Alien species are species that have been transported outside their natural ecological range as a result of human action. The vast majority are unable to survive in an unfamiliar environment without human intervention and eventually die off. But some species manage to adapt to their new...

Alien species are species that have been transported outside their natural ecological range as a result of human action. The vast majority are unable to survive in an unfamiliar environment without human intervention and eventually die off. But some species manage to adapt to their new...

The EU birds and habitats directives form the cornerstones of Europe's legislation on nature conservation. These Directives represent the most ambitious and large-scale initiative ever undertaken to conserve Europe's natural heritage. The overall objective of the two directives is to ensure that...

Alien species are species that have been transported outside their natural ecological range as a result of human action. The vast majority are unable to survive in an unfamiliar environment without human intervention and eventually die off. But some species manage to adapt to their new...

One of the tasks of the EC Study on 'evaluating and improving permitting procedures related to Natura 2000 required' involved the compilation of a series of case studies on the practical implementation of the Article 6.3 permit procedure. A total of 12 such case studies are presented in this...

The full and effective implementation of EU nature legislation is central to achieving the EU biodiversity targets for 2020. Article 6 of the habitats directive in particular provides an important tool for ensuring the right balance is struck between economic developments and the need to...