Natura 2000 - The European network of protected areas

Stretching over 18% of the EU’s land area and more than 8% of its marine territory, Natura 2000 is the largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world. It offers a haven to Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats.

The Natura 2000 network is the cornerstone of the EU biodiversity policy and plays a key role in safeguarding Europe’s most precious and threatened biodiversity.