On 21 May, which coincides with the date of approval of the Habitats Directive in 1992 The European Day of the Natura 2000 network is celebrated, a day an official day in which the extensive network of protected spaces is known to the population Present in the countries of the European Union, and increase the consciousness for the protection of these places and so that we can all enjoy and appreciate them, such as the natural jewel they are.
He The objective of this celebration is to publish the Natura 2000 company, the largest network of protected spaces in the world – More than 27,000 in the entire European Union- in which human nature and activity co-exist and which cherish a very high ecological, social and economic heritage.
In the News, This network houses more than 27,000 natural spaces of great ecological value. In particular, Spain is the country with the most protected natural spaces in the EU, 30% of the territory is part of this network Nature 2000.
European Natura 2000 Network Day
There European Day of the Natura 2000 Network from SEO/Birdlife, various initiatives have been drawn up in which all citizens can participate. They encourage you to organize an event in which you can distribute its main report this year: more protected spaces are needed within the network; You can also participate as an audience.
They in turn introduce them Help two workshops online about how you can be a volunteer from IBA (important area for the preservation of birds and biodiversity) Or how you can know the electric line monitoring campaign in network spaces. And of course don’t forget to make and share the butterfly gesture with your hands.
He The main objective of the Natura 2000 network is to guarantee the preservation of a series of natural values, habitats and species in favorable nature conservation. The inventory of important areas for the preservation of birds and biodiversity (IBA) compiles a series of spaces identified by SEO/Birdlife by the application of scientific criteria.
The relationship between the IBA and the Zepa of the Natura 2000 network is very narrow, up to the point that there is case law so that the IBA inventory is the reference for the designation of the Zepa. Currently, The overlap between IBA and the protected spaces of the Natura 2000 network does not reach 50%. It is necessary to continue in the designation and update of the Red Natura 2000 That under the lack of this coverage.
He Through the cooperation of voluntary people, IBR program allows you to know the threats that influence the species with which space has been identified. To have the leadership, you just have to know the space and visit it with some frequency, so it can be where you go to Vogel, where you do the Sacre or where you live. To dare! If you want to participate as I was in charge, you can register.
They also invite them to participate in the celebration and to organize participatory activities that will be included in the Web card that collects the celebration points. You just need to complete this participation form