Temática: Protected Areas

Protected natural areas

1. Administrative demarcation established for nature conservation. Each administration (European, national, regional) establishes different protection categories, with specific connotations regarding uses and exploitation. These categories include National Parks, Natural Parks, Nature Reserves, Marine Protected Areas, Natural Monuments, Protected Landscapes, Sites of Community Importance, and Special Protection Areas for […]

Protected areas

These are land or marine areas that, in recognition of their outstanding natural values, are specifically dedicated to nature conservation and are therefore subject to a special legal regime for their protection.

Species of community interest

Those that are endangered, vulnerable, rare, or endemic in the EU and require special attention due to the uniqueness of their habitat and/or the potential impact that their exploitation may have on their conservation.

Conservation

Set of measures necessary to maintain or restore natural habitats and populations of wild fauna and flora species in a favorable state.

Ramsar Convention

Intergovernmental treaty whose objective is the conservation and wise use of wetlands, through national action and international cooperation, in order to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development worldwide.

Ospar Agreement

Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic. Its objectives are to conserve marine ecosystems, human health, and, where possible, restore marine areas that have been adversely affected by human activities by preventing and eliminating pollution and protecting them.

Protected area with sustainable use of natural resources

Areas that conserve ecosystems and habitats, along with the cultural values and traditional natural resource management systems associated with them. They are typically extensive, with the majority of the area in natural condition, a portion of which is sustainably managed, and where it is considered that […]

Wilderness area

They are generally large, unmodified or slightly modified areas that retain their natural character and influence, without significant or permanent human settlements, and are protected and managed to preserve their natural condition.

Organic farming

An agricultural production system that does not use synthetic chemicals and seeks maximum environmental balance. Natural fertilizer methods are employed and the rational use of resources: water, soil, and genetic heritage is sought.

Habitats Directive

Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.