Guidelines on the Application of Existing International Instruments in Developing the Pan-European Ecological Network

Guidelines on the Application of Existing International Instruments in Developing the Pan-European Ecological Network
Author: Graham Bennett
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287149350

The Pan-European Ecological Network aims to secure the favourable conservation status of the ecosystems, habitats, species and landscapes of importance across Europe. This report reviews the provisions of existing international instruments and proposes priority co-operation action which could support both the development of the network and the implementation of these instruments.

High-level Pan-European Conference on Agriculture and Biodiversity

High-level Pan-European Conference on Agriculture and Biodiversity
Author: Council of Europe. Council for the Pan-European Strategy for Biological and Landscape Diversity
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 762
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287158574

This publication contains a number of reports prepared for a high-level conference on issues relating to biological and landscape diversity in European agricultural policies, held in Paris in June 2002. The conference made recommendations to states and relevant organisations and provided input to policy work and programmes within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Ministerial Conference on Environment for Europe , the Convention to Combat Desertification and the EU's Common Agricultural Policy and national policy developments.

General Guidelines for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network

General Guidelines for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network
Author: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789287143358

The Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy, which was endorsed by ministers from 54 countries in the UN-ECE region on 25 October 1995, provides for the establishment by 2005 of the Pan-European Ecological Network. These Guidelines provide a reference document for all those involved in establishing and managing the network. The document aims to provide a coherent framework for guiding an array of co-operative, decentralised measures which aim to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of the ecosystems, habitats, species and landscapes of European importance.

Ecological Network and Local Authorities Sociological Instruments

Ecological Network and Local Authorities Sociological Instruments
Author: Catherine Mougenot
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287149961

Ever closer links have been forged between caring for nature on the one hand and human activities on the other. In recent years there has been a shift from an interest in reserve-based nature, which excluded man and human activities, to an increasingly powerful nature-culture relationship. Nature protection became nature conservation and then nature development with the integration of socio-economic and cultural aspects. Within the framework of the setting-up of the Pan-European Ecological Network, these sociological aspects have a great importance for establishing an ecological network where the scientific aspects of biodiversity protection must co-exist with nature management and development.

Corridors for Birds Within a Pan-European Ecological Network

Corridors for Birds Within a Pan-European Ecological Network
Author: Colin Hindmarch
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287149077

This report considers the signifiance of corridors for high priority bird species within the development of Pan-European Ecological Network. This involves a brief review of existing research and policy, the testing of recent corridor ideas and typologies, the application of these ideas to fifteen birds "species of European Conservation Concern" and discussion of the next steps for research and policy development.

Identification of the Most Important Transboundary Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe

Identification of the Most Important Transboundary Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe
Author: Robert Brunner
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287149916

The protection of transborder areas in an ecological network system which take account of clusters of conservation areas represents an important step towards protecting natural heritage in Europe. Cross-border co-operation can help provide larger protected areas with uniform management and thus make a considerable contribution to the conservation of biodiversity. This report reflects the transborder co-operation in countries of central and eastern Europe, including Russia, the Baltic countries, Belarus and Ukraine.

Corridors and Ecosystems

Corridors and Ecosystems
Author: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789287152589

Coastal and marine ecological corridors, part of the Pan-european Ecological Network, form part of the migration route of many mobile marine species and are often narrow stretches of water (such as sea straits and river mouths). Shorebirds often move along the coast, itself one long corridor interrupted only by infrastructure and other developments. This study seeks to contribute to the identification of the main marine and coastal ecological corridors in Europe.

Action Plan for the Conservation of the Iberian Lynx in Europe (Lynx Pardinus)

Action Plan for the Conservation of the Iberian Lynx in Europe (Lynx Pardinus)
Author: Miguel Delibes
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789287144232

The action plan for the conservation of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) in Europe was prepared for the Large Carnivore Initiative in Europe, a voluntary organisation supported by the World Wide Fund for Nature. The plan was discussed and endorsed in the framework of the Council of Europe's Wildlife Convention (Bern Convention). It contains valuable information on the status of the species and useful recommendations and guidelines for its conservation and management

Action Plan for the Conservation of the Greater Horseshoe Bat in Europe (Rhinolophus Ferrumequinum)

Action Plan for the Conservation of the Greater Horseshoe Bat in Europe (Rhinolophus Ferrumequinum)
Author: Roger Ransome
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789287143594

This publication results from a request by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention for action plans to be drawn up for the conservation of two bat species as a contribution to the Euro-Species Programme. (The second action plan concerns the Pond bat (Myotis Dasycneme)). The greater horseshoe bat is widespread in Europe with major declines in its population recorded this century. Both roosts and foraging habitats are threatened. Action has been taken in many of the countries that this bat inhabits and this has at least, stabilised populations. Further conservation plans may vary between the current centres of population and areas of depleted or extinct populations. This action plan gives detailed background to the current knowledge of the status and ecology of the pond bat and how this relates to threats to the species. The plan includes detailed objectives, points for further discussion and possible mechanisms for implementation of the action plan.