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Chapter 1 - Introduction: Aims, Scope, Structure and Key Information Sources

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2023

By
Graham Tucker
Edited by
Graham Tucker
Graham Tucker
Affiliation:
Nature Conservation Consulting
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Summary

The chapter provides an overview of the aims and scope of the book (including the European countries covered), its structure and standard topics covered in each country. Includes the general objectives of the Birds and Habitats Directives, and the standard categories used to report on the status of habitats and species. Protected areas and their categories are defined. Key data sources are identified, including for the status of habitats and species; protected area coverage; and nature conservation costs and funding. The taxonomy and sources of species names are listed.

Keywords

Biodiversitynature conservationenvironmental policyenvironmental legislationEuropeEuropean UnionUnited KingdomBirds DirectiveHabitats Directiveprotected areas
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Information
Nature Conservation in Europe
Approaches and Lessons
 , pp. 1 - 12
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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