positive conservation measures are taken, where necessary, to maintain and restore the species present and their habitats, taking account of the economic, social and cultural requirements and regional and local characteristics of the area concerned.damaging activities are avoided that could significantly disturb the species or deteriorate the habitats for which the site is designated and.In short, Member States must ensure that in all Natura 2000 sites: Combined, this covers more than 832,000 km2 of land and sea – an area greater than Germany, Poland and Greece put together. Today, thanks to the Birds Directive, Member States have classified over 5400 SPAs across the EU. Collectively these sites are often referred to as “Natura 2000 sites” and are now the largest coordinated network of protected areas anywhere in the world. SPAs are protected areas that form an integral part of the Natura 2000 network which also includes Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) designated under the Habitats Directive. the keeping, transport and sale of specimens taken from the wild.įor all wild bird species, Member States must preserve, maintain and re-establish birds habitats to ensure a sufficient diversity and area of habitats.įor threatened bird species, Member States must classify Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for 197 species and sub species listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive, as well as for other migratory birds, paying particular attention to the protection of wetlands of international importance.the use of any method for large-scale and non-selective capture or killing such as with nets, cages and glue.the destruction of, or damage to, nests or eggs, or removal of nests.deliberate significant disturbance, particularly during breeding and rearing.all forms of deliberate capture or killing in the wild.In particular, Member States must prohibit This is necessary both within and outside protected areas. Protecting all wild bird species, including their eggs and nests The Commission prepared a list of all regularly and naturally occurring wild bird species within the EU. The Birds Directive requires all Member States to protect all wild bird species and protect and restore their habitats. See a summary of the Birds Directive and related acts.
It was amended in 2009 ( Directive 2009/147/EC) - changes were made to Annex II part B due to the accession of new Member States. It is one of the first pieces of environmental legislation to be adopted by the EU. The Birds Directive (Directive 79/409/EEC) was adopted in 1979.
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