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Gewählte Publikation:
Winkel, G; Blondet, M; Borrass, L; Frei, T; Geitzenauer, M; Gruppe, A; Jump, A; de Koning, J; Sotirov, M; Weiss, G; Winter, S; Turnhout, E.
(2015):
The implementation of Natura 2000 in forests: A trans- and interdisciplinary assessment of challenges and choices
ENVIRON SCI POLICY. 2015; 52: 23-32.
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- Abstract:
- Natura 2000 is the core of the EUxxxs biodiversity conservation policy. 50% of the overall protected area under Natura 2000 is forest. Yet, comparatively little is known about the implementation of the policy in forests. Building on a rich set of social and natural science data, and an inter- and transdisciplinary discussion process involving scientists from different disciplines as well as EU, national and local stakeholders, this paper identifies five important challenges related to the implementation of Natura 2000 in forests: (1) the balancing of biodiversity conservation and timber production, (2) the integration of conservation (science) and local stakeholdersxxx demands, (3) climate change, (4) lacking and less effective funding, and (5) conflicts related to other sectoral policies. Subsequently, five possible pathways to tackle these challenges are proposed: (1) a learning approach through better communication and transparency, (2) a pathway emphasizing the role of conservation science in developing management strategies and responding to climate change, (3) an approach of better integrating Europexxxs citizens in the design and implementation of the policy, (4) an approach highlighting the necessity of an effective funding strategy, and (5) the vision to work towards an integrated European land use and conservation policy. In conclusion, we emphasize, on one hand, the distinct character of the five pathways but, on the other hand, underline that probably all of them need to be followed in order to make the implementation of Natura 2000 in Europexxxs forests a success story. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Autor*innen der BOKU Wien:
- Geitzenauer Maria
- Weiß Gerhard
- Find related publications in this database (Keywords)
- Forest policy
- Conservation policy
- Habitats Directive
- European Union
- Biodiversity
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