The NATURA 2000 database as a tool in the analysis of habitat selection at large scales: factors affecting the occurrence of pine and stone martens in Southern Europe
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-018-1168-z
Abstract: Most studies on habitat selection among animals are conducted at local scales, whereas reliable determination of species requirements at larger spatial scales can be problematic. We used data available for NATURA 2000 sites to determine… read more here.
Keywords: southern europe; natura 2000; habitat selection; stone martens ... See more keywords
Conservation ecology of butterflies on Cyprus in the context of Natura 2000
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-019-01755-2
Abstract: In this study we investigate the environmental factors influencing butterfly communities and evaluate the Natura 2000 network’s effectiveness in representing butterfly species richness and abundance, taking as a case study the island of Cyprus. We… read more here.
Keywords: butterfly species; butterfly; abundance; natura 2000 ... See more keywords
The Natura 2000 network and the ranges of threatened species in Greece
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-021-02125-7
Abstract: Global environmental goals mandate the expansion of the protected area network to halt biodiversity loss. The European Union’s Natura 2000 network covers 27.3% of the terrestrial area of Greece, one of the highest percentages in… read more here.
Keywords: natura 2000; threatened species; 2000 network; ranges threatened ... See more keywords
Nitrogen deposition, habitat restoration and the EU Habitats Directive: moving beyond the deadlock with the dutch programmatic nitrogen approach?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2017.02.027
Abstract: Atmospheric N deposition is widely recognized as one of the major threats to biodiversity. In the EU, the implementation of the EU Habitats Directives (HD), which requires EU Member States to take measures to maintain… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen; dutch programmatic; deposition; restoration ... See more keywords
Is large good enough? Evaluating and improving representation of ecoregions and habitat types in the European Union's protected area network Natura 2000
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2018.09.024
Abstract: Abstract Natura 2000, the largest protected area network worldwide, covers 18.2% of the European Union's terrestrial area. Thereby, the network surpasses the goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi target 11 to protect 17%… read more here.
Keywords: network; habitat types; area; protected area ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of the Natura 2000 network in conserving Mediterranean coastal dune habitats
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108689
Abstract: Abstract Though protected areas are recognized as the cornerstone of global conservation efforts, their effectiveness in safeguarding biodiversity is currently debated. In particular, studies evaluating the counterfactual influence of protection status on community metrics derived… read more here.
Keywords: dune habitats; 2000 network; conservation; mediterranean coastal ... See more keywords
Toward objective assessment of the conservation status of (the Natura 2000) forest habitat types: A comparison of a qualitative and a quantitative modeling approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.02.001
Abstract: Abstract To halt the loss of biodiversity in natural habitats, the EU passed the Habitats Directive and established the Natura 2000 network. The network captured forest habitats and habitat types, whose conservation status must be… read more here.
Keywords: habitat types; conservation; model; natura 2000 ... See more keywords
Natura 2000 payments for private forest owners in Rural Development Programmes 2007–2013 - a comparative view
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2017.08.019
Abstract: The role of Natura 2000 network is to ensure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats. Ecologically valuable forest ecosystems are often owned or managed by private forest owners. Natura… read more here.
Keywords: forest owners; development programmes; private forest; natura 2000 ... See more keywords
Recreational ecosystem services in protected areas: A survey of visitors to Natura 2000 sites in Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2018.01.003
Abstract: Abstract The demand for enjoyable recreational environments is growing. At the same time, the increase of urban areas and intensively managed agricultural areas are deemed major threats to ecosystem services provision. Therefore, protected areas are… read more here.
Keywords: recreational ecosystem; protected areas; natura 2000; ecosystem services ... See more keywords
Is the Natura 2000 network of the European Union the key land use policy tool for preserving Europe's biodiversity heritage?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.09.045
Abstract: Abstract The Natura 2000 network of protected areas is considered by the European Commission to be the centrepiece of the European Union’s nature and biodiversity policy. This paper reviews the European Environment Agency’s public Natura… read more here.
Keywords: 2000 network; europe biodiversity; natura 2000; natura ... See more keywords
Assessment of landscape regeneration of a Natura 2000 site hosting greenhouse farming by using a dashboard of indicators. A case in Sicily through the territorial implementation of a "pilot project" at farm level
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.104444
Abstract: Abstract Rural landscapes within Natura 2000 network are particularly sensitive to any anthropic action which could cause the compromise of protected habitats. Agriculture, if conducted with unsustainable techniques, could cause loss of biodiversity and landscape… read more here.
Keywords: greenhouse farming; landscape; dashboard indicators; natura 2000 ... See more keywords