Category: Natura 2000

Opinions of the Environmental Chamber

The Chamber of Environment and Sustainability represents: The area of Apano Meria of Syros includes, in addition to the typical phryganan ecosystem, the area “Aetos”, which is overgrown with reed and juniper, and is a forest ecosystem of sclerophyllous leaves (maquis vegetation) and (to a lesser extent) areas cultivated in a traditional manner (abandoned fields). […]

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What the Council of the State says about Apano Meria in Syros

Small islands are among the sensitive ecosystems that need special protection under the constitutional requirement of Article 24 of the Constitution on the Protection of the Natural Environment. An essential part of this protection is the specific spatial planning which must ensure the survival of the natural capital and ecosystems of the island and provide […]

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What is the NATURA 2000 Network

It was found by the European Union that the conservation of a certain number of natural habitats and species of Community interest (Special Areas of Conservation), is gradually deteriorating, with the risk of leading to an irreversible loss of a significant part of biodiversity. In order to prevent this danger, it was deemed necessary to […]

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History and features of the Natura 2000 network in Greece

(November 2012) Natura 2000 is a European network of sites (Sites of Community Importance—Special Conservation Areas and Special Protection Areas), which operates under common European rules. In these areas certain management measures must be implemented, degradation and significant nuisance should be avoided, and an appropriate impact assessment of plans, projects and activities should be implemented. […]

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