Natura 2000 sites |
Short description |
Summary
Extraction of the Natura 2000 spatial dataset by EEA (https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/natura-12). The dataset is "Natura 2000 public end 2020" spatial dataset (Published: June 2021) downloaded from EEA website in 1 December 2021 and extracted areas that are within or proximity of the Baltic sea coastline dataset.
Description
Natura 2000 is the key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union. It is an ecological network of protected areas, set up to ensure the survival of Europe's most valuable species and habitats. Natura 2000 is based on the 1979 Birds Directive and the 1992 Habitats Directive. The green infrastructure it provides safeguards numerous ecosystem services and ensures that Europe's natural systems remain healthy and resilient. |
Point of contact |
HELCOM Secretariat data@helcom.fi |
Spatial extent |
['8.649261', '31.84058', '52.5801', '66.528396'] |
Type |
dataset |
Metadata information |
Identifier | 47a94309-c72b-4a1a-8982-ed24ae829220 (metadata download) |
Keywords |
Bio-geographical regions
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GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
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environmental protection ; GEMET ; MADS ; |
Resource provider(s) |
HELCOM Secretariat
data@helcom.fi |
Lineage |
Extraction of the Natura 2000 spatial dataset by EEA (https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/natura-12). The dataset is "Natura 2000 public end 2020" spatial dataset (Published: June 2021) downloaded from EEA website in 1 December 2021 and extracted areas that are within or proximity of the Baltic sea coastline dataset. |