Protected areas of the European Union explained

Protected areas of the European Union are areas which need and/or receive special protection because of their environmental, cultural or historical value to the member states of the European Union.

• NATURA 2000^[1]
• Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
• Special Protection Area (SPA)

See also

• Protected area
• Conservation designation
• Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance

Notes and References

1. Web site: Natura 2000 - Environment - European Commission . 2023-03-30 . ec.europa.eu.