Natura 2000
Formed by
Places of Community Interest
(PCI)* which become Zones of Special Conservation
(ZSC)* according to the Habitats Directive
PCI (Place of Community Interest)
Spaces that contribute to the maintenance
and recovery of natural habitats and
protected species in their natural range.
SCA (Special Conservation Area)
The official SCA and the PCIs have been
declared by the Member States within a
maximum period of six years after their publication in the
Official Journal of
the European Community (ECJ). They are governed by special
conservation
measures.
Special Areas for Protection of
Birds (SAPB)*
Declared SAPB
Appointed by Member States and communicated
to the EU.
Virtual SAPB
They meet criteria but have not been
designated as such by Member States.
Natura Network in Spain
Protected Maritime Area and Protected Land Area
Pci and SAPB in Spain
PCI
1467
SAPB
643
Natura Network Europe
The member countries of the European Union must:
Ensure the conservation of these habitats and
species in their natural range.
Be managed through specific plans for each
area. In Spain, more than 70% of
management plans have already been approved in 2015.
The European Commission carries out regular updates of
the Natura 2000 list to
collect new sites or modifications to the already designated proposal of
the
Autonomous Communities and Member States.
Protected Maritime Area and Protected Land Area
81%
19%
Other countries
Spain
Did you know...
Spain is by far the most EU country that has
included more than 220,000 Km2 on
the Network, "which represents almost 19% of the total area of the
Natura 2000
Network the whole EU"
The Natura 2000 Network is the largest conservation
action undertaken by the
European Union.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Dec 2015
You can discover the entire Natura 2000 network here