The Habitats Directive: selection of Special Areas of . . . - JNCC conservation (SACs) within six years (Article 4 4) These SACs, together with Special Protection Areas (SPAs) classified under the Birds Directive (79 409 EEC), collectively form the Natura 2000 network (Article 3 1) The selection rationale for SPAs is described in a companion publication to the present report (Stroud et al 2001)
How effective are Natura 2000 sites in conserving non target . . . Natura 2000 is the network of nature protection areas designated through the European Union and comprises Special Protection Areas (SPAs) designated under the Birds Directive and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) designated under the Habitats Directive The Natura 2000 aims to conserve the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe with 27,312 protected sites extending
Progress in Marine Conservation in Europe: NATURA 2000 Sites . . . Information is given on two NATURA 2000 habitats (sandbanks and reefs), and benthic species, fish, birds and marine mammals, as well as on legal aspects and implementation procedures Last but not least the book introduces the current status of NATURA 2000 in the German EEZ