EC Directive on Habitats

The EC Directive on Habitats, part of the European Union’s Natura 2000 network, aims to protect key natural areas and species across Europe. It establishes rules to ensure that important habitats—like forests, grasslands, and wetlands—and rare species are preserved and remain healthy. This involves careful planning, habitat management, and cooperation among countries to prevent destruction and disturbance. The goal is to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance, supporting both nature and human communities that depend on these ecosystems. Essentially, it’s a legal framework to safeguard Europe’s natural heritage now and for future generations.