Dutch nature conservation objectives from a European perspective

I.M. Bouwma, W.A. Ozinga, T. van der Sluis, A.J. Griffioen, M. van der Veen, B. de Knegt

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Abstract

In Dutch policy the European importance of species and habitats is one of the reasons to decide if a species or habitat should become a target species for Dutch policy. This study reviews the different philosophies behind previous studies on the international or European importance of Dutch species and habitats. It furthermore analysis the consequences of changing the criteria or thresholds for determining species of European importance for the number and type of species selected.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherWOT Natuur & Milieu
Number of pages60
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Publication series

NameWOt-werkdocument
PublisherWettelijke Onderzoekstaken Natuur & Milieu
No.310

Keywords

  • biodiversity
  • species diversity
  • habitats
  • nature conservation
  • international comparisons
  • european union countries

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