Environment

#ATEN0100422AOrder of November 16, 2001 Concerning Natural Habitats and Wild Fauna and Flora Species for Special Conservation Zones

🇫🇷France··Other·High Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The law establishes criteria for designating special conservation zones within the European ecological network called Natura 2000 in France. It outlines the types of natural habitats and species that qualify for such designations. These habitats and species are listed in annexes of the law, indicating their priority status and the relevant biogeographical regions.

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Key Changes

  • Introduction of criteria for designating special conservation zones
  • Specification of priority natural habitats and species
  • Designation of responsible authority for execution of the law

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Designate special conservation zones based on natural habitat types listed in Annex I of this order

French environmental authorities responsible for Natura 2000 designations
operational
high

Identify and classify natural habitats of community interest with designation of priority status (P) according to Annex I

French environmental authorities
operational
high

Designate special conservation zones based on species of community interest listed in Annex II of this order

French environmental authorities responsible for Natura 2000 designations
operational
high

Identify and classify species of community interest with designation of priority status (P) according to Annex II

French environmental authorities
operational
medium

Consider relevant biogeographical regions when designating zones for habitats and species listed in Annexes I and II

French environmental authorities
operational

Affected Parties

Government agencies responsible for environmental protectionConservation organizations+1 more…

Tags

Natura 2000,conservation,biodiversity