Managing Natura 2000 sites. The provisions of Article 6 of the ‘Habitats’ Directive 92/43/EEC

Summary:

Artide 6 of the 'Habitats' Directive (92/43/EEC) plays a crucial role in the management of the sites that make up the Natura 2000 network. With the spirit of integration in mind, it indicates the various tasks involved so that the nature conservation interests of the sites can be safeguarded. This document aims at providing guidelines to the Member States on the interpretation of certain key concepts used in Article 6 of the 'Habitats' directive.