Natura 2000 Good Practice Exchange

Natura 2000 Good Practice Exchange is designed to support people and organisations working in a range of socio-economic sectors in Europe to align their operations in support of the European Union's Natura 2000 network of protected areas. Natura 2000 sites provide protection for key habitats and endangered species. However, in designating substantial areas of land as Natura 2000 sites, the EU and Member States recognise that there will be implications for companies and organisations in a range of socio-economic sectors. As far as possible, Natura 2000 is designed to enable the continued social and economic use of protected areas, provided this supports local nature conservation objectives of a site.

By sharing information and best practice it will be easier for people to support the Natura 2000 network. Solutions for many of the issues likely to arise can be found. This website is a way of  building a supportive community so that social and economic goals do not conflict with the nature conservation policies addressed by the Natura 2000 network.

Featured case study: LIFE Project, Austria: Linking habitats to conserve Danube fish Describes a project to improve the conservation status of endangered Danube fish species More ... Find out how to share your own case study ...

Explore maps of Natura 2000 sites with the Natura 2000 Viewer More ...

Do you need help with a Natura 2000 related issue? Ask a question in the Issue Exchange More ... Currently 3 unresolved issues

The EU produces a range of publications relating to nature and biodiversity, available here ...