What is the Habitats Directive Ireland?

The Habitats Directive contributes to ensuring biodiversity in the European Union by conserving natural habitats and wild fauna and flora species. It sets up the ‘Natura 2000’ network, the largest ecological network in the world.

What is the purpose of the EC Habitats Directive?

The Habitats Directive ensures the conservation of a wide range of rare, threatened or endemic animal and plant species.

What are the nature directives?

The Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, together known as the Nature Directives, were put in place to safeguard against the loss of nature, and they are the cornerstone of the EU nature protection policy.

What are Annex I habitats?

Abstract.- Annex I of the EU Habitats directive lists habitats which the member. states must protect by the designation and management of protected areas known as Special Areas of Conservation. This list of habitats has grown from 170 in 1992 to 231 in 2007 due to enlargement of the EU from 12 to 27 members.

When was the Habitats Directive introduced?

21 May 1992
In order to ensure the survival of Europe’s most endangered and vulnerable species, EU governments adopted the Habitats Directive in 1992 (Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora).

Does the Habitats Directive still apply to the UK?

The changes cover England and Wales including their inshore waters up to 12 nautical miles and explain how the amendments to the legislation work; it does not cover offshore waters beyond 12nm but similar processes are expected to be applied.

What are Annex 2 species?

Annex II

  • Mammals.
  • Reptiles and amphibians.
  • Fish.
  • Crustaceans.
  • Insects.
  • Molluscs.
  • Animals.
  • Plants.

How is the Habitats Directive transposed into UK law?

The Habitats Directive is transposed into UK law by four sets of regulations, known as the Habitats Regulations – The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (covering England, Wales and Scotland for reserved matters), ‘The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.)

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