy. Nine case studies are presented, followed by extensive comments. The volume successfully integrates knowledge on a major piece of European policy in a reflexive and comprehensive manner, and combines theories of governance with theories of legitimacy.

Author : Herwig C. H. Hofmann,Gerard C. Rowe,Alexander Türk
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198787433

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Specialized Administrative Law of the European Union by Herwig C. H. Hofmann,Gerard C. Rowe,Alexander Türk Pdf

This volume deals with the law governing the administrative implementation of European Union public policy. Much of this law is specific to individual policy sectors. The volume provides a study of such specialized admininstrative law for more than twenty sectors. This cross-sectoral approach allows for detailed comparisons of EU administration in diverse policy fields. It identifies situations where legal structures and approaches may be unnecessarily duplicated, thus indicating where a comprehensive, general system could be advantageous for both Union law and policy achievement. The comparative nature of the study also draws attention to policy fields which have proven to be testing grounds for approaches adopted subsequently in other areas. In addition, the work highlights the distinctive, highly networked, and strongly cooperative character of EU administration, as a reflection of, and a foundation for, the operative nature of the European Union as a whole.

Author : Council of Europe,European Centre for Nature Conservation
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287130469

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Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy by Council of Europe,European Centre for Nature Conservation Pdf

Text drawn up in collaboration with the European Centre for Nature Conservation, Tilburg, the Netherlands, submitted by the Council of Europe at the Ministerial Conference "Environment for Europe" (Sofia, Bulgaria, 23-25 October 1995), and approved by the ministers of the environment of the 55 states present at the conference

Author : European Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Animal ecology
ISBN : UOM:39015051987355

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Managing Natura 2000 Sites by European Commission Pdf

"Article 6 of the "Habitats" Directive plays a crucial role in the management of the sites that make up the Natura 2000 Network. With the spirit of integration in mind, it indicates the various tasks involved so that the nature conservation interests of the sites can be safeguarded. Many questions have been raised about the significance of this article by Member States and operators. At first glance it seems to be broad and not well defined, but a thorough analysis, linking it with the other articles of the directive, makes it easier to understand and apply. Nevertheless, Article 6 should not be seen in isolation. In particular, if its application leads to specific requirements, it should be remembered that Article 8 envisages the co-financing of some of the measures necessary to meet the objectives of the directive"--Foreword.

Author : Dolores Sanchez Bengoa,Dave Powell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781445785509

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TOP Biodiversity Cyprus 2010 Conference Proceedings by Dolores Sanchez Bengoa,Dave Powell Pdf

This volume represents the compiled conference proceedings for the TOP Biodiversity Conference that took place in June 2010 at Intercollege-Larnaca in Cyprus

Author : Andreas Seiler,Carme Rosell,Rodney Van Der Ree,Paul J Wagner,Clara Grilo,Eric Guinard,Edgar Van Der Grift,Patricia C Cramer
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889459902

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Integrating Transport Infrastructures with Living Landscapes by Andreas Seiler,Carme Rosell,Rodney Van Der Ree,Paul J Wagner,Clara Grilo,Eric Guinard,Edgar Van Der Grift,Patricia C Cramer Pdf

Author : O. Bastian,Uta Steinhardt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402009198

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Development and Perspectives of Landscape Ecology by O. Bastian,Uta Steinhardt Pdf

The book gives a fundamental representation of landscape ecology, which proves to be a young, but an interesting and very important trans-disciplinary science for the solution of environmental problems. Both the theoretical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered. Great value is attached to describe approaches and experiences from Germany and Central Europe, and to discuss them in an international context. The book is addressed to landscape planners, managers, conservationists and architects, to biologists and geographers, to colleges, universities, authorities, and to the general public being interested in ecological issues. Among the themes are e. g. the roots and the position of landscape ecology, problems of scale and dimension, landscape analysis, diagnosis, potentials, evaluation, change, prognosis, tools like remote sensing and information systems, spatial planning and nature conservation.

Author : Estienne Rodary
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317074410

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Protected Areas, Sustainable Land? by Estienne Rodary Pdf

Protected areas, such as nature reserves, national parks and marine conservation areas, are the main tool of nature conservation policies and are increasing on a worldwide scale. They are one of the main forms of environmental planning, and conservation institutions have increasing means at their disposal. At the same time, the goals of protected areas have become more diverse, with the involvement of more stakeholders and complex institutional frameworks. Giving an account of the extension and diversification of protected areas, this book determines whether these two processes constitute a breakdown in conservation policies. Economists, ecologists, lawyers, anthropologists and geographers analyse the various trends which are fundamental to the future of protected areas to reveal a conflicting scene where narrative around cooperation and integration hides competition between different interests. This book shows how protected areas are emerging as zones of divergent experimentations of sustainable development rather than lasting forms of integrative environmental management.

Author : Marie Bonnin,Council of Europe. Committee of Experts for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9287161194

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The Pan-European Ecological Network--taking Stock by Marie Bonnin,Council of Europe. Committee of Experts for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network Pdf

The pace of biodiversity decline is quickening worldwide. Habitat break-up, pollution, over-use of natural areas and the creation of artificial landscapes increase the rate of erosion, while reducing species' opportunity for migration, dispersion and exchange. In 1995, when the European Ministers of the Environment met in Sofia, they launched the Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy, so as to strengthen environment and biodiversity conservation policies. The setting up of the Pan-European Ecological Network covering Eurasia was one of the key steps taken under the Strategy. Work has continued on this project, and it is now based on the numerous national, regional and transregional ecological networks being set up throughout Europe.In Kiev, in 2003, the Ministers and heads of delegation noted these positive developments, expressed firm support for the creation of the Pan-European Ecological Network and asked for its constituent parts to be identified and mapped on a pan-European scale.This book looks at the implementation of this Network in the 55 states concerned. It has been written by a team comprising, under the aegis of the Council of Europe, numerous government experts and specialists dealing with the issue of ecological networks. It is intended to reassure Ministers, policy-makers and scientists that they made the right decision in supporting the creation of the Pan-European Ecological Network with a view to (re-)creating a true green infrastructure for Europe.