Natura 2000 Networking Programme case studies
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During the Natura 2000 Networking Programme (NNP) initiative, a range of case studies demonstrating good examples of Natura 2000 site management were collected and presented on the NNP website. Examples are drawn from 20 countries across Europe. They cover a wide range of habitat types. Collectively the examples describe different management and stakeholder engagement processes. The Natura 2000 Networking Programme ran from 2004-2007 and was coordinated by Eurosite, the European Landowners Organization and the EUROPARC Federation.
2004
2007
Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Truppenubungsplatz; Central Balkan; Krkonose National Park; Puhtu Laelatu Nature Reserve; Rekijokilaakso River Valley; Haute Vezere; Oberes Rhinluch; Tilos Natural Park; Agras Wetland; Parco Naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro; Randu Meadows; Grazute Regional Park; Dwejra Heritage Park; Rdum Tal Madonna; Ambition; Haaksbergerveen; Naardermeer; Odra Delta Nature Park; Puszcza Kampinoska; Vanatori Neamt Nature Park; Tatry National Park; Dobrava - Jovsi; Javorniki - Snežnik; Kozjanski Park; Radensko Polje; Fitor; La Jimena; Punta Mora; Riu Congost; Salburua Wetland; Hornborgasjön; Tåkern; East Devon Pebblebed Heaths; Kinloch and Kyleakin Hills; Kyleakin & Kinloch Hills; Sefton Coast; Sunart Oakwoods
All sectors
Since this is a collection of case studies, please visit the NNP website to read about the aims of each individual example. Case studies are included which aimed at:
- Raising awareness of Natura 2000 at local and national levels
- Explaining compensation schemes and other incentives
- Promoting more appropriate management practices, such as rotational grazing of pastures, woodland managment and wetland management
- Promoting eco-tourism
- Introducing restoration processes to improve habitat condition.
Please visit the NNP website to read about each individual example, which are described in detail.
Please visit the NNP website to read about the target groups for each individual example. Target groups addressed by the examples include:
- Farmers
- Foresters
- Fishermen
- Hunters
- Land owners
- Local businesses
- Local residents, including school children
- Visitors to an area
- Conservation groups
- Researchers; scientists
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- Regional and national administrators.
Please visit the NNP website to read about the outcomes each individual example. Outcomes described in the examples include:
- Conditions improved for target species at some sites, general increase in biodiversity
- Creation of new green spaces close to urban areas
- Increase in educational activities linked to nature
- Greater stakeholder involvement/support for management schemes
- Improved hydrology of wetland areas
- Benefits to local economies, e.g. through an ncrease in visitor numbers and more rural job opportunities
- Increased interest in traditional practices (e.g. for woodland management) and retention of these skills.
The Natura 2000 Networking Programme ran from 2004-2007 and was coordinated by Eurosite, the European Landowners Organization and the EUROPARC Federation. For details of the organisations and individuals involved in the separate examples, please refer to the examples.
The NNP programme was funded by the European Commission. Please visit the NNP website to read about the funders each individual example.
See NNP website for details
http://http://www.natura.org/
