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Habitats Directive

The Habitats Directive - Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, which was adopted in 1992. Under this directive Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are identified the aim of which is to conserve the 253 habitat types, 200 animals and 434 plant species listed under the Habitats Directive.

  • Annex I habitat type(s) - Natural habitat(s) listed in Annex I of the Habitats Directive for which Special Areas of Conservation can be selected;
  • Annex II species - Species listed in Annex II of the Habitats Directive for which Special Areas of Conservation can be selected;
  • Annex I birds - Bird species listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive for which SPAs are selected.
 
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