Active dissemination of environmental information in relation to the Birds and Habitats Directive:

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ENV.D.4/ETU/2013/0063r

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Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Active dissemination of environmental information in relation to the Birds and Habitats Directive: - Appendices

Final report on improving data availability for conservation of wild birds, natural habitats and flora and fauna conservation

Authors: Richard Peters, Mark Snethlage, Hans van Gossum, Glenn Vancauwenberghe, Danny Vandenbroucke, Veronika Mikos, Amor Torre-Marín, Linde Vertriest & Johan Lammerant.

ARCADIS Belgium nv/sa Maatschappelijke zetel Koningsstraat 80 B-1000 Brussel

Reference: Peters, R.L., Snethlage, M., Van Gossum, H., Vancauwenberghe, G., Vandenbroucke, Veronika Mikos, Amor Torre-Marín, D., Vertriest, L., & Lammerant, J. (2014) Active dissemination of environmental information in relation to the Birds and Habitats Directive. Final report on improving data availability for conservation of wild birds, natural habitats and flora and fauna conservation. Appendices. Assignment commissioned by the European Commission, ENV.D.4/ETU/2013/0063r.

Keywords: Natura 2000, Online information, INSPIRE, Dissemination, Webpage, Stakeholder analysis.

Disclaimer: The information and views set out in this [report/study/article/publication…] are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Commission. The Commission does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this study. Neither the Commission nor any person acting on the Commission’s behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

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Contents 1 Appendix A: Survey questionnaire...... 7 2 Appendix B: Correspondence table between the original questions of the Tender Specifications, and the aggregated questions and themes, used in the survey ...... 49 3 Appendix B: Portal review factsheets ...... 54 3.1 Review of the portal “Water and biodiversity” of the Ministry of ecology, sustainable development and energy (France) ...... 54 3.2 Review of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation portal (Germany) ...... 58 3.3 Review of the Nature Conservation portal (Hungary) ...... 62 3.4 Review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service portal (Ireland) ...... 65 3.5 Review of the “Natuur en Biodiversiteit” pages on the Rijksoverheid portal (Netherlands) ...... 69 3.6 Review of the General Directorate for Nature Protection portal (Poland) ...... 73 3.7 Review of the Coalitia ONG NATURA 2000 Romania portal (Romania) ...... 77 3.8 Review of the Biodiversity section of the Ministry of Agriculture portal (Spain) ...... 81 3.9 Review of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency portal (Sweden) ...... 85 3.10 Review of the Joint Nature Conservation Council portal (United Kingdom) ...... 88 4 Appendix C: Page review factsheets ...... 92 4.1 Questions answered for France on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 92 4.2 Questions answered for Germany on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 113 4.3 Questions answered for Hungary on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 136 4.4 Questions answered for Ireland on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 157 4.5 Questions answered for The Netherlands on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 171 4.6 Questions answered for Poland on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 199 4.7 Questions answered for Romania on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 213 4.8 Questions answered for Spain on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 230 4.9 Questions answered for Sweden on the Habitats and Birds Directive ...... 252 4.10 Questions answered for The United Kingdom on the Habitats and Birds Directive ..... 274 5 Appendix D: Raw INSPIRE results ...... 300 6 Appendix E: Correspondence table ...... 302

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1 Appendix A: Survey questionnaire

The questionnaire is presented as follows: Each group of questions included in Annex 9 of the terms of reference starts on a new page.

Text from the Directive First the relevant text from the Directive is given for reference in a box, as here for Art 1 and 2: Text of the BD: Articles 1 and 2 1. This Directive relates to the conservation of all species of naturally occurring birds in the wild state in the European territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. It covers the protection, management and control of these species and lays down rules for their exploitation. 2. It shall apply to birds, their eggs, nests and habitats. Article 2 Member States shall take the requisite measures to maintain the population of the species referred to in Article 1 at a level which corresponds in particular to ecological, scientific and cultural requirements, while taking account of economic and recreational requirements, or to adapt the population of these species to that level. Introduction / interpretation from Annex 9 of the Terms of Reference.

QX Question x from the questionnaire from Annex 9 of the Terms of Reference Yes / No

QY Question y from the questionnaire from Annex 9 of the Terms of Reference Yes / No

The first column of the table shows the question number, QX and QY that refer to the question number in the Survey tool. The second column shows the exact phrasing of the questions from Annex 9 of the Terms of Reference. Most questions from the questionnaire are closed and can be answered by circling “Yes” or “No” in column 3. Column 3 can also be used to record notes or comments for later use in the analysis and reporting.

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Survey Part One – The Birds Directive

Article 3 - Sufficient diversity and area of habitats Text of the BD: Article 3 1. In the light of the requirements referred to in Article 2, Member States shall take the requisite measures to preserve, maintain or re-establish a sufficient diversity and area of habitats for all the species of birds referred to in Article 1. 2. The preservation, maintenance and re-establishment of biotopes and habitats shall include primarily the following measures: (a) creation of protected areas; (b) upkeep and management in accordance with the ecological needs of habitats inside and outside the protected zones; (c) re-establishment of destroyed biotopes; (d) creation of biotopes. This relates to a duty to safeguard bird habitats across the full extent of a Member State's territory. In practical terms, the implementation of Article 3 can be considered as relating to resident bird species not listed in Annex I as Annex I and migratory species benefit from the more specific habitat conservation measures set out in Article 4. It is possible that there are overlaps in information relevant to Article 3 and Article 4. For example, measures aimed at giving effect to Article 4(4), second sentence – such as agri-environmental ones – may also aim at giving effect to Article 3, i.e. the same measures may be relevant to, on the one hand, non-Annex I resident bird species and, on the other, Annex I and migratory bird species. This can be taken into account when responding to the questions.

Question

Q1 Does the Member State publish online the measures (other than legislative ones) used to Yes / implement Article 3 of the Birds Directive – see Article 7(2)(b) of Directive 2003/4/EC which No refers to dissemination of plans and programmes? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q2 Does the Member State publish online progress reports on implementation of the measures used Yes / to implement Article 3 of the Birds Directive – see Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

covers dissemination of implementation progress reports? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q3 Does the Member State publish online environmental agreements used to give effect to Article 3 Yes / of the Birds Directive … No

Q4 or does it publish aggregated information in relation to use of such agreements where individual Yes / agreements are not published1 – see Article 7(2)f) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers No dissemination of environmental agreements? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that measures to implement Article 3 contain spatial data, i.e. maps or geographical co-ordinates, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data- sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009?

Article 4(1) and (2) - Classification of special protection areas (SPAs) and special conservation measures

Text of the BD: Articles 4.1 and 4.2 1. The species mentioned in Annex I shall be the subject of special conservation measures concerning their habitat in order to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. In this connection, account shall be taken of: (a) species in danger of extinction; (b) species vulnerable to specific changes in their habitat; (c) species considered rare because of small populations or restricted local distribution; Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(d) other species requiring particular attention for reasons of the specific nature of their habitat. Trends and variations in population levels shall be taken into account as a background for evaluations. Member States shall classify in particular the most suitable territories in number and size as special protection areas for the conservation of these species in the geographical sea and land area where this Directive applies. 2. Member States shall take similar measures for regularly occurring migratory species not listed in Annex I, bearing in mind their need for protection in the geographical sea and land area where this Directive applies, as regards their breeding, moulting and wintering areas and staging posts along their migration routes. To this end, Member States shall pay particular attention to the protection of wetlands and particularly to wetlands of international importance.

These provisions relate to the classification of SPAs by binding legal instruments and the adoption of special conservation measures for the benefit of the bird species listed in Annex I and regularly occurring migratory species.

Q5 Does the Member State publish online the instruments for classifying individual SPAs – see Article Yes / 7(2)(a) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of legislative texts? If so, state how it does No this, providing a URL.

To the extent that classification instruments contain spatial data, i.e. maps or geographical co- ordinates (and that protected sites are specifically mentioned at Annex 1. 9 of INSPIRE), are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE-compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009?

As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view the SPA Yes / classification instruments in relation to the Natura 2000 site information already co-ordinated at EU No level?

Q6 Apart from classification instruments, does the Member State publish online any special conservation Yes / measures for the species covered by Article 4(1) and (2)? These might include plans or programmes No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

of measures aimed at particularly vulnerable bird species – see Article 7(2)(b) of Directive 2003/4/EC which refers to dissemination plans and programmes. See also questions in relation to Article 3 and Article 4(4), second sentence. If the MS does publish such measures, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q7 Where special conservation measures include measures supported by LIFE or other EU instruments, is Yes / this systematically highlighted in online information? No

Article 4(4), second sentence – Strive to avoid habitat deterioration outside of SPAs

Text of the BD: Articles 4.3 and 4.4 3. Member States shall send the Commission all relevant information so that it may take appropriate initiatives with a view to the coordination necessary to ensure that the areas provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 form a coherent whole which meets the protection requirements of these species in the geographical sea and land area where this Directive applies. 4. In respect of the protection areas referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, Member States shall take appropriate steps to avoid pollution or deterioration of habitats or any disturbances affecting the birds, in so far as these would be significant having regard to the objectives of this Article. Outside these protection areas, Member States shall also strive to avoid pollution or deterioration of habitats.

This contains a very general duty to avoid habitat deterioration outside of the SPA network.

Q8 Does the Member State publish online the measures (other than legislative ones) used to Yes / implement Article 4(4), second sentence – see Article 7(2)(b) of Directive 2003/4/EC which refers No to dissemination of plans and programmes? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q9 Does the Member State publish online progress reports on implementation of the measures used Yes / to implement Article 4(4), second sentence of the Birds Directive – see Article 7(2)(c) of Directive No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of implementation progress reports? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q10 Does the Member State publish online environmental agreements used to give effect to Article Yes / 4(4), second sentence – see Article 7(2)f) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of No environmental agreements (environmental agreements may, for example, cover agri- environmental agreements and might cover widely dispersed species of the countryside which are the subject of targeted measures)? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that measures to implement Article 4(4), second sentence contain spatial data, i.e. maps or geographical co-ordinates, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE- compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009?

Articles 5, 6 and 8 - Strict protection and prohibitions Text of the BD: Articles 5 to 8 Article 5 Without prejudice to Articles 7 and 9, Member States shall take the requisite measures to establish a general system of protection for all species of birds referred to in Article 1, prohibiting in particular: (a) deliberate killing or capture by any method; (b) deliberate destruction of, or damage to, their nests and eggs or removal of their nests; (c) taking their eggs in the wild and keeping these eggs even if empty; (d) deliberate disturbance of these birds particularly during the period of breeding and rearing, in so far as disturbance would be significant having regard to the objectives of this Directive; (e) keeping birds of species the hunting and capture of which is prohibited. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Article 6 1. Without prejudice to paragraphs 2 and 3, Member States shall prohibit, for all the bird species referred to in Article 1, the sale, transport for sale, keeping for sale and the offering for sale of live or dead birds and of any readily recognisable parts or derivatives of such birds. 2. The activities referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be prohibited in respect of the species referred to in Annex III, Part A, provided that the birds have been legally killed or captured or otherwise legally acquired. 3. Member States may, for the species listed in Annex III, Part B, allow within their territory the activities referred to in paragraph 1, making provision for certain restrictions, provided that the birds have been legally killed or captured or otherwise legally acquired. Member States wishing to grant such authorisation shall first of all consult the Commission with a view to examining jointly with the latter whether the marketing of specimens of such species would result or could reasonably be expected to result in the population levels, geographical distribution or reproductive rate of the species being endangered throughout the Community. Should this examination prove that the intended authorisation will, in the view of the Commission, result in any one of the aforementioned species being thus endangered or in the possibility of their being thus endangered, the Commission shall forward a reasoned recommendation to the Member State concerned stating its opposition to the marketing of the species in question. Should the Commission consider that no such risk exists, it shall inform the Member State concerned accordingly. The Commission’s recommendation shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Member States granting authorisation pursuant to this paragraph shall verify at regular intervals that the conditions governing the granting of such authorisation continue to be fulfilled. Article 8 1. In respect of the hunting, capture or killing of birds under this Directive, Member States shall prohibit the use of all means, arrangements or methods used for the large-scale or non-selective capture or killing of birds or capable of causing the local disappearance of a species, in particular the use of those listed in Annex IV, point (a). 2. Moreover, Member States shall prohibit any hunting from the modes of transport and under the conditions mentioned in Annex IV, point (b). Article 5 requires MS to establish a general system of protection for all wild bird species including a number of prohibitions. This would cover, for example, measures to deal with deliberate poisoning of wild birds. Article 6 sets out prohibitions on trade in birds. Article 8 sets out prohibitions related to hunting.

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Q11 Does the Member State publish online the measures making up the system of strict protection Yes / referred to in Article 5 of the Birds Directive – to the extent to which these measures include No binding rules, see Article 7(2)(a) of Directive 2003/4/EC …

Q12 and to the extent to which these measures include plans or programmes, see Article 7(2)(b), Yes / which respectively cover dissemination of legislation and dissemination of plans and programmes? No If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q13 Is any information published online on any action to enforce the prohibitions referred to in Article Yes / 5, 6 and 8 e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions – see No Article 7(2)(c ) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers the dissemination of implementation progress reports? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Article 7 – Hunting Text of the BD: Article 7 1. Owing to their population level, geographical distribution and reproductive rate throughout the Community, the species listed in Annex II may be hunted under national legislation. Member States shall ensure that the hunting of these species does not jeopardise conservation efforts in their distribution area. 2. The species referred to in Annex II, Part A may be hunted in the geographical sea and land area where this Directive applies. 3. The species referred to in Annex II, Part B may be hunted only in the Member States in respect of which they are indicated. 4. Member States shall ensure that the practice of hunting, including falconry if practiced, as carried on in accordance with the national measures in force, complies with the principles of wise use and ecologically balanced control of the species of birds concerned and that this practice is compatible as regards the population of these species, in particular migratory species, with the measures resulting from Article 2. They shall see in particular that the species to which hunting laws apply are not hunted during the rearing season or during the various stages of reproduction. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

In the case of migratory species, they shall see in particular that the species to which hunting regulations apply are not hunted during their period of reproduction or during their return to their rearing grounds. Member States shall send the Commission all relevant information on the practical application of their hunting regulations. Article 7 of the Birds Directive allows for the practice of hunting but makes it subject to certain restrictions, notably hunting is not to be allowed during the rearing season or various stages of reproduction. Hunting rules – such as those fixing the hunting season for a particular year – may change from time to time. Hunting outside of the rules will bring the Article 5 prohibition on killing into play.

Q14 Does the Member State publish online the hunting related measures referred to in Article 7 of the Yes / Birds Directive – to the extent that these measures include binding rules, see Article 7(2)(a) of No Directive 2003/4/EC? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Article 9(1) and (2) – Derogations

Text of the BD: Article 9 1. Member States may derogate from the provisions of Articles 5 to 8, where there is no other satisfactory solution, for the following reasons: (a) - in the interests of public health and safety, - in the interests of air safety, - to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries and water, - for the protection of flora and fauna; Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(b) for the purposes of research and teaching, of re-population, of re-introduction and for the breeding necessary for these purposes; (c) to permit, under strictly supervised conditions and on a selective basis, the capture, keeping or other judicious use of certain birds in small numbers. 2. The derogations referred to in paragraph 1 must specify: (a) the species which are subject to the derogations; (b) the means, arrangements or methods authorised for capture or killing; (c) the conditions of risk and the circumstances of time and place under which such derogations may be granted; (d) the authority empowered to declare that the required conditions obtain and to decide what means, arrangements or methods may be used, within what limits and by whom; (e) the controls which will be carried out. 3. Each year the Member States shall send a report to the Commission on the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2. 4. On the basis of the information available to it, and in particular the information communicated to it pursuant to paragraph 3, the Commission shall at all times ensure that the consequences of the derogations referred to in paragraph 1 are not incompatible with this Directive. It shall take appropriate steps to this end. Derogations are a form of authorisation and so could be considered covered by Article 7 of Directive 2003/4/EC. Interference with birds outside of the terms of a derogation may bring the prohibitions referred to in Articles 5, 6 and 8 into play.

Q15 Does the Member State publish online the derogations issued under Article 9 – see Article 7(2)(f) Yes / of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of authorisations and environmental No agreements? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that Article 9 derogations generate spatial data (need for derogations to be location-specific), are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009?

Article 9(3) – Derogation Reports

Q16 Does the Member State publish online the derogation reports referred to in Article 9(3) – see Yes / Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of progress reports on the No implementation of legislation? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Article 10 – Research Text of the BD: Article 10 Article 10 1. Member States shall encourage research and any work required as a basis for the protection, management and use of the population of all species of bird referred to in Article 1. Particular attention shall be paid to research and work on the subjects listed in Annex V. 2. Member States shall send the Commission any information required to enable it to take appropriate measures for the coordination of the research and work referred to in paragraph 1.

MS are required to encourage the necessary research and scientific work.

Q17 Does the Member State publish online the research and scientific work referred to in Article 10? If Yes / so, state how it does this, providing a URL. No

Text of the BD: Article 11 Article 11 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Member States shall see that any introduction of species of bird which do not occur naturally in the wild state in the European territory of the Member States does not prejudice the local flora and fauna. In this connection they shall consult the Commission.

Text of the BD: Article 12 Article 12 1. Member States shall forward to the Commission every three years, starting from 7 April 1981, a report on the implementation of national provisions taken under this Directive. 2. The Commission shall prepare every three years a composite report based on the information referred to in paragraph 1. That part of the draft report covering the information supplied by a Member State shall be forwarded to the authorities of the Member State in question for verification. The final version of the report shall be forwarded to the Member States.

Q18 Does the Member State publish online the implementation reports referred to in Article 12(1) – see Yes / Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of progress reports on the No implementation of legislation? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q19 Does the Member State make available online the composite implementation report published by Yes / the European Commission? No

Text of the BD: Article 13 through 16 Article 13 Application of the measures taken pursuant to this Directive may not lead to deterioration in the present situation as regards the conservation of the species of birds referred to in Article 1. Article 14 Member States may introduce stricter protective measures than those provided for under this Directive. Article 15 Such amendments as are necessary for adapting Annexes I and V to technical and scientific progress shall be adopted. Those measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 16(2). Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Article 16 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

Article 17 – Member State transposition/General information on implementation of the Birds Directive

Text of the BD: Article 17 Article 17 Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. Article 17 relates to the duty to adopt national implementing legislation.

Is there a dedicated national information portal, or are there dedicated regional information portals, on Yes / No implementation of the Birds Directive?

If yes, provide a URL and summarise what information the portal contains and, in particular, whether it contains:

Q20 the text of the directive in the national language(s) Yes / No

Q21 the text of the national implementing legislation Yes / No

Q22 the texts of international treaties, conventions or agreements in the field of nature (notably the Yes / No Ramsar, Berne, Bonn and Biodiversity Conventions);

Q23 any related implementation guides or links to such guides (including Commission guides) … Yes / No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q24 … including a correlation table showing the correspondence between the provisions of the directive Yes / No and the provisions of national legislation;

Q25 contact details for the competent authorities. Yes / No

If there is a dedicated national or regional information portal for the Birds Directive or for biodiversity, its strengths and weaknesses should be described in accordance with the Task 1 criteria.

If there is no dedicated national or regional information portal, indicate whether the texts of national implementing legislation for the Birds Directive, the Birds Directive itself and related international conventions are otherwise available online in the MS and, if so, provide a URL – see Article 7(2)(a) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of legislative texts?

Text of the BD: Article 18 through 20 Directive 79/409/EEC, as amended by the acts listed in Annex VI, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time limits for transposition into national law of the Directives set out in Annex VI, Part B. References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex VII. Article 19 This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 20 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.

Some related issues It is not always desirable that information concerning the Birds Directive be published online. In particular, it has long been recognised that certain information, notably the location of rare species, should be excluded from the principle of access. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q26 To what extent is online publication affected by the exceptions to public access to information referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2003/4/EC – see in particular the reference to location of rare species found at Article 4(2)(h)?

National courts may play an important role in the implementation of the Birds Directive either in relation to enforcement action taken by the competent authorities or in relation to judicial review of administrative decisions.

Q27 To what extent is online information available on national court decisions related to the Birds Directive – see Article 9(4) of the Aarhus Convention which provides that "decisions of courts, and whenever possible of other bodies, shall be publicly accessible?

Q28 Is there any central or other official inventory of national court decisions relevant to the Yes / No implementation of the Birds Directive? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

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Survey Part Two – The Habitats Directive

Definitions Article 1 For the purpose of this Directive: (a) conservation means a series of measures required to maintain or restore the natural habitats and the populations of species of wild fauna and flora at a favourable status as defined in (e) and (i); (b) natural habitats means terrestrial or aquatic areas distinguished by geographic, abiotic and biotic features, whether entirely natural or semi-natural; (c) natural habitat types of Community interest means those which, within the territory referred to in Article 2: (i) are in danger of disappearance in their natural range; or (ii) have a small natural range following their regression or by reason of their intrinsically restricted area; or (iii) present outstanding examples of typical characteristics of one or more of the nine following biogeographical regions: Alpine, Atlantic, Black Sea, Boreal, Continental, Macaronesian, Mediterranean, Pannonian and Steppic. Such habitat types are listed or may be listed in Annex I; (d) priority natural habitat types means natural habitat types in danger of disappearance, which are present on the territory referred to in Article 2 and for the conservation of which the Community has particular responsibility in view of the proportion of their natural range which falls within the territory referred to in Article 2; these priority natural habitat types are indicated by an asterisk (*) in Annex I; (e) conservation status of a natural habitat means the sum of the influences acting on a natural habitat and its typical species that may affect its long-term natural distribution, structure and functions as well as the long-term survival of its typical species within the territory referred to in Article 2. The conservation status of a natural habitat will be taken as ‘favourable’ when: — its natural range and areas it covers within that range are stable or increasing, and — the specific structure and functions which are necessary for its long-term maintenance exist and are likely to continue to exist for the foreseeable future, and — the conservation status of its typical species is favourable as defined in (i); Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(f) habitat of a species means an environment defined by specific abiotic and biotic factors, in which the species lives at any stage of its biological cycle; (g) species of Community interest means species which, within the territory referred to in Article 2, are: (i) endangered, except those species whose natural range is marginal in that territory and which are not endangered or vulnerable in the western Palearctic region; or (ii) vulnerable, i.e. believed likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating; or (iii) rare, i.e. with small populations that are not at present endangered or vulnerable, but are at risk. The species are located within restricted geographical areas or are thinly scattered over a more extensive range; or (iv) endemic and requiring particular attention by reason of the specific nature of their habitat and/or the potential impact of their exploitation on their habitat and/or the potential impact of their exploitation on their conservation status. Such species are listed or may be listed in Annex II and/or Annex IV or V; (h) priority species means species referred to in (g) (i) for the conservation of which the Community has particular responsibility in view of the proportion of their natural range which falls within the territory referred to in Article 2; these priority species are indicated by an asterisk (*) in Annex II; (i) conservation status of a species means the sum of the influences acting on the species concerned that may affect the long-term distribution and abundance of its populations within the territory referred to in Article 2; The conservation status will be taken as ‘favourable’ when: — population dynamics data on the species concerned indicate that it is maintaining itself on a long-term basis as a viable component of its natural habitats, and — the natural range of the species is neither being reduced nor is likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future, and — there is, and will probably continue to be, a sufficiently large habitat to maintain its populations on a long-term basis; (j) site means a geographically defined area whose extent is clearly delineated; (k) site of Community importance means a site which, in the biogeographical region or regions to which it belongs, contributes significantly to the maintenance or restoration at a favourable conservation status of a natural habitat type in Annex I or of a species in Annex II and may also contribute significantly to the coherence of Natura 2000 referred to in Article 3, and/or contributes significantly to the maintenance of biological diversity within the biogeographic region or regions concerned. For animal species ranging over wide areas, sites of Community importance shall correspond to the places within the natural range of such species which present the physical or biological factors essential to their life and reproduction; Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(l) special area of conservation means a site of Community importance designated by the Member States through a statutory, administrative and/or contractual act where the necessary conservation measures are applied for the maintenance or restoration, at a favourable conservation status, of the natural habitats and/or the populations of the species for which the site is designated; (m) specimen means any animal or plant, whether alive or dead, of the species listed in Annex IV and Annex V, any part or derivative thereof, as well as any other goods which appear, from an accompanying document, the packaging or a mark or label, or from any other circumstances, to be parts or derivatives of animals or plants of those species; (n) the committee means the committee set up pursuant to Article 20.

Article 2 and 3 “favourable conservation status and Article 11 - surveillance Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 2, 3 and 11 Article 2 1. The aim of this Directive shall be to contribute towards ensuring bio-diversity through the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora in the European territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. 2. Measures taken pursuant to this Directive shall be designed to maintain or restore, at favourable conservation status, natural habitats and species of wild fauna and flora of Community interest. 3. Measures taken pursuant to this Directive shall take account of economic, social and cultural requirements and regional and local characteristics.

Conservation of natural habitats and habitats of species Article 3 1. A coherent European ecological network of special areas of conservation shall be set up under the title Natura 2000. This network, composed of sites hosting the natural habitat types listed in Annex I and habitats of the species listed in Annex II, shall enable the natural habitat types and the species' habitats concerned to be maintained or, where appropriate, restored at a favourable conservation status in their natural range. The Natura 2000 network shall include the special protection areas classified by the Member States pursuant to Directive 79/409/EEC. 2. Each Member State shall contribute to the creation of Natura 2000 in proportion to the representation within its territory of the natural habitat types and the habitats of species referred to in paragraph 1. To that effect each Member State shall designate, in accordance with Article 4, sites as special areas of conservation taking account of the objectives set out in paragraph 1. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

3. Where they consider it necessary, Member States shall endeavour to improve the ecological coherence of Natura 2000 by maintaining, and where appropriate developing, features of the landscape which are of major importance for wild fauna and flora, as referred to in Article 10. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Article 4 - Establishment of Natura 2000

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 4 1. On the basis of the criteria set out in Annex III (Stage 1) and relevant scientific information, each Member State shall propose a list of sites indicating which natural habitat types in Annex I and which species in Annex II that are native to its territory the sites host. For animal species ranging over wide areas these sites shall correspond to the places within the natural range of such species which present the physical or biological factors essential to their life and reproduction. For aquatic species which range over wide areas, such sites will be proposed only where there is a clearly identifiable area representing the physical and biological factors essential to their life and reproduction. Where appropriate, Member States shall propose adaptation of the list in the light of the results of the surveillance referred to in Article 11. The list shall be transmitted to the Commission, within three years of the notification of this Directive, together with information on each site. That information shall include a map of the site, its name, location, extent and the data resulting from application of the criteria specified in Annex III (Stage 1) provided in a format established by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21. 2. On the basis of the criteria set out in Annex III (Stage 2) and in the framework both of each of the nine biogeographical regions referred to in Article 1 (c) (iii) and of the whole of the territory referred to in Article 2 (1), the Commission shall establish, in agreement with each Member State, a draft list of sites of Community importance drawn from the Member States' lists identifying those which host one or more priority natural habitat types or priority species. Member States whose sites hosting one or more priority natural habitat types and priority species represent more than 5 % of their national territory may, in agreement with the Commission, request that the criteria listed in Annex III (Stage 2) be applied more flexibly in selecting all the sites of Community importance in their territory. The list of sites selected as sites of Community importance, identifying those which host one or more priority natural habitat types or priority species, shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21. 3. The list referred to in paragraph 2 shall be established within six years of the notification of this Directive. 4. Once a site of Community importance has been adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 2, the Member State concerned shall designate that site as a special area of conservation as soon as possible and within six years at most, establishing priorities in the light of the importance of the sites for the maintenance or restoration, at a favourable conservation status, of a natural habitat type in Annex I or a species in Annex II and for the coherence of Natura 2000, and in the light of the threats of degradation or destruction to which those sites are exposed. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

5. As soon as a site is placed on the list referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 2 it shall be subject to Article 6 (2), (3) and (4). This provision relates to the three stage process of establishment of Natura 2000, i.e. submission of national lists to the Commission, establishment of a Community list and subsequent designation of special areas of conservation (SACs).

Thanks to cooperation with MS and the EEA, the Natura 2000 network is already digitalised in terms of maps and basic site data, i.e. a SIIF can already be considered established for this key part of the Habitats Directive.

A remaining aspect concerns the process of site designation.

Q1 Does the Member State publish online the instruments for designating individual special areas of Yes / No conservation under Article 4(4) of the Habitats Directive – see Article 7(2)(a) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of legislative texts? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that designation instruments contain spatial data, i.e. maps or geographical co- ordinates (and that protected sites are specifically mentioned at Annex 1. 9 of INSPIRE), are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE-compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009? As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view the designated SACs in relation to the Natura 2000 site information already co-ordinated at EU level?

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 5 1. In exceptional cases where the Commission finds that a national list as referred to in Article 4 (1) fails to mention a site hosting a priority natural habitat type or priority species which, on the basis of relevant and reliable scientific Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

information, it considers to be essential for the maintenance of that priority natural habitat type or for the survival of that priority species, a bilateral consultation procedure shall be initiated between that Member State and the Commission for the purpose of comparing the scientific data used by each. 2. If, on expiry of a consultation period not exceeding six months, the dispute remains unresolved, the Commission shall forward to the Council a proposal relating to the selection of the site as a site of Community importance. 3. The Council, acting unanimously, shall take a decision within three months of the date of referral. 4. During the consultation period and pending a Council decision, the site concerned shall be subject to Article 6 (2).

Article 6(1) – Management plans and other management measures

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 6.1 1. For special areas of conservation, Member States shall establish the necessary conservation measures involving, if need be, appropriate management plans specifically designed for the sites or integrated into other development plans, and appropriate statutory, administrative or contractual measures which correspond to the ecological requirements of the natural habitat types in Annex I and the species in Annex II present on the sites.

This provision is important for the conservation management of Natura 2000 sites.

Q2 Does the Member State publish online the management plans referred to in Article 6(1) of the Yes / Habitats Directive – see Article 7(2)(b) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of No plans? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q3 To inform the management plans, does the Member State publish separately online details of Yes / conservation objectives for the habitats and species covered by the Habitats Directive? No

Q4 Does the Member State publish online the statutory, administrative and contractual measures Yes / referred to in Article 6(1) of the Habitats Directive or… No

Q5 … does it publish aggregated information where it does not publish individual contractual measures Yes / Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

– see Article 7(2)(f) which covers the dissemination of environmental agreements (which may No include agri-environmental measures). If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Where measures involve EU support, as under LIFE, is this systematically indicated in the online Yes / Q6 information? If so, indicate how, providing a URL. No

Q7 Does the Member State publish online progress reports on the implementation of management Yes / plans – see Article 7(2)(c ) which covers the dissemination of progress reports on implementation No of plans? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that management plans and statutory, administrative and contractual measures instruments contain spatial data, e.g. maps or geographical co-ordinates, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE-compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009? As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view the management plans and other management measures in relation to the Natura 2000 site information already co-ordinated at EU level?

Article 6(2) – Avoidance of habitat damage and significant species disturbance Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 6.2 Member States shall take appropriate steps to avoid, in the special areas of conservation, the deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as disturbance of the species for which the areas have been designated, in so far as such disturbance could be significant in relation to the objectives of this Directive. This provision sets out a general requirement to prevent habitat deterioration and significant species disturbance.

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Q8 Does the Member State publish online progress reports on implementation of the measures referred Yes / to in Article 6(2) of the Habitats Directive – see Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers No dissemination of implementation progress reports? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q9 Does the Member State publish online environmental agreements used to give effect to Article 6(2) Yes / or No

Q10 does it publish aggregated information on such agreements where it does not publish individual Yes / ones – see Article 7(2)f) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of environmental No agreements? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that Article 6(2) measures contain spatial data, i.e. maps or geographical coordinates, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE-compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009? As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view Article 6(2) measures in relation to the Natura 2000 site information already co-ordinated at EU level?

Article 6(2), (3) and (4) – Plans, projects, appropriate assessments and compensatory measures Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 6.3 and 6.4 3. Any plan or project not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site but likely to have a significant effect thereon, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, shall be subject to appropriate assessment of its implications for the site in view of the site's conservation objectives. In the light of the conclusions of the assessment of the implications for the site and subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the competent national authorities shall agree to the plan or project only after having ascertained that it will not adversely affect the integrity of the site concerned and, if appropriate, after having obtained the opinion of the general public. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4. If, in spite of a negative assessment of the implications for the site and in the absence of alternative solutions, a plan or project must nevertheless be carried out for imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature, the Member State shall take all compensatory measures necessary to ensure that the overall coherence of Natura 2000 is protected. It shall inform the Commission of the compensatory measures adopted. Where the site concerned hosts a priority natural habitat type and/or a priority species, the only considerations which may be raised are those relating to human health or public safety, to beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment or, further to an opinion from the Commission, to other imperative reasons of overriding public interest. These provisions regulate decision-making on plans and projects that may damage Natura 2000 sites. If MS put online all appropriate assessments and authorisations in a manner that is INSPIRE compliant, this could have a lot of practical benefits, particularly for those who have to look at cumulative impacts. For example, it should be possible to call up all authorisations within a given Natura 2000 site and the related appropriate assessments.

Q11 Does the Member State publish online (i) proposed plans and projects requiring a screening for Yes / purposes of Article 6(3) appropriate assessment, No

Q12 (ii) plans and projects deemed to require an Article 6(3) AA while still at the proposal stage and Yes / No

Q13 (iii) adopted plans and projects that have undergone an AA – see Article 7(2)(b) of Directive Yes / 2003/4/EC which covers the dissemination of plans and 7(2)(f) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers No dissemination of authorisations with a significant impact on the environment? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q14 Does the Member State publish online (i) AAs while the plans and projects are still awaiting Yes / authorisation and No

Q15 (ii) AAs for already-authorised plans and projects – see Article 7(2)(g) of Directive 2003/4/EC which Yes / covers dissemination of environmental impact studies and risk assessments? If so, state how it does No this, providing a URL. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q16 Where the AA is undertaken as part of or via an environmental impact assessment (EIA) under Yes / Directive 85/337/EEC (impact assessment) or Directive 2001/42/EC (SEA), is public consultation No inter alia organised online, can the public express an opinion electronically and

Q17 are the opinions of the public and other consultees published online? If so, how is this done? Yes / No

Q18 To what extent is the work of those responsible for preparing or contributing to AA facilitated by the Yes / availability of relevant information online, for example for the purpose of assessing cumulative No impacts? This might inter alia relate to the ease of availability of monitoring data and previous AAs.

Q19 Does the Member State publish online (i) details of compensatory measures decided under Article Yes / 6(4) of the Habitats Directive and No

Q20 (ii) updates of progress in implementing compensatory measures – see Article 7(2)(f) which covers Yes / dissemination of authorisations and environmental agreements and Article 7(2)(e) which covers No dissemination of monitoring data? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that plans, project authorisations, AAs and compensatory measures contain spatial data, e.g. maps or geographical co-ordinates, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE-compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009? As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view plans, project authorisations and AAs in relation to the Natura 2000 site information already coordinated a t EU level?

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Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 7 Obligations arising under Article 6 (2), (3) and (4) of this Directive shall replace any obligations arising under the first sentence of Article 4 (4) of Directive 79/409/EEC in respect of areas classified pursuant to Article 4 (1) or similarly recognized under Article 4 (2) thereof, as from the date of implementation of this Directive or the date of classification or recognition by a Member State under Directive 79/409/EEC, where the latter date is later. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Article 8 – Co-financing Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 8 1. In parallel with their proposals for sites eligible for designation as special areas of conservation, hosting priority natural habitat types and/or priority species, the Member States shall send, as appropriate, to the Commission their estimates relating to the Community co-financing which they consider necessary to allow them to meet their obligations pursuant to Article 6 (1). 2. In agreement with each of the Member States concerned, the Commission shall identify, for sites of Community importance for which co-financing is sought, those measures essential for the maintenance or re-establishment at a favourable conservation status of the priority natural habitat types and priority species on the sites concerned, as well as the total costs arising from those measures. 3. The Commission, in agreement with the Member States concerned, shall assess the financing, including co-financing, required for the operation of the measures referred to in paragraph 2, taking into account, amongst other things, the concentration on the Member State's territory of priority natural habitat types and/or priority species and the relative burdens which the required measures entail. 4. According to the assessment referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the Commission shall adopt, having regard to the available sources of funding under the relevant Community instruments and according to the procedure set out in Article 21, a prioritized action framework of measures involving co-financing to be taken when the site has been designated under Article 4 (4). 5. The measures which have not been retained in the action framework for lack of sufficient resources, as well as those included in the abovementioned action framework which have not received the necessary co-financing or have only been partially co-financed, shall be reconsidered in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21, in the context of the two-yearly review of the action framework and may, in the meantime, be postponed by the Member States pending such review. This review shall take into account, as appropriate, the new situation of the site concerned. 6. In areas where the measures dependent on co-financing are postponed, Member States shall refrain from any new measures likely to result in deterioration of those areas.

Article 8 makes provision for EU co-financing based on MS estimates. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q21 Does the Member State publish online the estimates related to co-financing of Article 6(1) Yes / measures? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL. No

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 9 The Commission, acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21, shall periodically review the contribution of Natura 2000 towards achievement of the objectives set out in Article 2 and 3. In this context, a special area of conservation may be considered for declassification where this is warranted by natural developments noted as a result of the surveillance provided for in Article 11.

Article 10 – Management of landscape features Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 10 Member States shall endeavour, where they consider it necessary, in their land-use planning and development policies and, in particular, with a view to improving the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network, to encourage the management of features of the landscape which are of major importance for wild fauna and flora. Such features are those which, by virtue of their linear and continuous structure (such as rivers with their banks or the traditional systems for marking field boundaries) or their function as stepping stones (such as ponds or small woods), are essential for the migration, dispersal and genetic exchange of wild species.

This provision requires MS to endeavour to encourage the management of certain landscape features through their land- use planning and development policies.

Q22 Does the Member State publish online the measures (other than legislative ones) used to Yes / implement Article 10 of the Habitats Directive – see Article 7(2)(b) of Directive 2003/4/EC which No refers to dissemination of policies plans and programmes? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL and indicate whether it is easy to identify measures intended to serve as Article 10 measures, e.g. via specific links that refer to Article 10. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q23 Does the Member State publish online progress reports on implementation of the measures used Yes / to implement Article 10 of the Habitats Directive – see Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which No covers dissemination of implementation progress report If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q24 Does the Member State publish online environmental agreements used to give effect to Article 10 Yes / of the Habitats Directive – see Article 7(2)f) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of No environmental agreements? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that measures to implement Article 10 contain spatial data, i.e. maps or geographical co-ordinates, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE- compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009?

Article 11 Member States shall undertake surveillance of the conservation status of the natural habitats and species referred to in Article 2 with particular regard to priority natural habitat types and priority species.

Articles 2 and 3 relate to the objective of maintaining or restoring species to favourable conservation status. Article 11 requires surveillance of conservation status.

Q25 For each individual habitat type and each individual species, does the Member State present online Yes / the data or summaries of data resulting from the surveillance required under Article 11 – see No Article 7(2)(e) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of monitoring data or summaries of monitoring data? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

To the extent that Article 11 surveillance generates spatial data, are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE-compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009? As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view the surveillance data in relation to the specific Natura 2000 sites established pursuant to Article 4 of the Habitats Directive?

Articles 12 and 13 - Strict protection Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 12 and 13 Article 12 1. Member States shall take the requisite measures to establish a system of strict protection for the animal species listed in Annex IV (a) in their natural range, prohibiting: (a) all forms of deliberate capture or killing of specimens of these species in the wild; (b) deliberate disturbance of these species, particularly during the period of breeding, rearing, hibernation and migration; (c) deliberate destruction or taking of eggs from the wild; (d) deterioration or destruction of breeding sites or resting places. 2. For these species, Member States shall prohibit the keeping, transport and sale or exchange, and offering for sale or exchange, of specimens taken from the wild, except for those taken legally before this Directive is implemented. 3. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) and paragraph 2 shall apply to all stages of life of the animals to which this Article applies. 4. Member States shall establish a system to monitor the incidental capture and killing of the animal species listed in Annex IV (a). In the light of the information gathered, Member States shall take further research or conservation measures as required to ensure that incidental capture and killing does not have a significant negative impact on the species concerned. Article 13 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

1. Member States shall take the requisite measures to establish a system of strict protection for the plant species listed in Annex IV (b), prohibiting: (a) the deliberate picking, collecting, cutting, uprooting or destruction of such plants in their natural range in the wild; (b) the keeping, transport and sale or exchange and offering for sale or exchange of specimens of such species taken in the wild, except for those taken legally before this Directive is implemented. 2. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) shall apply to all stages of the biological cycle of the plants to which this Article applies.

Articles 12 and 13 require MS to put in place a system of strict protection for named animal and plant species. They set out a number of specific prohibitions which should be found in national law.

Q26 Does the Member State publish online the measures making up the systems of strict protection Yes / referred to in Article 12(1) and Article 13 – to the extent to which these measures include binding No rules, see Article 7(2)(a) of Directive 2003/4/EC

Q27 and to the extent to which these measures include plans or programmes, see Article 7(2)(b), which Yes / respectively cover dissemination of legislation and dissemination of plans and programmes? If so, No state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q28 Is any information published online on any action to enforce the prohibitions referred to in Article Yes / 12(1), (2) and (4) and Article 13, e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other No specific interventions – see Article 7(2)(c ) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers the dissemination of implementation progress reports? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q29 Does the Member State publish online the measures taken to establish the system of monitoring Yes / incidental capture and killing referred to in Article 12(4) and No

Q30 does it publish data on the results of such monitoring – see Article 7(2)(e) of Directive 2003/4/EC Yes / which covers dissemination of monitoring data? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL. No

To the extent that Article 12(4) monitoring generates spatial data, are the relevant national Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

databases and the relevant information management systems compliant with INSPIRE? For example, to what extent are the network services referred to in Article 11 of INSPIRE available? As regards the inter-operability referred to in Article 7 of INSPIRE, is it possible to view the surveillance data in relation to the specific Natura 2000 sites established pursuant to Article 4 of the Habitats Directive?

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 14 and 15 1. If, in the light of the surveillance provided for in Article 11, Member States deem it necessary, they shall take measures to ensure that the taking in the wild of specimens of species of wild fauna and flora listed in Annex V as well as their exploitation is compatible with their being maintained at a favourable conservation status. 2. Where such measures are deemed necessary, they shall include continuation of the surveillance provided for in Article 11. Such measures may also include in particular: — regulations regarding access to certain property, — temporary or local prohibition of the taking of specimens in the wild and exploitation of certain populations, — regulation of the periods and/or methods of taking specimens, — application, when specimens are taken, of hunting and fishing rules which take account of the conservation of such populations, — establishment of a system of licences for taking specimens or of quotas, — regulation of the purchase, sale, offering for sale, keeping for sale or transport for sale of specimens, — breeding in captivity of animal species as well as artificial propagation of plant species, under strictly controlled conditions, with a view to reducing the taking of specimens of the wild, — assessment of the effect of the measures adopted. Article 15 In respect of the capture or killing of species of wild fauna listed in Annex V (a) and in cases where, in accordance with Article 16, derogations are applied to the taking, capture or killing of species listed in Annex IV (a), Member States shall prohibit the use of all indiscriminate means capable of causing local disappearance of, or serious disturbance to, populations of such species, and in particular: (a) use of the means of capture and killing listed in Annex VI (a); (b) any form of capture and killing from the modes of transport referred to in Annex VI (b). Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Article 16(1) – Derogations Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 16.1 1. Provided that there is no satisfactory alternative and the derogation is not detrimental to the maintenance of the populations of the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in their natural range, Member States may derogate from the provisions of Articles 12, 13, 14 and 15 (a) and (b): (a) in the interest of protecting wild fauna and flora and conserving natural habitats; (b) to prevent serious damage, in particular to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries and water and other types of property; (c) in the interests of public health and public safety, or for other imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment; (d) for the purpose of research and education, of repopulating and re-introducing these species and for the breedings operations necessary for these purposes, including the artificial propagation of plants; (e) to allow, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking or keeping of certain specimens of the species listed in Annex IV in limited numbers specified by the competent national authorities.

Derogations are a form of authorisation and so could be considered covered by Article 7 of Directive 2003/4/EC. In addition, the spatial pattern of derogations over time may be a useful indicator of the interface between species presence and development and other pressures.

Q31 Does the Member State publish online the derogations issued under Article 16 – see Article 7(2)(f) Yes / of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of authorisations and environmental No agreements? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

To the extent that Article 16 derogations generate spatial data (need for derogations to be location-specific), are the relevant national databases documented with INSPIRE compliant metadata and are discovery and view services compliant with INSPIRE implementing rules on network services and data-sets? More specifically so far as network services and data-sets are concerned, are the relevant national spatial data compliant with the INSPIRE protected site, habitats and biotopes, species distribution or any other applicable requirements in Commission Regulation No 1089/2010 and to what extent are these spatial data available through the Member Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

States INSPIRE Network Services specified in Commission Regulation No 976/2009?

Article 16(2) and (3) – Derogation Reports Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 16.2 and 16.3 2. Member States shall forward to the Commission every two years a report in accordance with the format established by the Committee on the derogations applied under paragraph 1. The Commission shall give its opinion on these derogations within a maximum time limit of 12 months following receipt of the report and shall give an account to the Committee. 3. The reports shall specify: (a) the species which are subject to the derogations and the reason for the derogation, including the nature of the risk, with, if appropriate, a reference to alternatives rejected and scientific data used; (b) the means, devices or methods authorized for the capture or killing of animal species and the reasons for their use; (c) the circumstances of when and where such derogations are granted; (d) the authority empowered to declare and check that the required conditions obtain and to decide what means, devices or methods may be used, within what limits and by what agencies, and which persons are to carry out the task; (e) the supervisory measures used and the results obtained.

Q32 Does the Member State publish online the derogation reports referred to in Article 16(2) and (3) – Yes / see Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of progress reports on the No implementation of legislation? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Article 17 – Implementation Reports

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 17 Information Article 17 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

1. Every six years from the date of expiry of the period laid down in Article 23, Member States shall draw up a report on the implementation of the measures taken under this Directive. This report shall include in particular information concerning the conservation measures referred to in Article 6 (1) as well as evaluation of the impact of those measures on the conservation status of the natural habitat types of Annex I and the species in Annex II and the main results of the surveillance referred to in Article 11. The report, in accordance with the format established by the committee, shall be forwarded to the Commission and made accessible to the public. 2. The Commission shall prepare a composite report based on the reports referred to in paragraph 1. This report shall include an appropriate evaluation of the progress achieved and, in particular, of the contribution of Natura 2000 to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3. A draft of the part of the report covering the information supplied by a Member State shall be forwarded to the Member State in question for verification. After submission to the committee, the final version of the report shall be published by the Commission, not later than two years after receipt of the reports referred to in paragraph 1, and shall be forwarded to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee. 3. Member States may mark areas designated under this Directive by means of Community notices designed for that purpose by the committee.

MS must make their periodic implementation reports accessible to the public in accordance with Article 17(1).

Q33 Does the Member State publish online the implementation reports referred to in Article 17(1) – see Yes / Article 7(2)(c) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of progress reports on the No implementation of legislation? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Article 18 – Research Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 18 Research Article 18 1. Member States and the Commission shall encourage the necessary research and scientific work having regard to the objectives set out in Article 2 and the obligation referred to in Article 11. They shall exchange information for the purposes of proper coordination of research carried out at Member State and at Community level. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

2. Particular attention shall be paid to scientific work necessary for the implementation of Articles 4 and 10, and transboundary cooperative research between Member States shall be encouraged.

MS are required to encourage the necessary research and scientific work.

Q34 Does the Member State publish online the research and scientific work referred to in Article 18? If Yes / so, state how it does this, providing a URL. No

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Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 19 through 21 Procedure for amending the Annexes Article 19 Such amendments as are necessary for adapting Annexes I, II, III, V and VI to technical and scientific progress shall be adopted by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission. Such amendments as are necessary for adapting Annex IV to technical and scientific progress shall be adopted by the Council acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission. Committee Article 20 The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. Article 21 1. Where reference is made to this Article, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC ( 6 ) shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months. 2. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

Article 22 – Re-introductions, introductions, education and general Information

Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 22 Supplementary provisions Article 22 In implementing the provisions of this Directive, Member States shall: (a) study the desirability of re-introducing species in Annex IV that are native to their territory where this might contribute to their conservation, provided that an investigation, also taking into account experience in other Member States or elsewhere, has established that such re-introduction contributes effectively to re-establishing these species at a favourable conservation status and that it takes place only after proper consultation of the public concerned; Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(b) ensure that the deliberate introduction into the wild of any species which is not native to their territory is regulated so as not to prejudice natural habitats within their natural range or the wild native fauna and flora and, if they consider it necessary, prohibit such introduction. The results of the assessment undertaken shall be forwarded to the committee for information; (c) promote education and general information on the need to protect species of wild fauna and flora and to conserve their habitats and natural habitats.

Article 22 provides for studies/assessments on re-introduction or introduction of species as well as promotion of education and general information.

Q35 Does the Member State publish online the studies and assessments referred in Article 22(a) and Yes / (b) – see Article 7(2)(g) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of environmental No impact studies and risk assessments? If so, state how it does this, providing a URL.

Q36 Does the Member State publish online general information for the purposes of Article 22(c), for Yes / example: No press releases concerning implementation of the Habitats Directive;

Q37 guidance documents explaining how particular provisions of the Habitats Directive are Yes / implemented and interpreted in the MS; No

Q38 information on how citizens can lodge complaints about illegal activities or make other Yes / submissions, including submissions that could be characterised as No

Q39 "citizen science" or Yes / No

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Q41 Does the Member State provide, or facilitate the online provision by other parties, of general Yes / information on the Habitats Directive using the latest ICT possibilities such as "applications" or No "apps" –

Q42 see Public Sector Information Reuse Directive, 2003/98/EC which encourages the re-use of Yes / information held by the public sector? No

Article 23 – Member State transposition and administrative arrangements Text of the Habitats Directive: Article 23 and 24 Final provisions Article 23 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within two years of its notification. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. 2. When Member States adopt such measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States. 3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. Article 24 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

This provision covers the requirement to transpose the Habitats Directive into national law.

Is there a dedicated national or regional information portal on implementation of the Habitats Yes / Directive? No

Q43 If yes, provide a URL and summarise what information it contains and, in particular, whether it Yes / contains: No the text of the directive in the national language(s); Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q44 the text of the national implementing legislation; Yes / No

Q45 the texts of international treaties, conventions or agreements in the field of nature (notably the Yes / Ramsar, Berne, Bonn and Biodiversity Conventions); No

Q46 any related implementation guides or links to such guides (including Commission guides) Yes / No

Q47 including a correlation table showing the correspondence between the provisions of the directive Yes / and the provisions of national legislation; No

Q48 contact details for the competent authorities? Yes / No

If there is a dedicated national or regional information portal for the Habitats Directive or for biodiversity, its strengths and weaknesses should be described.

If there is no dedicated national information portal, indicate whether the texts of national implementing legislation for the Habitats Directive, the Habitats Directive itself and related international conventions otherwise available online in the MS and, if so, provide a URL – see Article 7(2)(a) of Directive 2003/4/EC which covers dissemination of legislative texts?

Some related issues It is not always desirable that information concerning the Habitats Directive be published online. In particular, it has long been recognised that certain information, notably the location of rare species, should be excluded from the principle of access.

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Q49 To what extent is online publication affected by the exceptions to public access to information Yes / referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2003/4/EC – see in particular the reference to location of rare No species found at Article 4(2)(h)?

National courts may play an important role in the implementation of the Habitats Directive either in relation to enforcement action taken by the competent authorities or in relation to judicial review of administrative decisions.

Q50 To what extent is online information available on national court decisions related to the Habitats Yes / Directive – see Article 9(4) of the Aarhus Convention which provides that "decisions of courts, and No whenever possible of other bodies, shall be publicly accessible?

Q51 Is there any central or other official inventory of national court decisions relevant to the Yes / implementation of the Habitats Directive? No

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2 Appendix B: Correspondence table between the original questions of the Tender Specifications, and the aggregated questions and themes, used in the survey

Theme Aggregated question Original Question (Tender specifications) Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directives Legal instruments - BD text Q20 - BD Art 17 - TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directives Legal instruments - HD text Q43 - HD Art 23 - TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Legal documents underpinning the Q21 - BD Art 17 - TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Birds and Habitats Directives Legal instruments - BD national law LEGISLATION Legal documents underpinning the Q24 - BD Art 17 - CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national Birds and Habitats Directives Legal instruments - BD national law legislation provisions Legal documents underpinning the Q44 - HD Art 23 - TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Birds and Habitats Directives Legal instruments - HD national law legislation Legal documents underpinning the Q47 - HD Art 23 - CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national Birds and Habitats Directives Legal instruments - HD national law legislation provisions Legal documents underpinning the Legal instruments - International Q22 - BD Art 17 - TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions Birds and Habitats Directives conventions and agreements (specify below) Legal documents underpinning the Legal instruments - International Q45 - HD Art 23 - TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, Birds and Habitats Directives conventions and agreements in the field of nature Legal documents underpinning the Legal instruments - BD SPA designation Q5 - BD Art 4.1 - INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs Birds and Habitats Directives (+map) (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Legal documents underpinning the Legal instruments - HD SAC designation Birds and Habitats Directives (+map) Q1 - HD Art 4.4 - INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Information on conservation objectives, measures and Conservation measures - HD Objectives Q3 - HD Art 6.1 - Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats management plans (+map+rpt) and species Information on conservation objectives, measures and Conservation measures - HD management plans Management plans (+map+rpt) Q2 - HD Art 6.1 - MANAGEMENT PLANS Information on conservation objectives, measures and Conservation measures - HD Q7 - HD Art 6.1 - PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of management plans Management plans (+map+rpt) MANAGEMENT PLANS Information on conservation objectives, measures and Conservation measures - Sites, Q1 - BD Art 3 - MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and management plans protected areas (+map) migratory) BIRDS Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Information on conservation Conservation measures - Habitat objectives, measures and conservation, restoration measures Q8 - BD Art 4.4 - MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION management plans (+map+rpt) OUTSIDE of SPAs Information on conservation Conservation measures - Habitat objectives, measures and conservation, restoration measures Q2 - BD Art 3 - PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to management plans (+map+rpt) SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Information on conservation Conservation measures - Habitat objectives, measures and conservation, restoration measures Q9 - BD Art 4.4 - PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of management plans (+map+rpt) MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Information on conservation Conservation measures - Habitat objectives, measures and conservation, restoration measures Q8 - HD Art 6.2 - PROGRESS REPORTS on IMPLEMENTATION of management plans (+map+rpt) measures to AVOID DETERIORATION of habitats and species Information on conservation Conservation measures - Species, objectives, measures and biodiversity action, protection plans Q6 - BD Art 4.1 - special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and management plans (+map+rpt) migratory BIRDS Information on conservation Conservation measures - Spatial objectives, measures and planning, administrative measures Q4 - HD Art 6.1 - statutory, administrative and contractual management plans (+map+rpt) MEASURES Information on conservation Conservation measures - Spatial objectives, measures and planning, administrative measures Q5 - HD Art 6.1 - AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, management plans (+map+rpt) administrative and contractual (e.g. Agri-environmental) MEASURES Information on conservation objectives, measures and Conservation measures - Ecological management plans coherence (+map+rpt) Q22 - HD Art 10 - MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Information on conservation objectives, measures and Conservation measures - Ecological Q23 - HD Art 10 - PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the management plans coherence (+map+rpt) MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Financing - Prioritized action Q21 - HD Art 8 - Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of Information on financing Natura 2000 frameworks MANAGEMENT PLANS Financing - Environmental agreements Q10 - BD Art 4.4 - ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted Information on financing Natura 2000 (+map+rpt) measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Financing - Environmental agreements Q3 - BD Art 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non- Information on financing Natura 2000 (+map+rpt) Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Q4 - BD Art 3 - AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to Financing - Environmental agreements ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and Information on financing Natura 2000 (+map+rpt) migratory) BIRDS Financing - Environmental agreements Q10 - HD Art 6.2 - AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL Information on financing Natura 2000 (+map+rpt) AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Financing - Environmental agreements Q9 - HD Art 6.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid Information on financing Natura 2000 (+map+rpt) deterioration of habitats and species Financing - Environmental agreements Q24 - HD Art 10 - ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR Information on financing Natura 2000 (+map+rpt) LANDSCAPE FEATURES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q7 - BD Art 4.1 - MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU Information on financing Natura 2000 Financing - LIFE & other EU instruments Q6 - HD Art 6.1 - Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under Information on financing Natura 2000 Financing - LIFE & other EU LIFE Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Appropriate Q11 - HD Art 6.3 - PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING 2000 assessment (+map+rpt) SCREENING for purposes of AA Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Appropriate Q12 - HD Art 6.3 - Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA 2000 assessment (+map+rpt) while at the proposal stage Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Appropriate 2000 assessment (+map+rpt) Q13 - HD Art 6.3 - ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Appropriate Q14 - HD Art 6.3 - AAs for plans and projects PENDING 2000 assessment (+map+rpt) AUTHORISATION Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Appropriate 2000 assessment (+map+rpt) Q15 - HD Art 6.3 - AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Compensation 2000 (+map+rpt) Q19 - HD Art 6.4 - Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura Plans and projects - Compensation Q20 - HD Art 6.4 - UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing 2000 (+map+rpt) COMPENSATORY MEASURES Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000 Research and monitoring - Science Q17 - BD Art 10 - RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000 Research and monitoring - Science Q34 - HD Art 18 - RESEARCH and scientific work Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - Citizen surveillance related to Natura 2000 science and crowd sourcing Q39 - HD Art 22 - CITIZEN SCIENCE Research and monitoring - Citizen Public information and participation science and crowd sourcing Q40 - HD Art 22 - CROWD SOURCING Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - Data from Q25 - HD Art 11 - DATA or summaries of data resulting from surveillance related to Natura 2000 surveillance (+map+rpt) SURVEILLANCE Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - Assessment Q35 - HD Art 22 - STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION surveillance related to Natura 2000 of (re)introductions of species Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - Exceptions to Q26 - BD - EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. surveillance related to Natura 2000 public access location of rare species) Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - Exceptions to Q49 - HD - EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. surveillance related to Natura 2000 public access Location of rare species) Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - BD Report Q18 - BD Art 12.1 - REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL surveillance related to Natura 2000 Art 12 PROVISIONS taken under the BD Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - BD Report Q19 - BD Art 12.2 - COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of surveillance related to Natura 2000 Art 12 NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Scientific research, monitoring and Research and monitoring - HD Report surveillance related to Natura 2000 Art 17 Q33 - HD Art 17.1 - IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations Legal - Strict protection measures Q11 - BD Art 5 - MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Legal information on strict protection, Q12 - BD Art 5 - MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of court rulings and derogations Legal - Strict protection measures LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Legal information on strict protection, Q26 - HD Art 12.1 - Measures making up the systems of BINDING court rulings and derogations Legal - Strict protection measures RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Legal information on strict protection, Q27 - HD Art 12.1 - Measures making up the systems of PLANS and court rulings and derogations Legal - Strict protection measures PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Q28 - HD Art 12 - Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. Legal information on strict protection, Legal - HD Enforcement of strict number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific court rulings and derogations protection interventions) Legal information on strict protection, Q13 - BD Art 5 - ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number court rulings and derogations Legal - Prohibitions and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Legal information on strict protection, Legal - HD Monitoring Incidental capture Q30 - HD Art 12.4 - DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental court rulings and derogations (+map+rpt) CAPTURE and killing Legal information on strict protection, Legal - HD Monitoring Incidental capture Q29 - HD Art 12.4 - Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of court rulings and derogations (+map+rpt) MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations Legal - BD Hunting related measures Q14 - BD Art 7 - HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Legal information on strict protection, Q27 - BD - NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds court rulings and derogations Legal - National court decisions Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Legal information on strict protection, Q50 - HD - NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats court rulings and derogations Legal - National court decisions Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Legal information on strict protection, Q51 - HD - INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to court rulings and derogations Legal - National court decisions the implementation of the Habitats Directive Legal information on strict protection, Q28 - BD - INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to court rulings and derogations Legal - National court decisions the implementation of the Birds Directive Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations Legal - BD Derogations (+map+rpt) Q15 - BD Art 9 - DEROGATIONS Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations Legal - BD Derogations (+map+rpt) Q16 - BD Art 9.3 - DEROGATION REPORTS Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations Legal - HD Derogations (+map+rpt) Q31 - HD Art 16 - DEROGATIONS ISSUED Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations Legal - HD Derogations (+map+rpt) Q32 - HD Art 16.2 - DEROGATION REPORTS Public information and participation - Q23 - BD Art 17 - IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC Public information and participation Guidance guidelines) Public information and participation - Q46 - HD Art 23 - IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC Public information and participation Guidance guidelines) Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Public information and participation - Q37 - HD Art 22 - GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and Public information and participation Guidance interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Public information and participation - Q36 - HD Art 22 - PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the Public information and participation (Media) communication HD Public information and participation - Public information and participation Consultations on N2K Q16 - HD Art 6.3 - EIA: PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Public information and participation - Public information and participation Consultations on N2K Q17 - HD Art 6.3 - EIA: ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Public information and participation - Q18 - HD Art 6.3 - EIA: OPINIONS of the public and other Public information and participation Consultations on N2K CONSULTEES Public information and participation - Q38 - HD Art 22 - citizens’ COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: Public information and participation Consultations on N2K information on how to make them Public information and participation - Public information and participation Re-use of information Q41 - HD Art 22 - APPs: online provision by other parties Public information and participation - Public information and participation Re-use of information Q42 - HD Art 22 - RE-USE OF INFORMATION Public information and participation - Public information and participation Contact details of competent authorities Q48 - HD Art 23 - CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Public information and participation - Public information and participation Contact details of competent authorities Q25 - BD Art 17 - contact details competent authorities Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

3 Appendix B: Portal review factsheets

3.1 Review of the portal “Water and biodiversity” of the Ministry of ecology, sustainable development and energy (France)

URL http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Eau-et-Biodiversite,5772-.html

Portal name Eau et biodiversité

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 88

Is a simple sitemap available?: NO The site map is quite detailed

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): YES The site map is quite detailed

Are there dropdown menus?: YES Self-explanatory

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES Self-explanatory

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: YES Links to dossiers on particular subjects are often accompanied by a relevant illustration or icon

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES The upper horizontal navigation pane, also showing the changing breadcrumb trail is a very useful navigation reference, consisting of a first row on "Services" and a second row on "Themes"

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES The homepage (of the Ministry) provides moving images corresponding to changing highlighted news items. The "home page" of the "water and biodiversity" section provides direct shortcuts to "news items", "main subjects" (grands dossiers), selected focus ar

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: YES The standard horizontal navigation pane is clearly present. On the right hand there is a more dynamic link navigation pane, and at the bottom there are links to dedicated (sub) sites.

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Structure: 83

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: NO The first level division by theme is logical and intuitive, but it contains a number of curious repetitions, in particular as far as the conservation of the sea is concerned. It is dealt with under the main entry "Water and Biodiversity" but also under "S

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES News items are presented on the Ministry’s homepage but also on the first pages of each main section such as the one on Water and biodiversity

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: YES There are subsections dealing more particularly with sites, habitats (biotopes) and species conservation

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: YES Reports found through a search can be displayed in a chronological order and can also be filtered by year

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES The access to other relevant portals at national level is easy through the right hand dynamic navigation pane and through links in the text. The links to the regions are even easier through an interactive map

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES There are links to the portals of the EU Environment DG and to those of the major European and international conventions.

Searchability and georeferencing: 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES A simple search box in the upper right corner is present throughout the surfing on the website

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: YES Results from the simple search can be sorted by relevance or date and filtered according to theme, period, ministry and type of information

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES Several types of information (sites, habitats, species and regions) can be accessed or queries by a dynamic map tool

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The search box is always present in the upper right corner of the screen

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: YES See above

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Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 50

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES The website contains information that is updated on an almost daily basis

Are all the links functioning?: YES No dead links have been encountered during the navigation

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES There are many direct links (and even deep links, for example into the INPE site) to relevant evidence and data

Is there a multi-annual database present?: NO Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as INPE and ATEN

Is annual information presented on the website?: NO

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: NO Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as INPE and ATEN, where the direct links to SACs and SPAs are presented

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as INPE and ATEN, where the direct links to species and habitats are presented

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as INPE and ATEN. Information other than data is presented in a quite consistent way

Coverage and coherence: 85

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 71 In total this website covers fully and partially 20 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 70 In total this website covers fully and partially 36 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 70 In total this website covers fully and partially 56 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: YES The portal gives a quite extensive and detailed coverage of issues, information and data related to the BHD, with clear and direct links to external relevant sources of information

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Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases each summary introduction of a relevant nature conservation subject is accompanied by an extensive and relevant list of links to other sources of information on dedicated websites

Conclusions

Strengths: Well-structured and organised, visually attractive, comprehensive (for a portal), up-to- date, easy to navigate. The general web lay-out is similar for all central government departments and their representative bodies at regional (DREAL) and department le

Weaknesses: Presentation of coastal and marine biodiversity and Natura 2000 related information at two different areas of the website (Accueil du site > Eau et Biodiversité > Mer et littoral & Accueil du site > Mer et littoral > Biodiversité marine et littorale). Als

Highlights / good practice: YES Short and clear URL, www.natura2000.fr, redirects to the dedicated pages of the ministry (the portal discussed here), so avoiding duplication of information. Interactive map to guide the user to regions, sites, habitats and species

Overall impression(hier zouden we ook een punt op de schaal van 1 tot 10 kunnen geven): 8 Clear, well organised and structured, attractive, illustrated, intuitive, comprehensive and current.

Final score (calculated): 81 VERY GOOD

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3.2 Review of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation portal (Germany)

URL http://www.bfn.de/startseite+M52087573ab0.html

Portal name Bundesamt für Naturschutz / Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 75 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: NO The website contains a very detailed sitemap.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): YES The sitemap contains a lot of detail with is all presented with foldout menu's

Are there dropdown menus?: YES When item are selected within the navigator a dropdown menu appears showing all the items covered by the header.

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES On the top of the website there is a clear breadcrumb track present.

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: YES When going through the website it is clear that a lot of links are illustrated by simple icons and picture explaining the content.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES The header and the navigation panel are kept constant throughout the process. This helps the user to understand his/her location on the website.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES The website provides a link to an interactive mapping tool for protected sites.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: NO The homepage does not provide the user with information on the structure of the website.

Structure: 83 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: NO The first level of subdivisions on the website does not easily provide the user with relevant information on Natura 2000. Additionally the activity headers contain most of the information, while the other headers are in some cases poorly populated.

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

On the homepage relevant conferences and documents are presented.

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: YES In the navigation panel you can select a tab for habitat and species. Here separated information is provided on species. Additionally a red list tab is provided on threatened species.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: YES Reports can be found in different years, from 2007 until 2012. Additionally in many headers the relevant years are mentioned.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES There is a dedicated page to all kinds of relevant portal links. These links both include national and regional portals.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES There is a dedicated page to international links. Including links to the EU, DG Environment and LIFE. Other international links are also included.

Searchability and georeferencing: 100 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES A simple search box is present throughout the website.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: YES There is an impressive amount of search options present on the main portal of Germany.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES There is a link present to an interactive map which provides the user with relevant information on SAC and SPA designation.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The simple search box is made available from every location of the website.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: YES On this website it is possible to search within different categories, or present the requested results in a specific categorisation.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 75 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES The website contains information that is frequently updated.

Are all the links functioning?: YES No non-functioning links were found on this portal.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

In the first level of headers a direct link is provided to the International Academy page where different links are provided to research outputs and portals.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: YES The portal contains a literature database providing multi-annual data.

Is annual information presented on the website?: NO There are no specific links provided to annual information on the portal.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: YES An interactive database is available providing a search database to individual SACs or SPAs

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO Surprisingly no specific links where found to protected species.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES The information is always presented with a specific header and sub headers. Additionally on the right hand side relevant links and documents are provided.

Coverage and coherence: 50 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %:

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %:

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %:

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: YES This main German portal gives an extensive of issues, from legal to practical measures. Additionally there are clear and direct links to external relevant sources of information.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES The portal contains multiple links to portals that are relevant for the page survey.

Conclusions

Strengths: The search function on the website is highly advanced. Additionally the databases that are provided are well structured an easy to use. The information contained on the website is also fast and effective.

Weaknesses: The structure of the website is not always evident. Additionally the headers and sub- headers could be improved. Finally locating information on specific SPAs and SACs appeared to be difficult and no information is provided per protected species.

Highlights / good practice: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The search database shows a lot of options which are highly relevant when looking for specific information. Additionally the databases provided on this website are highly functional. Finally the fixed box with relevant information sources, with regards to

Overall impression: 8 Highly useful website with a lot of information and a clear search path to the information.

Final score (calculated): 77

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3.3 Review of the Nature Conservation portal (Hungary)

URL http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/

Portal name Termeszetvedelem / Nature Conservation portal

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 88 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES The sitemap is excellent. This is the best way to navigate on the website and search for specific topics.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): YES Self evident

Are there dropdown menus?: YES Self evident

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES Self evident

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: NO Self evident

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES Self evident

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES Self evident

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: YES Self evident

Structure: 100 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: YES Self evident

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES Self evident

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Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: YES Self evident

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES Self evident

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES Self evident

Searchability and georeferencing: 80 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES Simple search is available, but the results are in a long list which refers to pages, so this function is not particularly useful.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: YES Thematic search engines are available under a link directly on the homepage. Very useful function.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES Although not on the main page but under the relevant subpage: http://geo.kvvm.hu/tir/

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES Self evident

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: NO As mentioned above the search results are not very useful.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 63 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES In general yes, and the portal provides up-to-date and useful information in many categories, however a consulted page about 'Compensation' is under construction since 2013: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2795

Are all the links functioning?: NO The subpages called 'Aloldalak' under the sitemap http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=sitemap_hu don't direct anywhere. Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES Self evident

Is there a multi-annual database present?: YES Databases together with the search functions can be found under 'Tematikus keresök'.

Is annual information presented on the website?: YES A good example is the derogation reports: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2668 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: NO There is a link to a database: http://geo.kvvm.hu/tir/, but not direct link from the site to the various SACs and SPAs.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO Not directly, but via the above mentioned thematic search engines.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES Self evident

Coverage and coherence: 19,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 46 In total this website covers fully and partially 13 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 35 In total this website covers fully and partially 18 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 39 In total this website covers fully and partially 31 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?:

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?:

Conclusions

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Highlights / good practice:

Overall impression: 7 / 10

Final score (calculated): 70 / 100 GOOD

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3.4 Review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service portal (Ireland)

URL http://www.npws.ie/

Portal name The National Parks and Wildlife service

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 63 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES The website contains an easy link to the sitemap. However it is a rather complex sitemap.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): NO There is no option to extent or attain more details. The sitemap is quite comprehensive.

Are there dropdown menus?: NO Surprisingly there are no dropdown menus present, although the format does allow this option to be included.

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES A bar just below the selection categories a breadcrumb trail is provided.

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: YES On the homepage there are multiple links that provide intuitive picture of the content of the links.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES The top and bottom bars of the website remain constant on every location in the website.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES The top bar on the website contains an automated slideshow which shows interesting pictures and news items.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: NO From the homepage the structure of the website is not directly clear. Although various icons are presented on the website, no clear structure could be found.

Structure: 67 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: YES The first level of subdivision is organised by both types of protected areas and other relevant categories, such as publications and other information types. It is highly useful. However the website does contain a lot of additional links which are not cle

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Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES In the left hand-side of the website there is an item that shows both News and relevant recent events.

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: NO The website does provide a lot of information on conservation areas (SPA, National parks, SAC) but not a separate link for species.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: NO Although the database on the website is highly useful, the structure does not aid in finding annual reports published in different years.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES The website has a dedicated link that gives useful links to different databases, international institutes and national institutions.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES A dedicated part of the website provides direct links to the European Commission.

Searchability and georeferencing: 60 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES There is a search bar provided at the top right corner of the website.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: NO No advanced search options were located, while the search option was not working properly.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES There is an interactive map for the national parks present within Ireland.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The search box stays constant throughout the website.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: NO We were not able to find categories under which search results are presented.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 63 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES There are news messages present from February 2014.

Are all the links functioning?: YES Although the search function seems to be out of order, all the other links appeared to be functioning properly.

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Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES They provide direct links to monitoring projects and research projects on the data part of the website.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: YES Metadata is presented on the website and can be downloaded for multiple years.

Is annual information presented on the website?: NO There is no clear link to annual information that is published on the website.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: YES Individual links are provided for SACs. SPAs are presented within an interactive mapping environment.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO There are no specific protected species mentioned on the website.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: NO Information is in most cases provided in different formats. In some cases they only provide links while in other cases they have digested the information in text.

Coverage and coherence: 71,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 54 In total this website covers fully and partially 15 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 37 In total this website covers fully and partially 19 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 43 In total this website covers fully and partially 34 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: YES The portal provides information on legal, practical and financial measures with regard to Natura 2000.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES The portal has a dedicated page which links to other relevant portals in Ireland.

Conclusions Strengths: The website shows a clear structure and has multiple interactive maps that ease in the gathering of data. Additionally the links to other relevant portals is provided in an effective manner.

Weaknesses: There is no direct link to protected species. Additionally the search options on the website could be improved. Finally the information is not provided in a standard format. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Highlights / good practice: The way this website provides maps and data is highly effective. It gives the user the opportunity to select between different mapping tools or databases. Additionally the option to request information is efficient.

Overall impression: 6 Although the portal shows great potential in distributing data and providing a logical structure, it could still be improved with regard to information on protected species and formatting.

SATISFACTORY Final score (calculated): 65

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3.5 Review of the “Natuur en Biodiversiteit” pages on the Rijksoverheid portal (Netherlands)

URL http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit

Portal name Natuur en biodiversiteit (Rijksoverheid)

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 63 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES The sitemap refers to the entire government website and therefore covers all national policy areas. By surfing to the area "Nature and biodiversity”, headings or categories could be considered a detailed versions of the general sitemap.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): NO A detailed sitemap in the sense of a long list of detailed information on biodiversity and Natura 2000 is not present.

Are there dropdown menus?: NO Self evident

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES Self evident

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: NO Self evident

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES Although the website does not provide drop down menus, the orientation and searchability of the website is greatly increased by a horizontal series of 5 fixed tabs, and a vertical related information column at the right that changes according to the selec

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES The homepage is the one of the central government, i.e. not a page exclusive to biodiversity or nature. It provides a clear interactive entry point to (policy) subjects, government bodies, ministries and publications.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: YES Self evident

Structure: 67 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: YES The first level subdivision is very clear and gives a comprehensive overview of all relevant government and policy themes. It is like a large sitemap.

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Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES The first content item on the homepage is a selected news item. The second tab in the main upper ribbon is a news section.

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: NO The main elements that structure the information are rather more policy related (national policies and designations, international commitments, EU policies) than focused on sites, species and habitats. Only exception is about sites (protected areas).

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: NO Related documents that pop up in association with a selected subject are ordered chronologically, but there is no version control.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES The related information column on the right changes according to subject and provides direct links to other relevant websites.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES In the section on international biodiversity protection, there are links to relevant EU and international portals and key documents.

Searchability and georeferencing: 80 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES A simple search box in the upper right corner is present throughout the surfing on the website.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: YES Results from the simple search can be sorted by relevance or date and filtered according to theme, period, ministry and type of information.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: NO No interactive map assist the search for information.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The search box is always present in the upper right corner of the screen.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: YES See above.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 63 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES The website contains information that is updated on an almost daily basis.

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Are all the links functioning?: YES No dead links have been encountered during the search.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES For example the page on Natura 2000 links directly to the main nature conservation evidence portal "Synbiosys" through deep links that guide the user directly to the corresponding evidence.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: NO Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed databases on dedicated websites such as Synbiosys and www.natura2000.nl

Is annual information presented on the website?: YES The website contains a vast collection of publications and documents in a library, with annual reports of many government departments and agencies.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: NO Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as Synbiosys and www.natura2000.nl, where the direct links to SACs and SPAs are presented.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as Synbiosys and www.natura2000.nl, where the direct links to species and habitats are presented.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases on dedicated websites such as Synbiosys and www.natura2000.nl. Information (other than data) is presented in a quite consistent and standard way.

Coverage and coherence: 66,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 25 In total this website covers fully and partially 7 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 38 In total this website covers fully and partially 19 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 33 In total this website covers fully and partially 26 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: YES As a general portal on government policies, the subjects covered related to Natura 2000 are quite well covered. Detailed information about some aspects of the BHD implementation (such as derogations, and details about payments and subsidies) are dealt wit

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Being a portal, this website points to the relevant detailed data bases each summary introduction of a relevant nature conservation subject is accompanied by an extensive and relevant list of links to other sources of information on dedicated websites. Conclusions

Strengths: Well structured, presents a clear overview of relevant subjects to the BHD. Easy navigation, through upper horizontal (static) and right vertical (dynamic) navigation panes. Clear explanation of the habitats and birds directives and their role and reflect

Weaknesses: Some (more technical or specialist) areas of nature conservation implementation (such as derogations, permits and reporting obligations) are not that well covered. The lay out and presentation is quite sober and business like. Effective but not very attra

Highlights / good practice: YES The vertical and horizontal navigation panes. The fact that the subject is presented on the general government website does not link it too tightly to one ministry or department and makes the linking to the relevant pages of the ministries concerned easie

Overall impression: 7 / 10 Clear, well organised and structured, business like

GOOD Final score (calculated): 68 / 100

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3.6 Review of the General Directorate for Nature Protection portal (Poland)

URL http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/

Portal name Konsultacje spoleczne zmian granic obszarow Natura 2000 / General Directorate for Nature Protection

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 38 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: NO No simple site map was found on this website.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): NO An individual link to a sitemap is lacking for this website.

Are there dropdown menus?: YES The dropdown menu´s on this website are highly effective. They show both additional information to links as well as an overview of sub-links.

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES The website contains a clear route of visitation on the top of every page.

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: NO The website only provides text links. Only on specific pages does it provide relevant icons.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES The header and navigator stay relatively constant on the different information pages.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: NO Although the header changes on a regular basis, it does not provide extra information on Natura 2000.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: NO The structure of the website is not explained on the homepage.

Structure: 33 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: NO The first level has to broad classes. It only distinguishes between three sub-classes, making it difficult for the user to understand the information content.

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES There are multiple new items posted in April 2014. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: NO No specific distinction is made between habitats, sites and species.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: NO There is no clear structure present on the website for aiding the user in distinguishing between different publication years.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: NO There is no dedicated page where relevant links are provided to other national or regional portals.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES On the page with important documents there are multiple links provided to European portals.

Searchability and georeferencing: 80 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES On the right-hand side of the website a simple search box is available.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: NO There is no option for advanced searching. Although within the database you can select a lot of categories. This is however not linked to the search box.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES There is an interactive mapping tool present on the website.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES On every page it is possible to perform a search.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: YES The search option provides you with tabs on potential sources of relevant information.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 50 /100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES There are multiple updates present in 2014.

Are all the links functioning?: YES No links were detected that did not function.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: NO On the website there are dedicated links to legal documents and guidelines. However, no direct link is provided to research results.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The portal contains a highly effective database with the option to select documents within specific years.

Is annual information presented on the website?: NO There are no annual reports present on the website.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: NO Although a search database is provided on various sites, including a shape file and pdf, no designated page is provided per SAC or SPA.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO There are no links present for protected species.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES In most cases the information found via the search database is provided in a standard format.

Coverage and coherence: 9,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 21 In total this website covers fully and partially 6 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 18 In total this website covers fully and partially 9 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 19 In total this website covers fully and partially 15 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: NO Scientific information is generally lacking on this portal. Additionally monitoring reports are not provided.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: NO No clear links are provided to other relevant portals.

Conclusions

Strengths: The search function is highly effective; additionally the links for public involvement are clear and informative. The digestion of information into page text is highly effective.

Weaknesses: First of all the website does not contain a sitemap. Additionally the structure of the website is not logical, making it difficult for the user to find information. Additionally there are only limited amounts of links provided to other relevant portals.

Highlights / good practice: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The website is highly effective in generating public participation. It has a dedicated part on the websites where the public can join in all kinds of activities and view pictures of different events. Overall impression: 5 / 10 Although the page does contain a useful search function and provides a good example for public involvement, the structure and content is not highly developed.

Final score (calculated): 37 / 100

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3.7 Review of the Coalitia ONG NATURA 2000 Romania portal (Romania)

URL http://www.natura2000.ro/

Portal name Coalitia ONG NATURA 2000 Romania

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 63 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES A site map is available. However it is not very sophisticated.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): NO No is only contains very broad categories.

Are there dropdown menus?: YES Self-explanatory

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES Self-explanatory

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: NO Only on the home page there are some icons. However this is not the case for the whole website and not all links have an icon.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES The header on this website always stays constant.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES On the homepage you can click on arrows to switch the recent publications.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: NO From the homepage you do not get a sense of the structure of the website.

Structure: 50 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: NO The first level of subdivision is about the Natura 2000 network, Coalition Natura 2000, Members, Resource, Domains and contact. This subdivision is logical from an organisation perspective, however from a conservation perspective this first level structur

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES On the home page it shows a distinctive item box that gives news and events. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: NO Although the website distinguishes between different domains (forestry, agriculture, hunting, etc.) it does not provide you with specific links to either habitats or species. It does give a link to Natura 2000 areas and parks.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: NO Within the structure of the website no distinction is made between different years of publication.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES The page provides you with links to both national and international portals that contain relevant information on Natura 2000.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES There are multiple links to European Natura 2000 sites, including the official portal of the European Commission.

Searchability and georeferencing: 60 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES A simple search box in the upper right corner is present throughout the surfing on the website.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: NO There is no possibility to advance your search on this website.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES A very simple interactive map is present that shows information on the distribution of Natura 2000 areas or gives information on threats.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The search option stays constant throughout the website.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: NO There are no categories provided when presenting the results. Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 25 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES The website shows news items from 2014. Additionally the other information on the website is also up to date.

Are all the links functioning?: NO In exceptional cases some links give errors or provide incorrect links to other websites.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: NO Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

There are no dedicated links to research or monitoring information. Although in some cases information can be found under a specific domain, there is no direct link to this information.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: NO There is no concrete database present that provides information on a multi-annual basis.

Is annual information presented on the website?: NO Although a lot of documents are provided on the website, there is not clear evidence on the presence on multiannual information being published.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: NO Most of the information provided on individual SACs and SPAs is provided by providing links to other pages. No dedicated part of the website gives information on various SPAs or SACs.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO Species are not addressed directly.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES The information is always provided in an xml format on the website with a standard structure.

Coverage and coherence: 36,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 29 In total this website covers fully and partially 8 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 20 In total this website covers fully and partially 10 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 23 In total this website covers fully and partially 18 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: NO The portal often only provides general information or links through to other websites.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES The portal is highly effective in providing all the relevant portals in relation to Natura 2000.

Conclusions

Strengths: The website provides ample links to other relevant portals. It also provides a lot of information on management plans, which is unique for such a portal.

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Weaknesses: The website often has non-functioning links or is lacking in structure. Additionally it provides pdf instead of digested information.

Highlights / good practice: YES The links to other relevant portals is very effective and could be a highly beneficial for other portals.

Overall impression: 6 / 10

Final score (calculated): 47 / 100 SATISFACTORY

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3.8 Review of the Biodiversity section of the Ministry of Agriculture portal (Spain)

URL http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/default.aspx

Portal name Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente: Biodiversidad

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 100 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES A sitemap is available for the entire ministry website. For the biodiversity part it does contain the main areas and themes.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): YES The detail after clicking on an item in the sitemap is presented as a contents page, which could be considered an extension of the sitemap.

Are there dropdown menus?: YES Dropdown menus are provided for the main items of the contents bar in the horizontal navigation pane.

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES The breadcrumb trail is present in the main horizontal navigation pane.

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: YES The main policy areas covered by the ministry can be selected by clicking on “areas de actividad” in the main contents pane. The drop down menu shows the 10 policy areas each with a telling icon.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES Except on the Home page of the ministry (where more themes per area are shown) a fixed horizontal navigation pane with the search box, the main contents and the breadcrumb trail are always visible.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES Both the ministry's home page and the biodiversity section have moving pictures linked to current events.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: YES All main themes, areas and services are presented in a clear way on the Ministry's home page.

Structure: 83 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: YES The first level division of themes is logical, although the same distinction between terrestrial and marine biodiversity conservation gives an impression of duplication. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

However, marine subjects approached through the main biodiversity entry refer automat

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES The home page of the Ministry has a dynamic news section. The section on biodiversity shows news items under selected relevant sections in the right hand navigation pane.

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: YES General information about sites, habitats and species conservation is provided through dedicated subsections within the biodiversity section of the website.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: NO

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES The page to the Natura 2000 webpages of the Autonomous Communities exists but is very difficult to find.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES Under the header "biodiversity conservation" there is a special section about biodiversity conservation in the world and in the EU with direct links to the websites of DG Environment and the biodiversity conventions.

Searchability and georeferencing: 60 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES A simple search box in the upper right corner is present throughout the surfing on the website.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: YES An advanced search tool appears after one hits the return key in the search box and allows to use criteria such as "contains key word", "does not contain key word", first date last date, type of file etc

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: NO The website contains a wide array of maps (downloadable in GIS format) and a geoserver, but there does not seem to be a specific map based search function.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The search box is always present in the upper right corner of the screen.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: NO The simple search function returns the results in a list sorted by date or by relevance. Specific categories of results can be selected by using the advanced search function.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 75 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

News items boxes on several pages of the biodiversity section show news items from April 2014.

Are all the links functioning?: NO Very few dead links were found on the website, i.a. to the websites of the Autonomous communities.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES The site is far more than a portal and it contains many of the databases about biodiversity.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: NO The site contains many databases but historical series do not seem to be part of either of them.

Is annual information presented on the website?: YES Reports of activities from different years are available, mainly through the search function, not on a dedicated list.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: YES Links to information about the SACs and SPAs can be found through lists ordered by Autonomous community, by biogeographical region, and through an interactive map viewer.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: YES Inventario Español del Patrimonio Natural y la Biodiversidad is the online biodiversity database with links to species descriptions.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES Data within a species group, habitat group or site type are presented in a standardized way.

Coverage and coherence: 48,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 50 In total this website covers fully and partially 14 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 45 In total this website covers fully and partially 23 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 47 In total this website covers fully and partially 37 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: YES In comparison with other member states the volume of information regarding biodiversity and its conservation is much larger. However, the external sites in other countries often have more information than all that is present on the main Spanish website.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: NO Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

There are links to other websites, but most of the information is located on the main ministry website, which hosts databases normally managed by other institutions in other Member States.

Conclusions

Strengths: Deep and wide coverage of themes and subjects related to biodiversity (and the Birds and Habitats Directives) present on the portal itself. Logical, intuitive disclosure of information. Various navigation methods and clear guidance about the structure of

Weaknesses: What is presented as database of species and habitats is in fact a collection of interlinked pages that cannot be interrogated. The information is present and can be found, but not through a specific search function within the database. No logical and har

Highlights / good practice: YES Illustrated sub-theme boxes within a subsection of the biodiversity section.

Overall impression: 8 Comprehensive, clear and easy to navigate.

Final score (calculated): 73 / 100 VERY GOOD

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3.9 Review of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency portal (Sweden)

URL http://naturvardsverket.se/sv/Amnen/Biologisk-mangfald/

Portal name Naturvårdsverket / Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 100 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES Orientation and navigation on the EPA website is not through a traditional sitemap, but extended menus that could be considered some kind of summarised sitemap.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): YES The summary sitemap unfolds into subcategories. The website also sports an alphabetical index.

Are there dropdown menus?: YES Under the four main headings there are large dropdown panes subdivided into subcategories and with an image.

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES There is a breadcrumb trail, but it is located in the fixed horizontal pane at the bottom of the page.

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: YES Especially at the second level, broad themes and categories are illustrated with well- chosen pictures.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES There is a bottom and a top fixed pane. The top pane has the search window and the four main menu categories. The bottom fixed horizontal pane shows the breadcrumb trail and the summary sitemap - extended menu, but also another search window.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES The home page has a number of interactive picture related categories

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: YES Both the top and bottom fixed panes show information about the website structure. The top allows the visitor to access information by activity-process, the bottom by theme.

Structure: 83 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

There are two versions of first level subdivision: in the top fixed pane, information is structured by process-activity (outdoor life, facts and statistics, objectives and cooperation, guidance and laws). The bottom pane first subdivision is thematic and

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES There is a "press room" with news items and searchable press releases.

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: YES In the top pane menu, there is a category about plants and animals focusing on species and one about protected nature, focusing on habitats and sites.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: NO Distinguishing between years is only possible in the search results or database search.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: YES At specific locations, links to other relevant links are provided.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES There is a special section on EU and international issues with relevant links.

Searchability and georeferencing: 60 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES Both in the bottom and top fixed pane there is a search box that is always available.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: NO Self-evident.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: NO A searchable map search function is provided for protected areas only, not for more general information.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES Both search boxed at the top and bottom fixed pane are always visible.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: YES A filter column pops up next to the search results allowing to filter results by: last changed, document type, language, subject.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 88 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES A search of Natura 2000 results shows that 195 documents were edited this day (29 April 2014). The website therefore seems quite up to date.

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No non-functioning links were found on this portal.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES The category “facts and statistics” provides a wealth of scientific data in support of the policy and management issues discussed on the site. Moreover there is a dynamic horizontal pane above the fixed bottom horizontal pane that gives direct links to re

Is there a multi-annual database present?: YES Content is historically quite deep and documents and content can be searched for various years.

Is annual information presented on the website?: YES Publications from various years are available through the search function and in the document library.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: YES SAC and SAP information can be accessed through an interactive map search function.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: NO No direct links to species have been found, but a link to SLU that manages this detailed information exists.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES Presentation of information and results is very homogeneous and standardized.

Coverage and coherence: 86,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 79 In total this website covers fully and partially 22 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 71 In total this website covers fully and partially 36 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 73 In total this website covers fully and partially 58 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: YES The portal gives a good overview of the main issues related to the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directive and directs the visitor to the related links for more detailed information.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES The portal gives a good overview of the main issues related to the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directive and directs the visitor to the related links for more detailed information.

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Conclusions

Strengths: There are many search options available to the visitor: simple search, two menu's, an alphabetical index. There are dynamic panes that show related information for each page or subject, pointing either at information on the site itself or to external webs

Weaknesses: It takes some time to become familiar with all the search options.

Highlights / good practice: YES Offering two menu structures: one per theme, the other per process/activity. This makes the website useful to a wide audience of stakeholders.

Overall impression(hier zouden we ook een punt op de schaal van 1 tot 10 kunnen geven): 8 Pleasant open lay-out, easy navigation, complete and comprehensive.

Final score (calculated): 84 / 100 VERY GOOD

3.10 Review of the Joint Nature Conservation Council portal (United Kingdom)

URL http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/

Portal name Joint Nature Conservation Council (JNCC)

Ease of navigation, inter-operability and user friendliness: 75 / 100

Is a simple sitemap available?: YES The sitemap of the JNCC is highly sophisticated.

Do main entries of the sitemap link to more detail? (fold out menu, detailed sitemap etc): YES The sitemap allows the user to both look at only two levels within the website structure, or expand the depth to all levels. This helps the user to keep an overview while also providing the opportunity to go in depth on specific information.

Are there dropdown menus?: YES When moving the cursor to a specific icon you will get a dropdown box with information on the content of the link. Additionally, on the left hand side you will attain a site navigator when pressing a link.

Does the website maintain breadcrumb trail (visited route)?: YES The JNCC website gives you the opportunity to click on an icon to move back on step in your visit. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Does the website provide intuitive picture/icon with their links?: NO Although the homepage provides some pictures with specific links the second level pages do not provide intuitive pictures to explain the content.

Does the website provide fixed items that ease the navigation?: YES The top bar of the JNCC portal is always fixed easing the navigation through the website.

Does the website contain an interactive or moving homepage?: YES Within the centre of the website there is an interactive panel that changes photos every few minutes. Additionally this “rotating” screen provides information on interesting recent features.

Does the homepage contain information about the website structure?: NO The homepage of the JNCC does not provide an easy to understand overview of the website.

Structure: 67 / 100

Is the first level subdivision of the website intuitive and logical?: NO The major JNCC structure is subdivided in About JNCC, UK, European, International, Marine and Evidence. Both Marine and Evidence in this perspective could fall under either UK, European or International.

Does the homepage provide links to the most recent information or news?: YES The homepage does provide direct links to the most recent information.

Does the structure of the portal distinguish between habitats, sites and species?: YES From the sitemap it is clear that the structure makes a clear distinction between information on habitats and species.

Does the structure of the portal enable you to distinguish between report published in different years?: YES From the sitemap it is clear that you can easily select reports produces in different years. It even provides Committee meetings on an annual basis.

Does the portal give an easy link to other relevant national/regional portals?: NO The JNCC portal does not give a direct link to portals like Natural England or Scottish Natural Heritage.

Does the portal give an easy links to European portals?: YES The JNCC portal does give a direct link to both international and European websites that are linked to nature conservation.

Searchability and georeferencing: 60 / 100

Is there a simple search box available on the home page?: YES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

On the homepage there is a direct search function that is linked to a Google search engine that helps you to find information.

Is there an advanced search option for more detailed search actions?: NO The JNCC website does not provide the user with an advanced search option.

Is the information presented with an interactive map?: YES The JNCC portal gives you the opportunity to look for information via a BING map application. Here SAC and SPA delineation can for instance be detected.

Is search option accessible from every location on the website?: YES The search bar stays constant in the fixed bar at the top of the website.

Does the search engine provide you with categories of search results?: NO The search engine of the JNCC website only provides the results without distinguishing between categories.

Accuracy, objectivity and historical depth: 88 / 100

Is the portal up to date (e.g. was the last update performed in 2014)?: YES The last post on the JNCC website was performed on 21/03/14. This indicates that the website is kept up to date regularly.

Are all the links functioning?: YES No non-functioning links were found on this portal.

Are there links provided to evidence/research results?: YES There is a direct link to a research webpage that contains all kinds of relevant data and links to research information.

Is there a multi-annual database present?: NO There is no concrete database present that provides information on a multi-annual basis.

Is annual information presented on the website?: YES From the sitemap it is clear that there are publications that cover multiple years. From 2004 until 2014 there is information available.

Are there individual links present to various SACs and SPAs?: YES There are specific links to SACs and SPAs. Additionally links are provided to information on general habitats types and the conservation measures undertaken.

Are there individual links present to various protected species?: YES There is a specific link to protected species. Additionally a subdivision is made between al different kinds of species groups.

Does it provide data in a standardized format or manner?: YES The description of information is always guided with an introduction text and then followed by the specifications. Additionally the data on for instance sites is presented in a general format. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Coverage and coherence: 42,5 / 100

What is the percentage of Birds Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 46 In total this website covers fully and partially 13 out of 28 questions.

What is the percentage of Habitats Directive questions covered by the portal?: %: 29 In total this website covers fully and partially 15 out of 51 questions.

What is the percentage of total questions covered by the portal?: %: 35 In total this website covers fully and partially 28 out of 79 questions.

Does the portal give an overall coverage of relevant information?: NO No, the portal especially lacks in information on management plans and conservation measures. Additionally information on legal decisions with regards to Natura 2000 is lacking.

Does the portal contain many references to other websites?: YES Under the European and International index page, various links are provided to European data portals or relevant pages.

Conclusions

Strengths: It is a highly structure website that shows a high coverage of information. Additionally the digestion of information is highly effective.

Weaknesses: It does not easily provide links to other relevant portals. Additionally it sometimes lacks the more specific information on sites.

Highlights / good practice: YES The specific information on the website is very efficiently digested. What is meant by this is that the general information is not provided by PDF or other documents, but rather explained in short on the page itself (before presenting the official documen

Overall impression: 7 / 10 The webpage is regarded as good because it is user-friendly, easy to use and has a more or less logical structure. However the data content is not always sufficient and the search options could be improved.

Final score (calculated): 67 / 100 GOOD

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4 Appendix C: Page review factsheets

4.1 Questions answered for France on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

The texts of both directives are easily found on the main Natura 2000 portal, under the section `practical references`. They are presented together with the other legal documents (laws, acts, decrees) related to Natura 2000. The link to the text of the Birds Directive refers to the Légifrance website (with a link to EUR Lex), while the link to the text of the Habitats Directive points to EUR Lex directly.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31992L0043:FR:HTML http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Textes-juridiques.html http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000021801102&date Texte=&fastReqId=85178012&fastPos=1&oldAction=rechExpTransposition%20)

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

The Birds and Habitats Directives have been transposed into national law: the Environment Act (Code de l’Environnement), the Forest Act and the General Tax Act. The portal (see above) links to the Légifrance website, where the texts can be consulted.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.consultations-publiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/eau-et- biodiversite-r2.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Textes-juridiques.html http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=0EB6FEEB0FEC146AEF9F5B74 E0C92FDE.tpdjo16v_3?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006191790&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000 006069577&dateTexte=20110819 http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCodeArticle.do?idArticle=LEGIARTI000020632449& cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006071514&dateTexte=20110819&oldAction=rechCodeArticle http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCodeArticle.do?idArticle=LEGIARTI000022495771& cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006074220&dateTexte=20110819&fastPos=1&fastReqId=7323 62232&oldAction=rechCodeArticle http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCodeArticle.do?idArticle=LEGIARTI000020632449& cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006071514&dateTexte=20110819&oldAction=rechCodeArticle

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HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

International conventions

International conventions are listed on the website of the Ministry Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, but not on pages directly linked Natura 2000. The six conventions are mentioned and briefly described on a special page about biodiversity. Three of the conventions are dealt with in greater detail under the relevant thematic areas of the ministry’s website. The CBD is discussed under biodiversity, Ramsar Convention is discussed under the section about wetlands and the Berne and Bonn Conventions under France’s foreign (biodiversity) commitments. The presentations on the portal link directly to the respective convention websites where the official text can be consulted. However, it is to be noted that there are no hyperlinks from the overview page to the detailed pages with external links to the conventions websites and texts.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/La-Convention-sur-la-diversite,12582.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/spip.php?page=article&id_article=11896 http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/spip.php?page=article&id_article=17707 http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/spip.php?page=article&id_article=11883

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation The designation process of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas is jointly described on an information page. From this page there is no direct link to the legal instruments of designation. These can however be found very easily from the main page of the Natura 2000 portal, that provides a quick access to the Natura 2000 technical information on the site of the INPN, where a complete list of SACs and SPAs is provided. Each entry has a direct link to the official designation instrument (decree).

Various spatial applications allow the user to consult the extent of the Natura 2000 sites. The interactive map of SACs and SPAs presented on the Natura 2000 portal is a Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

mapserver of the MEDDE called Cartélie. It offers the precise borders of the sites and contains search, zoom and pdf download functions, but does not give access to site information except for name, Natura 2000 code and SAC / SPA status. Access to SAC, SCI and SPA related information (including designation instruments, maps and GIS layers) at different geographic levels is also possible via a number of different online tools, such as CARMEN, SIDE, ATEN and Base de donnés municipales.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://carmen.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map&service=DownloadLayer http://cartelie.application.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/cartelie/voir.do?carte=Natura2000&service=DGALN http://inpn.mnhn.fr/site/natura2000/listeSites http://inpn.mnhn.fr/telechargement/cartes-et-information-geographique http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Processus-de-Designation.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/cartopas-r345.html

HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives

The conservation objectives for sites are described in the management plans (see below). To inform the development of management plans, the INPN has published reference manuals for habitats and species (Cahiers d’habitats) summarizing ecological knowledge, management measures and conservation objectives. They are referred to from the Natura 2000 portal but hosted by the INPN.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://85.31.222.100/alexandrie-7/ http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://inpn.mnhn.fr/telechargement/documentation/natura2000/cahiers-habitats http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-documents-d-objectifs.html

HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes

Management plans

In France, the management plans are called Objective Plans (Documents d’objectifs, or DOCOB). They are established for each site in a participatory way under the leadership of a Steering Committee (Comité de pilotage (COPIL). The procedure is summarised on the management and conservation page of the Natura 2000 portal. The documents, data and information underpinning the development of individual management plans can be accessed in a wide variety of ways. However, many of the Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

entry points, from the national to the local level finally lead to the same webpages and (geo) information systems where the information is centrally stored. At national level, the individual management plans for all sites are best accessed through the online Natura 2000 Directory managed by Atelier techniques des espaces naturels ATEN. The list of sites can be filtered according to the state of development of the management plans. To track the progress of management plan development and implementation, ATEN has developed an online tool called SUDOCO : l'outil informatique de SUivi des DOCOb, a free service for Natura 2000 coordinators. More details about the process of the development of management plans is given on the webpages of the Directions régionales de l’environnement, de l’aménagement et du logement (DREAL). These are regional structures created as part of government reform and decentralisation, and they carry out the tasks of the Ministry of Environment at the regional level. As an example here is the guidance page on management plans from the DREAL Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur. Regions also offer centralised access to relevant environmental information at the local (municipal) level, through their municipal information database. According to the region, this database is hosted on different types of platform. PACA offers access to municipal information through a system hosted by the MEDDE. the Two information systems, SIDE and CARMEN

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://annuaire.n2000.fr/ http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-documents-d-objectifs.html http://www.espaces-naturels.fr/Natura-2000/Mise-en-oeuvre-des-Docobs/SUDOCO-l- outil-informatique-de-SUivi-des-DOCOb http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/cartopas-r345.html http://www.side.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/clientBookline/recherche/executerRechercheProgress.asp?strTypeReche rche=MDSIRequest&bnewsearch=true&UID=FF422DAC_593E_4e32_9896_0DE8589E8 2DE&instance=exploitation&codedocbaselist=IFD_SIDE&OUTPUT=PORTAL&BACKURL

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

In addition to the Natura 2000 network, several classes of protected areas contribute to the conservation of species and habitats. Information on these protected areas is presented in a comprehensive way on the main biodiversity portal of the ministry.

Prefectoral biotope protection decrees are simplified site protection measures that do not require the adoption of a formal and lengthy procedure to protect endangered habitats and associated species. General information about the procedure is given by the MEDDE, while individual decrees can be easily located identified through the Municipal environmental regulation databases that are maintained by the region.

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http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://carmen.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map&service=DownloadLayer http://inpn.mnhn.fr/telechargement/cartes-et-information-geographique http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Espaces-et-milieux-naturels-.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Qu-est-ce-qu-un-biotope.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/cartopas-r345.html

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

Measures to avoid habitat deterioration outside of SACs (and SPAs) can be found in a variety of places on the internet, from the national to the regional level. Adopted measures at local level are easily found through the interactive online database, linked to the national environmental data map server (CARMEN). Each region lists all nature protection measures inside and outside protected areas in its municipal database. The database presents direct links to the relevant documents (both legal and practical) and to the relevant geographic data layers.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://85.31.222.100/alexandrie-7/ http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SACs Is information provided?: Yes

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans Species action plans are considered part of the biodiversity action plan, and therefore not specifically and exclusively linked to measures to implement the Birds and Habitats Directives. They are part of the national biodiversity strategy. The published national species action plans covering both species form the Birds Directive as well as species from the Habitats Directive are published online on the main Natura 2000 portal and Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

can be found through the search function. No specific webpage lists the species action plans has been identified.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp http://www.consultations-publiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/eau-et- biodiversite-r2.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Especes-menacees-les-plans-.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-differents-textes-en-vigueur.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Qu-est-ce-qu-un-biotope.html

BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Spatial planning, administrative measures At regional level, the Schéma de cohérence territoriale (SCoT) is the general framework for spatial development. It integrates the spatial and territorial aspects of various sectoral policies including the environment, nature and Natura 2000, and more specifically the Regional scheme for ecological coherence (SRCE), see below. Example for PACA.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://carmen.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map&service=DownloadLayer http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp http://www.consultations-publiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/eau-et- biodiversite-r2.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/cartopas-r345.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/continuites-ecologiques-et-trame- r347.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/schema-de-coherence-territoriale- r129.html http://www.territoires.gouv.fr/Schema-de-coherence-territoriale

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agri-environmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence

Measures for ecological coherence are delivered by the national programme for a green blue network (ecological network, known as Trame verte et bleue in France). A dedicated website (Green infrastructure Resource Centre, Centre de ressources Trame verte et bleue) has been developed to assist all stakeholders in its implementation. It recognises seven geographic levels of implementation from the state level to the individual level.

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Regions and local authorities have a key role to play in the implementation of the green infrastructure, through the development, adoption and implementation of a Schema régional de cohérence écologique (SRCE). Although the national resources centre is the main reference, the specific information is provided and coordinated by the DREAL. The ecological coherence measures are intimately linked to the planning measures described above. In particular the regional level SRCE needs to be taken into account in the development of the SCoT (see above) developed at a lower regional scale.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://carmen.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map&service=DownloadLayer http://www.basecommunale.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Etat_region.asp http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/continuites-ecologiques-et-trame- r347.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/enquete-publique-du-srce- r1537.html http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/schema-de-coherence-territoriale- r129.html http://www.trameverteetbleue.fr/

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 22.

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3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

Estimates about EU co/funding of Natura 2000 related activities (agri-envionmental measures, LIFE, LEADER) are not presented in a straightforward way on any consulted website. No specific reference or data have been found that can answer this question. However, some information can be declined from the (ex-ante) reporting on the Rural Development Plans (2006 – 2013).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://agriculture.gouv.fr/Evaluations-Feader-2007-2013 http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Textes-juridiques.html

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Partly

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

The co-funding of the development and implementation of management plans by EU financial mechanisms such as the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) is laid down in a decree.

At the level of the region, as for example in PACA, information about contractual measures is provided. A general map based overview of conservation areas managed through contractual measures (as opposed to statutory or regulatory measures, mesures réglementaires) can be visualised and queried through the CARMEN tool.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://agriculture.gouv.fr/Evaluations-Feader-2007-2013 http://carmen.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map http://carmen.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map&service=DownloadLayer http://draaf.paca.agriculture.gouv.fr/Les-mesures-agro-environementales http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Textes-juridiques.html

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Partly

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 9. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

The co-funding of the development and implementation of management plans by EU financial mechanisms such as the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) is laid down in a decree. Information of LIFE as a financing instrument is provided by the MEDDE though a page under the Natura 2000 portal. It refers the user to the EU LIFE projects database for specific information about the funded projects. Sites that have benefited from LIFE support for management, conservation or restoration efforts, such as for example the Marais de Rochefort, are in general quite proud and open about this funding, and consequently mention it without reserve.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://agriculture.gouv.fr/Evaluations-Feader-2007-2013 http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Le-programme-Life-nature.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Textes-juridiques.html http://www.maraisderochefort.lpo.fr/

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments

Detailed instructions on impact assessments required in or around Natura 2000 sites is given on the Natura 2000 portal of the MEDDE. More detailed information including practical guidelines are provided in the document library of the MEDDE. At national level no repository of appropriate assessments or impact assessments related to Natura 2000 sites has been found. Detailed guidance is also provided at regional level and at the department level. Only activities included on the national or local list established through public consultation (see there) are subject to an appropriate assessment.

The Appropriate Assessment documents themselves do not seem to be published online in a systematic and centralised way. They must be sought for in a particular way on the websites of the competent authority (municipality, department prefect, region prefect), on the websites of the developer, or on the website of the consultant performing the study.

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There is a full listing of decisions (avis) of the competent authority (autorité environnementale) regarding the appropriate assessments that have been carried out as part of an EIA. These can also be accessed through an online database of the Conseil général de l’Environnement et du Développement durable (CGEDD). The competent environmental authority publishes an annual activity report on its opinions regarding environmental impact assessments.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://cgedd.documentation.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/recherche.xsp http://www.bouches-du-rhone.gouv.fr/Politiques-publiques/Environnement-risques- naturels-et-technologiques/Evaluation-des-incidences-Natura-2000 http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/BOUCHES-DU-RHONE,27001.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Doctrine-eviter-reduire-et,28438.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Evaluation-des-incidences-sur-les-.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Evaluation-des-Incidences.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Les-listes-locales-.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Rapport-sur-l-activite-de-l,29397.html http://www.mayenne.gouv.fr/Politiques-publiques/Environnement-eau-et- biodiversite/Biodiversite/Consultation-du-public http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/l-evaluation-d-incidences-natura- r552.html http://www.side.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/medias/medias.aspx?instance=exploitation&portal_id=medd_P24_D_A vis_CasparCas_AE.xml http://www.side.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/medias/medias.aspx?instance=EXPLOITATION&portal_id=medd_P24_D _Avis_AE.xml

HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: Partly

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 11.

Compensation

The notion that compensation is a last resort after all other alternatives have been found unsatisfactory is quite well understood in France, as is demonstrated by the mantra “éviter, réduire, compenser”. General information about the process of Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

compensation and its legal foundations are provided at national level. Information about the practice of compensation is provided at regional level, for example by the Réseau régional des gestionnaires d'espaces naturels protégés PACA. The document they provides a wide range of useful online resources under `Sitiographie`.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Doctrine-eviter-reduire-et,28438.html http://www.arpe-paca.org/files/20110509_Mesurescompensatoires4bd.pdf

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 19.

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

The internet is full of results of science and research publications on themes directly and indirectly related to Natura 2000.It is impossible within the remit of this contract to give an exhaustive overview of online scientific publications relevant to Natura 200. Here follows a non-exhaustive list of some important resources.

The national natural history museum presents the information relevant to nature conservation and Natura 2000 in particular which is based on a digested review of scientific evidence.

The National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche) funds research projects also related to environment and nature and publishes the results of the funded projects.

The National Research Centre (CNRS) has an institute for ecology and environment that provides access to the publications of its scientists online (écologie et environnement pour tous)

An important producer of scientific research on the environment IRSTEA offers an online searchable database of its publications, many of which directly or indirectly relevant to Natura 2000.

ATEN, Atelier technique des espaces naturels offers an interesting online resource: direct access to the (scientific) online libraries of various associated research institutions (such as the Tour du Valat) and practitioners Networks: the base de données documentaires.

Finally, networking organisations such as the various poles-relais (networks of conservation practitioners) also provide online access to a vast database of scientific research in support of conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://85.31.222.100/alexandrie-7/ http://aten.superdoc.com/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://cemadoc.cemagref.fr/ http://inpn.mnhn.fr/telechargement/documentation/natura2000/cahiers-habitats http://www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr/suivi-bilan/environnement-et-ressources- biologiques/ http://www.atlas-ornitho.fr/ http://www.cnrs.fr/inee/communication/lire1.htm

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

The popularity of citizen science projects and structural has markedly increased over the past years. The main portal to various citizen science projects, VigieNature, is managed by the Museum national d’histoire naturelle (MNHN). LPO (BirdLife partner in France) is an important player in offering technological solutions for regional citizen science databases, not only for birds but also for other taxons.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://observatoire-rapaces.lpo.fr/ http://vigienature.mnhn.fr/ http://www.atlas-ornitho.fr/ http://www.faune-paca.org/ http://www.observatoire-des-bourdons.fr/ http://www.oiseauxdesjardins.fr/ http://www.ornitho.fr/

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 39.

Data from surveillance

Most of the citizen science websites (see HD 39) also allow the visitors to search and sometimes even to download the data collected by volunteers. At the regional level, online services for the dissemination of data resulting from surveillance also exist. A notable example is the Information System for Native and Invasive Species (Système d’information et de localisation d’espèces natives et envahissantes, Silene), a service from the regional governments of Languedoc Roussillon and Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur. It is a database of fauna and flora observations in the two regions. It allows searches per species and through an interactive map. The results of the search (at 10 * 10km grid resolution) can be downloaded in Excel (table) or pdf (map) format.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://observatoire-rapaces.lpo.fr/ http://www.arpe-paca.org/environnement-paca.asp?ThNum=Th00000515 http://www.atlas-ornitho.fr/ http://www.faune-paca.org/ http://www.oiseauxdesjardins.fr/ http://www.ornitho.fr/ http://www.silene.eu/index.php?cont=accueil

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes

Assessment of (re)introductions

Reintroductions in France are fully documented, although a central repository of such documents could not be found. Both impact assessments and ex-ante evaluations are systematically carried out and published on the website of the competent authorities and / or the organisations that carried out the studies. Examples are known for the Otter (Lutra lutra), the Beaver (Castor fiber) and the Wolf (Canis lupus), and various species of vulture but it is sure that many other reintroduction programmes have also been carried out.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-renforcements-des-populations.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Strategie-de-reintroduction-des.html http://www.oncfs.gouv.fr/Reseau-Castor-ru98 http://paca.lpo.fr/protection/especes/oiseaux/vautours-du-verdon/programme-de- reintroduction

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: Yes

Exceptions to public access

The location of certain vulnerable species is sometimes kept secret. As an example, the nesting sites of the highly endangered Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata) in Southern France are not shown on the maps of the online Atlas of French Breeding Birds.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.atlas- ornitho.fr/index.php?m_id=509&y=2014&y_start=2014&y_stop=2014&speciesFilter=& frmSpecies=152&frmDisplay=Affichez

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 49.

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Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

A synthesis report of the Article 17 reporting for 2001 – 2006 has been published and is available in the online document library of the INPE. The full report (present but locked on Eionet) has not been located on any French website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://inpn.mnhn.fr/docs/rapport_eval_2009.pdf

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No

The national report on the implementation of the Birds Directive has not been found on any official French website.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No The composite report on the implementation of the Birds Directive prepared by the European Commission has not been found on any official French website.

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6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

The biodiversity portal of the French Ministry provides some quite detailed information about the measures of strict protection for plant and animal species as laid down in the Environment Act.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-differents-textes-en-vigueur.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Modalites-generales-d-application.html

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: No See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: No See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

Information about the way prohibitions are enforced, inter alia through a special police force are given on the main biodiversity portal.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-differents-textes-en-vigueur.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Modalites-generales-d-application.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Police-de-l-environnement- Une,35645.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Prevention-des-risques-et,26916.html

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Partly

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 28.

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Monitoring Incidental capture

No system of monitoring incidental capture was found.

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: No

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

Detailed information about hunting related measures is given at national and regional levels.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/N553.xhtml http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-La-chasse-.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/L-organisation-de-la-chasse.html http://www.var.gouv.fr/chasse-r899.html

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

National court decisions

The decisions and opinions by the national environmental council regarding EIA related questions are provided online, but court decisions have not been found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://cgedd.documentation.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/recherche.xsp

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Partly

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 50.

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Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

The procedure for lodging a derogation request is explained in great detail on the sites of the competent authorities at national, regional and local levels, and special forms are provided online for downloading. The approval of a derogation request is submitted to public consultation before the competent regional authority (in general the prefect) takes a decision. The derogation requests and the outcome are therefore published online on the regional websites. As they are published as part of the process, they tend to disappear from the list of derogations after the decision was taken.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.bouches-du-rhone.gouv.fr/Politiques-publiques/Environnement-risques- naturels-et-technologiques/Derogation-a-l-interdiction-de-destruction-d-especes- animales-et-vegetales-protegees http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Les-differents-textes-en-vigueur.html http://www.mayenne.gouv.fr/Politiques-publiques/Environnement-eau-et- biodiversite/Biodiversite/Consultation-du-public http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/demandes-de-derogation-r362.html

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: Yes

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No

Derogation reports drafted by France for the Birds and Habitats Directives and submitted through Eionet were only found on the EEA webpages on reporting obligations, and are locked for no-registered users. No trace of these documents prepared by the regions using the Habides tool was found on any French website.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 32.

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

The main biodiversity portal from the MEDDE contains a vast number of guidance documents for the various aspects of the Birds and Habitats Directives implementation. Regional, national and European guidance on appropriate assessment is given on a separate page.

INPN manages a comprehensive and well organised document library with relevant guidance for the scientific evaluation of habitats and species. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Useful basic resources for study, research and assessment are also provided by the main organisations such as MEDDE and INPN. They include downloadable GIS map layers and maps for querying online.

Practical management guidance at site level is provided by the various semi-public agencies such as the Réseau régional des gestionnaires d’espaces naturels protégés (REN PACA), in the format of fiches techniques and cahiers techniques. Also the pôles- relais (network centres) offer a vast document library with specific nature management guidance, for instance on the conservation and management of Mediterranean lagoons.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://inpn.mnhn.fr/telechargement/cartes-et-information-geographique http://85.31.222.100/alexandrie-7/ http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Evaluation-des-Incidences.html http://www.arpe-paca.org/environnement-paca.asp?ThNum=Th00000515 http://cartelie.application.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/cartelie/voir.do?carte=Natura2000&service=DGALN http://inpn.mnhn.fr/telechargement/documentation/natura2000/cahiers-habitats http://www.renpaca.org/

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

Most websites concerned with providing information on the conservation of biodiversity are very much focused on communication with the public and issue press release, featured news items etc. Examples include the main national biodiversity portal of the MEDDE and the regional portal of the DREAL PACA

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://vigienature.mnhn.fr/ http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/presse.html?doc=&annee=&theme=2 http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/communication-presse-r454.html

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes

Public consultations on Natura 2000

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Public consultations are carried out in regard of various aspects of the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives. At national level, they concern proposals for legal amendments and decrees, but also national species actions plans, for instance. However, most consultations are carried out at the regional or local levels by the competent authority (in general the prefect).

In the case of the implementation of Article 10 of the Habitats Directive, a public enquiry is organised to inform the development and at a later stage to adopt the Regional Scheme for Ecological Continuity (Schéma régional de cohérence écologique), the main planning tool for green infrastructure implementation.

Public consultations regarding Appropriate Assessments are different than in most other countries, as the implementation of Article 6.3. is much more recent than in other countries. In France it has been decided to set up national, regional and local lists of activities requiring an appropriate assessment. The development of this list of activities is done in a participative way through a consultation process.

Local and regional authorities also publish all derogation requests pursuant of the transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives and open them to public consultation, before taking a decision on whether to grant the derogation or not.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.consultations-publiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/eau-et- biodiversite-r2.html http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/-Les-listes-locales-.html http://www.mayenne.gouv.fr/Politiques-publiques/Environnement-eau-et- biodiversite/Biodiversite/Consultation-du-public http://www.paca.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/enquete-publique-du-srce- r1537.html

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Partly

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens’ COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

Vast amounts of information are generated within the field of biodiversity conservation. Although it is not clear to the outsider how the data and information flows are organised and coordinated, evidence suggests that many (spatial) databases are interconnected and re-use information to present it to specific (geographic or thematic) audiences. Although an example within the government, the CARMEN tool seems to combine a vast array of spatial data and information, but it can only be accessed Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

through specific applications of associated departments and agencies. For example, the environmental database for PACA is a subset of the CARMEN database and can thus be considered a re-use of the national information at regional level

Perhaps Silène (Système d'information et de localisation des espèces natives et envahissantes) constitutes a better example. For the southeastern regions of France it brings together all publicly available data about species and habitats and some of the private data shared by their owners.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://carmen.developpement- durable.gouv.fr/25/environnement.map&service=DownloadLayer http://www.silene.eu/index.php?cont=accueil.

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: Partly

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 41. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Contact details of competent authorities

At national level, the best entry to find out the competent authorities concerned with the management of Natura 2000 sites is the Natura 2000 Directory managed by ATEN. However, contact information of the competent authorities is often provided at the regional level for site management plans.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://annuaire.n2000.fr/ http://www.pole-lagunes.org/acteurs-des-lagunes

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 48. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4.2 Questions answered for Germany on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Answers question?: Yes There are multiple website available in Germany that provide information on the text to both national and European legislation.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/natura-2000/links/ (2) http://www.bfn.de/0316_grundsaetze.html (3) http://www.bfn.de/0506_textsammlung.html (4) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.319775.de

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Answers question?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Answers question?: Yes There are multiple PDFs presented on website providing information on the translation of the Birds and Habitats Directive into national law. There are also other links provided that give more general information on wildlife legislation.

The main legal basis of nature conservation is the Federal Nature Conservation Act ( 01.03.2010). The act and the complete text selection on conservation law is accessible. The Federal Nature Conservation Act is completed by the regional regulations of the 16 different states.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0320_naturschutzrecht.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/0506_textsammlung.html (3) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.319775.de

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Answers question?: Yes See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Answers question?: No No specific correlation tables have been found in this study.

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BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Answers question?: No No specific correlation tables have been found in this study.

International conventions

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Answers question?: Yes On a dedicated portal multiple links are provided to various relevant pages by the federal government. There is a link to global and regional agreements. Most of the texts are accessible in German. Some links refer to international oriented websites (e.g. ‘Cartagena Protokol’.) The page of the federal agency for nature conservation (BfN) contains links to both global (CBD, CITES, RAMSAR, etc…) and regional agreements (e.g. convention for the Alps). Each of these agreements is explained in depth on a designated page.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0506_textsammlung.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/0310_abkommen.html (3) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/internationaler-naturschutz/ (4) http://www.nabu.de/themen/naturschutz/vielfalt/

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Answers question?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Answers question?: Yes There are several webpages dedicated to the designation process of protected areas in the Natura 2000 network. The information provides an insight in the designation process for both SPA and SAC. Relevant documents, such as a list with the criteria, a timeline for the designation process and an example of the Natura 2000 Standard data form are available at the pages from the federal agency for nature conservation. There is a link to an interactive map of the protected areas in Germany and the portal also provides information on every Natura 2000 area through a standard form (location, area, short description and bird species).

Other pages link to the EU Natura 2000 Network viewer, with its associated standard data form(http://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/).

The states (‘Lander’) offer additional information on Natura 2000 sites in their region. The region of Saxony , for instance provides an interactive map, a flow chart on the designation process, a list of selection criteria and a register of selected sites. They also provide a link to datasheets of all SPA’s in Saxony (standard form) and instructions for the datasheets.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0316_meldeverfahren.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/0316_gebiete.html Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(3) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/natura-2000/gebiete/ (4) http://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/ (5) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/natura-2000/ffh-richtlinie/ (6) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/natura2000/index.aspx (7) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20029.htm (8) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/18739.htm

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Answers question?: Yes See HD question 1.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Answers question?: Yes There are many sources on conservation objectives. Part of these are incorporated in the management plans and conservation programs. The regional websites provide information and report on biodiversity objectives (not specific on SPA or SAC).The information also depends on the state/region as , amongst others, management plans are a regional matter. The federal agency has a website on preserving biodiversity. Objectives and measures in and outside of Natura 2000 areas are provided. These are specified for the different projects (e.g. a project on the Red Kite). Conservation objectives are also specified for the large nature development projects on national level. Concerning bird conservation, there is a report on the targets as they were set for 2010.

Websites consulted: (3) http://www.biologischevielfalt.de/bp_pj_rotmilan.html (4) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20406.htm (5) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/27453.htm (6) http://www.bfn.de/0203_liste_abgeschl.html (7) http://www.bfn.de/0315_vogelmonitoring.html

Management plans

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Answers question?: Yes Multiple portals provide general information on management plans in Germany. This also includes a description on who is responsible for the establishment and implementation of the management.

The webpage on management of Natura 2000 sites from the federal government has information on the legal framework of conservation plans (management plans), reporting, etc. Additionally it provides information on the type of measures that are advisable (e.g. for pastures). This information is relevant for both Natura 2000 areas and other (protected) nature sites. The requirements for management plans for Natura 200 sites. The page includes a link to the EU website on good practices.

The federal states provide general information on management plans , guidelines for composing a management plan and examples. Some also offer a status of management planning (e.g. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 2011). This allows you to find a map with the status of management plans and (if completed) the actual management plan with maps, texts, contact person, etc. The management plans contain among others conservation objectives, measures, etc. The information provided depends upon the websites of the federal states.

Project sites offer some information on the implementation of management plans. The websites also report on workshops and different actions in the form of articles or has a blog to inform the public on how the project is progressing and being implemented.

Websites consulted: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.regierung- mv.de/cms2/Regierungsportal_prod/Regierungsportal/de/lm/Themen/Naturschutz_und _Landschaftspflege/NATURA_2000/Managementplanung/index.jsp (2) http://www.lugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.319773.de (3) http://www.bfn.de/0316_management_natura2000.html (4) http://www.natura2000-unterelbe.de/projekt-Rundbriefe.php (5) http://www.naturschutzfonds.de/unsere-arbeit/stiftungsprojekte/natura-2000- managementplanung.html

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Answers question?: Partial See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Answers question?: Yes Not a lot of centralized information is available on the measures to safeguard birds. The federal agency publishes information on the type of measures that are advisable (e.g. for pastures and the related bird species), but this information is spread out over several webpages and topics. Nature conservation funds and NGO’s report on their measures to safeguard biodiversity (incl. birds). The different states do not all inform on this topic. The state of Brandenburg does this, for instance, by providing a link in their ‘conservation program’ to a brochure on bird- friendly buildings, while the state of Saxony has a protection program specifically for birds (not specified) in agricultural areas.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0316_management_natura2000.html (2) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20406.htm (3) http://www.naturschutzfonds.de/service/publikationen- formulare/jahresbericht.html (4) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.300754.de

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SACs Answers question?: Yes

Some information was found on the preservation of specific species (Birds ,other fauna, flora). The different states have specific conservation organisations that provide information on nature in the region (both SAC’s and outside of SAC’s). In its yearly report the Brandenburg nature conservation fund gives a view on the implementation of measures to safeguard biodiversity and avoid deterioration of habitats and species. Not every state delivers this amount and quality of information though.

Yearly reports on biodiversity in Saxony include measures to avoid deterioration of habitats, fauna and flora (not specific on SPA or SAC). Information on the progress of the implementation of measures is included.

Websites consulted: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.biologischevielfalt.de/projekte_verantwortungsarten.html (2) http://www.naturschutzfonds.de/service/publikationen- formulare/jahresbericht.html (3) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.300754.de (4) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/27453.htm

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Answers question?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Answers question?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Answers question?: Yes See HD question 8.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Answers question?: Yes

The federal government has a website dedicated to the topic of preserving biodiversity. There, objectives and measures in and outside of Natura 2000 areas are provided. These are specified for the different projects (e.g. for the Red Kite).

The different states also have specified conservation programs.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.biologischevielfalt.de/bp_pj_rotmilan.html (2) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/27453.htm

Spatial planning, administrative measures

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Answers question?: Yes The federal agency offers on its webportal on landscape planning a link to several relevant pages dedicated to the link between conservation, landscape planning and spatial planning. They refer to the EU legal instruments, as well as to spatial planning. Landscape plans exist on the different planning levels (national , regional, local).

The federal agency also provides links to the landscape planning for each of the 16 states. For Baden Württemberg, for instance, there is a general text on the tasks of spatial planning regarding nature conservation: what information should be offered, that measures to prevent impacts on nature and landscape should be included, etc. there is also a list with the different landscape plans. The federal state of Sachsen, offers an exemplary Landscape plan, they also provide guidelines, goals, etc. Concerning land use, they offer an overview of the natural potentials and sensitivities. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

There is a direct link to the regional land development pan 2013 (maps, text documents, etc.) The State of Brandenburg offers a link to landscape framework plans (to sites of local governments) and thus directly provide maps and documents.

Every state has its own legislation on this issue, so there are some regional differences in how strong the link between landscape planning and spatial planning is (and thus, the information provided).

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0312_landsch_planung.html (2) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/8036.htm (3) http://www.lung.mv- regierung.de/insite/cms/umwelt/natur/landschaftsplanung_portal/landschaftsplanung.h tm

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Answers question?: Yes See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Answers question?: Yes The Federal Ministry has an online brochure on ecological coherence and possible solutions for the defragmentation of landscapes. The federal agency has a webpage on ecosystem connectivity in Germany, including targets, measures, maps, etc. This page also refers to a website with large-scale ongoing conservation projects. On the specific project websites one can find information on the implementation of measures. Explicit progress reports were not located.

Ecological coherence is part of landscape plans (habitat connectivity). The plans are a first step of reporting on measures about landscape features and ecological coherence. The visited website of the states all provide examples (some publish links to all realized landscape plans). Only some local plans are published at federal state websites. There are webpages with GIS data on nature conservation and biodiversity. These maps offer an interesting instrument to spatial planners in order to prevent deterioration of habitats. Combined with text documents, it makes it easy to implement the right measures.

Some of the plans describe previous measures and in this way report on the implementation.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0311_biotopverbund.html (2) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.322418.de (3) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/24699.htm (4) http://www.lung.mv- regierung.de/insite/cms/umwelt/natur/landschaftsplanung_portal/landschaftsplanung.h tm

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Answers question?: Partial See HD question 22. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Answers question?: No A prioritized action framework on Natura 2000 could not be located. Although in some cases there is information on the co-funding budgets, information focuses in most cases on future EU-funding opportunities. In some cases a link is also provided to the life database (EU), showing some financial information. There is however some aggregated information available on EU funds received in specific periods.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/natura-2000/finanzierung-von-natura-2000/ (2) http://www.europa- mv.de/cms2/Europamv_prod/Europamv/de/eufoerderinstrumente/Sonstige_EU_Foerde rprogramme/index.jsp

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Answers question?: YES

The federal agency informs on specific economic instruments (incentives, subsidies, labels, etc. ) These are explained in more detail on dedicated pages, with links to research and policy documents. Links to specific agreements do not exist or were not located. The federal agency for nature conservation also provides general information on the link between nature conservation and agriculture, forestry and fisheries (brochures).On the dedicated pages, one can find specific measures.

The federal states inform more in depth on different support measures (by sector and/ or by funding program) and the actual agreements. Webpages have links to application deadlines, funding request forms, in depth information on subsidies for different habitats, etc… These are often not exclusive to Natura 2000 areas. The programs often contain several measures and do not always specify target species. They do regularly relate to habitat types (forest, grassland, …). Some of the agreements are targeting indicator species (flora). Some states have progress reports on environmental agreements. The report includes a map, indicating where specific agreements are in place and how large the total area under agreements is. The available information and the way it is distributed differs from state to state.

The website of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) has dedicated pages for several agreement-projects. For most of these, reports are available (progress of the project, implementation of measures, …). The agreements themselves are not published but the report gives an insight on the covered areas.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0316_kooperation-nutzer.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/0318_oekonom-instrumente.html Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(3) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/18220.htm (4) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/16620.htm (5) http://www.mil.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.213972.de (6) https://publikationen.sachsen.de/bdb/artikel/14127 (7) https://www.dbu.de/1582.html

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Answers question?: Yes See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Answers question?: No See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Answers question?: No See HD question 9.

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Answers question?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Answers question?: No See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Answers question?: Yes Guidance documents on how to attain funding are published on multiple national and state portals, including a guide on financing of Natura 2000 and a handbook for funding nature conservation measures (on the different policy levels). General background information on the LIFE Program is also available. The federal agency for Nature conservation and the Ministry give an indication of expected budgets of co-funding (expected budgets from ERDF, EARDF and Life + in Germany). The co-funding percentages in- and outside of Natura 2000 are given.

The Federal Ministry refers to a project website (http://www.eu-natur.de/) that specifically deals with the implementation and financing of the European system of protected areas Natura 2000. It contains references to future funding opportunities. The website has a practical search-function.

As funding is a matter of the federal states, it is interesting that the page Ministry provides links to these different state-owned webpages.

Multiple links are provided to the LIFE program website where detailed information is provided on the LIFE projects and their specific financial attributes. This includes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

information on European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Structural Funds (European Social Fund - ESF), European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE +).

The State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern publishes a pdf-file, mentioning some budgets such as the financial support from the regional development fund. An overview with(co- ) funding budgets was not located.

In some cases project websites also provide information on the general budget of a project and whether LIFE funding was applied. No detailed information on the project financing is provided. One can find information dispersed in various articles, but a single overview of budgets was not located.

Dedicated NATURA 2000 sites also provide information on LIFE funding with regard to Environmental program’s and the dissemination of conservation information. The Brandenburg Foundation for Nature Conservation publishes a brochure with financial reporting, providing information on spent EU-funding.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/life/hintergrund/ (2) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/natur-arten/naturschutz-biologische- vielfalt/natura-2000/finanzierung-von-natura-2000/ (3) http://www.bfn.de/0318_kosten-finanzierung.html (4) http://www.europa- mv.de/cms2/Europamv_prod/Europamv/de/eufoerderinstrumente/Sonstige_EU_Foerde rprogramme/index.jsp (5) http://niedersachsen.nabu.de/aktionen/amphikult/projektinfos/16258.html (6) http://www.life-amphikult.de/index.php/de/projekt/daten (7) http://www.eu-natur.de/ (8) http://www.naturschutzfonds.de/service/publikationen- formulare/projektfoerderung.html

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Answers question?: Yes See HD question 6. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Answers question?: Yes The federal Agency and the different states all publish on appropriate assessments. The Federal ministry and agency offer first of all general information on assessments: criteria, content and methodology. The agency for nature conservation also provides more in depth information on AA’s with (thematic) documents on the execution of assessments and a link to the website of the EU and the guidance document to interpret the rules.

The federal states have their own legal implementation rules. There is some variation in the quality of information on their webpages. The state of Brandenburg offers e.g. several links to implementation guides, recommendations, the administrative regulations and a page on environmental impact assessments. The state of Saxony seems to only provide some general information on its Natura 2000 portal (criteria, required content and methodology).

An organised database with all Appropriate Assessments could not be located. One can find some published AA’s, but this depends on what is published for a specific project (local or regional level).

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20035.htm (2) http://www.bfn.de/0316_ffhvp.html (3) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.319781.de (4) https://www.google.be/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=23&cad=rja&uact =8&ved=0CDkQFjACOBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kuestenautobahn.info%2Fdownlo ad.php%3Fid%3D1210157%2C283%2C33&ei=33dwU6GfHMOGOM6HgYAD&usg=AFQj CNEGA8UranAta5Zfm3A_uUtlyYUXqQ (5) http://www.landesplanung-hessen.de/wp- content/uploads/2011/01/FFH_VP_Entwurf.pdf

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Answers question?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Answers question?: No See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Answers question?: No See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Answers question?: partial See HD question 11.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Compensation

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Answers question?: yes

Aside from general information on compensation measures, the webpages of the different federal states offer an insight in their method of ecological accounting. The website of Saxony, for instance, includes links to the actual eco-accounting tools (including maps), the regulations, an introduction on the concept of eco-accounting and description of the interface used. Likewise, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern provides information on compensation (eco-accounting) with maps, lists of compensation areas, characteristics of measures etc. There are also data on surface areas, number of compensation sites, etc. in specific reports.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/15205.htm (2) http://www.kompensationsflaechen-mv.de/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Answers question?: Partial See HD question 19.

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Answers question?: Yes Index pages linking to research and monitoring on species and habitats are easily found. The federal agency for Nature conservation describes research as one of its basic tasks. They publish their research program for 2012-2016. They refer in many of the thematic webpages to research projects on habitat and species conservation (red lists, ABS protocol. This also includes climate change effect studies or presentations from an international workshop on ecological networks and coherence (HD art.10). Aside from scientific reports or research, there is relevant information for researchers on methodology and conferences as well.

The states also report on methodology for studies and on results from studies. Depending on the state this information is dispersed over several thematic webpages, such as red lists, habitat connectivity, etc. Other Natura 2000 network websites provide information on scientific work about the benefits of Natura 2000 in Germany.

On the dedicated website to specific areas, often documents are presented that show information on specific conservation issues. This is for instance the case for the Baltcoast.

Some research institutes also publish their reports online. These projects are not always exclusive to Natura 2000, but refer to nature conservation.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0322_rote_liste.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/index_abs.html Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(3) http://www.bfn.de/0307_klima.html (4) http://www.bfn.de/0316_vortraege.html (5) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/31862.htm (6) http://www.nw-fva.de/index.php?id=71 (7) http://www.bfn.de/01_forschungsverstaendnis.html

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Answers question?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Answers question?: Yes Citizen science is widely applied. The federal agency states the importance of bird watch organisations for monitoring activities and includes a link to the main bird watch organisation.

The DDA reports on the activities from the German ornithologist society, monitoring is an important task. They report on large actions (e.g. the 'bird race' campaign). They offer an online platform to register observations. There is also a link with the methodological standards for recording breeding birds in Germany. NABU, as main nature conservation NGO has similar actions and reporting. Both organisations also have crowdsourcing information/ opportunities on their webpages. For instance, Nabu organises fundraising for a project to discover the secrets of Storks in order to protect them during migration.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.dda-web.de/ (2) http://www.dda-web.de/index.php?cat=service&subcat=oag (3) http://www.nabu.de/aktionenundprojekte/stundedergartenvoegel/ (4) http://www.nabu.de/spendenundhelfen/spenden/spendenprojekte/14773.html (5) http://www.bfn.de/15266.html (6) http://www.dda-web.de/index.php?cat=adebar&subcat=mitmachen

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Answers question?: Yes See HD question 39

Data from surveillance

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Answers question?: Yes All information on monitoring habitats and species in relation to the HD is available. This includes information on who is involved, which is the methodology and the results. There is even a link to the reports of other member states (link to the sites of Belgium -Flanders- and UK). Theris also is a specific part of the website of the federal agency dedicated to birds monitoring and mmonitoring according to the birds directive.

Additionally websites like the federal agency for nature conservation provide a direct link to the Natura 2000 barometer, showing the progress of the implementation process. Other links on progress are also provided. There is for instance a webpages Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

dedicated to the monitoring (results) of the natural value of agricultural areas. The results are displayed for several years. Specific monitoring reports on marine nature conservation are available. There is also information on the organisation of marine monitoring activities in Germany and survey programs.

The ornithology society also provides a lot of data (e.g. online registrations of bird sightings).

There are some variations in the quality and quantity information that the different states offer on this topic. The state of Saxony, for instance, publishes guidelines on monitoring activities, reporting obligations, the habitats report 2001-2006 and 2007- 2012.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/index_abs.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/0315_ffh_richtlinie.html (3) http://www.bfn.de/0315_vogelmonitoring.html (4) http://www.bfn.de/0315_hnv.html (5) http://www.dda-web.de/index.php?cat=service&subcat=oag (6) http://mare.essenberger.de/en/monitoring.php (7) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20036.htm

Assessment of (re)introductions

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Answers question?: Yes There is some dispersed information on the reintroduction of nature (habitats/ species/ …) available at the website of the federal agency. They also report on the on-going research projects, of which three are specificly on the reintroductionand protection of highly endangered species (Spotted Eagle, Bison, Aquatic Warbler and floodplain meadows) The Nature conservation NGO NABU also reports on (re)introduction os species, such as the Wolf and the in Lower Saxony extinct European pond turtle. There is no scientific assessment report included, but their s an update on the project for the European pond turtle in the form of articles.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/fileadmin/MDB/documents/ina/vortraege/2012/2012- Sommerakademie-Kiehl.pdf (2) http://www.bfn.de/0202_liste_laufend.html (3) https://www.nabu.de/aktionenundprojekte/wolf/ (4) http://niedersachsen.nabu.de/aktionen/europeanpondturtle/

Exceptions to public access

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Answers question?: Yes The federal agency requests a login for more information on data of big carnivors in Germany. The same approach is used for bird monitoring. It is not obvious what Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

information can be found behind the log in or what the criteria are to get acces.We were not able to verify whether for websites on reporting of bird species observations, for rare or protected birds species there are limitations on publically sharing where observations exactly were made.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/forum_registrierung.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/0315_vogelmonitoring.html

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Answers question?: Yes See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Answers question?: Yes The section on the website of the federal agency dedicated to monitoring has a link to the national report (art. 17 HD), evaluation schemes, the assessment procedures (EU requirements) and the Shared report (2001-2009). There is a link for the Birds Directive report (art. 12) and an announcement that the report will soon be made available. The actual report is not yet in place though. The results are however published on a different page. The state of Saxony also publishes its (regional) reports.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0316_monitoring.html (2) http://www.bfn.de/20826.html#c139672 (3) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20036.htm

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Answers question?: Yes See HD question 33.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Answers question?: Partial See HD question 33.

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6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Answers question?: Yes On both dedicated Natura 2000 sites and on the ‘environmental law’ portal, documents are presented on nature conservation law (01.03.2010)., including the transposition of EU legislation to national legislation that covers the protection of wild flora and fauna. The act and the complete text selection on conservation law is accessible. The Federal Nature Conservation Act is completed by the regional regulations of the 16 different states. There are some websites dedicated to nature conservation legislation.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/strategien-bilanzen-gesetze/gesetze- verordnungen/alle-gesetze-und-verordnungen-aus-dem-bmub- geschaeftsbereich/#c8985 (2) http://www.bfn.de/0316_recht_ffh-natura2000.html (3) http://www.bfn.de/0506_textsammlung.html (4) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/20030.htm (5) http://www.bmub.bund.de/themen/strategien-bilanzen-gesetze/gesetze- verordnungen/alle-gesetze-und-verordnungen-aus-dem-bmub-geschaeftsbereich/ (6) http://www.natur-recht-europa.de/index.php (7) http://www.naturschutzrecht-online.de/naturschutzrecht/natura-2000 (8) http://www.bfn.de/0306_eingriffe-toetungsverbot.html

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Answers question?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Answers question?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Answers question?: Yes See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Answers question?: Partial There is general information on complaints and infringement proceedings. Information on and a link to the most important judgments of the European court are included. There is also a list available of the ECJ rulings on the different articles of the Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD and BD and a list of cases (in condensGerman courts) on the national implementation of the BD and HD. We could not locate condensed information on the websites of actual complaints and infringements (maps, lists, or other).

The federal agency provides general information on prohibitions in the context of interventions (e.g. windmills, new infrastructure and increased accidental deaths).

The enforcement of nature conservation law and the regulations for reserves fall, with few exceptions, within the exclusive jurisdiction of the states.

Several websites are specifically dedicated to the jurisdiction of nature conservation. One of these has a database with judgments in all 16 federal states. There are links to the full texts.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bfn.de/0316_recht_ffh-natura2000.html (2) http://www.naturschutzrecht-online.de/naturschutzrecht/natura-2000

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Answers question?: Partial See HD question 28.

Monitoring Incidental capture

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Answers question?: Partial We were not able to find information on measures to establish a system of monitoring incidental capture or killing.

NGO’s report to their members on environmental crimes (such as killing of wolfs) in the form of articles. A database with the number of killings, places, etc. has not been located. There is a link to a document with legal advice on e.g. the protection of the wolf.

There is a link to a publication on incidental capture and killing at the website of the federal agency, but this focuses on assessing the mortality rates of wildlife related to new projects, not on monitoring these. Some publications on monitoring (e.g. on wolf) have some information on measures to start monitoring of incidental capture and killing. An overal systematic approach on the monitoring of capture and killing could not be located.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.nabu.de/aktionenundprojekte/wolf/jagdundverfolgung/ (2) http://www.bfn.de/0306_eingriffe-toetungsverbot.html (3) http://www.bfn.de/0304_wolf-woelfe-telemetrie-pdm.html

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Answers question?: No See HD question 29.

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Hunting related measures

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Answers question?: Yes There is information on hunting in Germany and its different states. The law on hunting is provided on several websites (both regional and national level).

NGO’s also report to their members on hunting (national and/or regional department). There is a link to a document with legal advice on e.g. the protection of the wolf. With regards to hunting, there are some measures incorporated in the document. The regional department of Schleswig-Holstein for instance, has an article on the measures incorporated in the regulations for hunting in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.naturschutzrecht-online.de/naturschutzrecht/natura-2000 (2) http://schleswig- holstein.nabu.de/themen/jagd/landesjagdzeitenverordnungundartenschutz/04497.html (3) http://www.nabu.de/aktionenundprojekte/wolf/jagdundverfolgung/ (4) http://www.bfn.de/0302_vogelschutz.html

National court decisions

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Answers question?: Yes The ‘naturschutzrecht’ website has a database of judgments in all 16 states. The courts themselve also publish information on cases and on court decisions. As the courts are a regional responsibility, this information depends on the state.

The federal agency offers information on and a link to the most important judgments of the European court. There is also a list available of the ECJ rulings on the different articles of the HD and BD and a list of publications on the juridiction (in German courts) concerning the national implementation of the BD and HD.

NGOs report in their articles on important court decisions on nature conservation issues. The (regional) department of NABU offers information on conflicts, participation, jurisdiction on nature conservation.

There is a lot of reporting on the Aarhus convention itself, with even a dedicated website on the topic. On this website , the progress reports and several studies on the implementation of the law are available.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.naturschutzrecht-online.de/datenbanken/Urteile (2) http://www.vghmannheim.de/pb/site/jum/search/1212860/Lde/index.html?quicksearc h=true&query=Natura+2000 (3) http://www.nabu.de/aktionenundprojekte/wolf/jagdundverfolgung/ (4) http://www.aarhus-konvention.de/ (5) http://schleswig-holstein.nabu.de/projekte/verbandsbeteiligung/ (6) http://www.bfn.de/0316_recht_ffh-natura2000.html

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Answers question?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Answers question?: Yes See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Answers question?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Answers question?: Partial There is some general information on derogations (BD and HD) and a link to the EU derogation reports (BD) for the state of Saxony. This type of information could not be located for all federal states. There is little other information on specific/ individual derogations to be found.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/23444.htm (2) http://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/natur/23445.htm

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Answers question?: No See HD question 31.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Answers question?: No See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Answers question?: No See HD question 31.

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7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Answers question?: Yes

There are a lot of guidance documents on the federal agency’s website, e.g. on the collaboration between users of Natura 2000 areas and nature conservation or the brochure 'Gems of Nature, Natura 2000 in Germany', which offers an explanation on the goals and working of Natura 2000 for a broad public. There are also links to the official EU webpages and to recent newsitems on Natura 2000.

Additionally there are multiple public awareness programs being initiated. The states also offer general information and guidance documents on Natura 2000 in their regions. They also refer to their nature funds, who give easily accessible information on Nature conservation and Natura 2000 sites.

Many project related websites also offer a general introduction on Natura 2000. These sites often have a blog to inform people on recent activities, species and ‘do’s and don’ts’ in Natura 2000.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.bmub.bund.de/service/publikationen/downloads/details/artikel/bmu- broschuere-gemeinsam-fuer-ein-europaweites-schutzgebietsnetz-kooperationen-und- nutzungen-in-natura-2000-gebieten/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=456 (2) http://www.bfn.de/0316_natura2000.html (3) https://publikationen.sachsen.de/bdb/artikel/13602 (4) http://www.naturschutz-wismarbucht.de/natura-2000/ (5) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.300111.de

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Answers question?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Answers question?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Answers question?: Yes There are many press releases available, both on national and regional level. The state of Brandenburg, for instance, provides a list and link to articles on Natura 200 in its region. Additionally reports about press conferences are also provided.

Non-government portal also provide a lot of links to relevant press release directly on the homepage. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.319757.de (2) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.279082.de/bbo_press?_year= 2014&_cat=bb1.c.280608.de (3) http://www.bfn.de/0316_natura2000.html (4) http://www.bfn.de/04_presse.html

Public consultations on Natura 2000

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Answers question?: No Online reporting of public opinions on EIA could not be located. Possibly this is due to the legal organization of the federal states.

NGOs provide the opportunity to respond to a blog or press release which addresses nature conservation issues. Some ask their members to react and e.g. send a protest letter to the authorities for a project. Readers can change the letter online, sign it and send it to the responsible authority.

Some states have examples of online consultations e.g. the state of Baden - Wuerttemberg has an online platform to comment on legislation proposals (such as the 'hunting and wildlife management act'), but none were found on EIA. The federal government also organizes survey’s to get to know the public opinion on e.g. nature awareness. These reports are published online.

Websites consulted: (1) http://schleswig-holstein.nabu.de/projekte/fehmarnbelt/infod/05486.html (2) http://beteiligungsportal.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/kommentieren/ (3) http://www.bmub.bund.de/service/publikationen/downloads/details/artikel/naturbewus stsein-2013/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=446

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Answers question?: No See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Answers question?: No See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Answers question?: No See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

HD 41 online provision by other parties Answers question?: Yes

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We could not locate apps specifically on Natura 2000. There is however an app for bird recognition (NABU)- to help with bird identification during e.g. the bird watch action (monitoring). One of the on-going projects on biodiversity is looking at the development of location based geo-games and aps to promote biodiversity and disseminate knowledge. There is a website that combines information from the federal portal and the state portals on Natura 2000 and provides information on habitats, sites, etc. mainly through the use of a database.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.ffh-gebiete.de/ (2) http://www.nabu.de/naturerleben/onlinevogelfuehrer/11280.html (3) http://www.biologischevielfalt.de/20316.html

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Answers question?: Yes See HD question 41.

Contact details of competent authorities

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Answers question?: Yes On a regional scale, the visited websites of federal states offer contact details (person/ authority) on almost every page (both HD and BD). This is a very practical approach. On the national level, the contactdetails are available via an organisation diagram. This allows you to find the correct person/contact in the blink of an eye, if you are at that page. There is however no link between the organisation diagram and the articles/ webpages on the different themes.

Websites consulted: (1) http://www.mugv.brandenburg.de/cms/detail.php/bb1.c.300111.de (2) http://www.bfn.de/01_wer_macht_was1.html

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Answers question?: Yes See HD question 48.

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4.3 Questions answered for Hungary on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

The texts of both directives are easily found on the main porta), under the section ‘Natura 2000 - general information’. They are presented together with a description about the designation prcess and criteria of Natura 2000 sites and the legal background. Interestingly, this page provides the relevant links to the other portals – including the one which is listed under other main information sources (websites) – and the EC nature and biodiversity website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/index_en.htm http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/ http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2090

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

Act No. LIII. of 1996 on Nature Conservation in Hungary is the main Nature Conservation Law of Hungary.

The Parliament of the Republic of Hungary, recognising that the country's natural heritage forms a specific and irretrievable part of the national wealth, and that its conservation for the present and future generations, the maintenance, management and development of the countryside, the economic and wise use of natural resources, the safeguarding of biodiversity and the establishment of a harmonic relation between man and nature, which is the basic condition for the survival of mankind, all require that provisions for the conservation of nature be made in compliance with our international obligations, adopts the following Act:

The complete list of rules and regulations linked to legislation of nature conservation in Hungary can be found in a separate report published on the main portal was last updated on 18 March 2014.

The legal background of Natura 2000 and the transposition into national law is explained comprehensively under this link http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/jogszabalyi-hatter while focusing on the following key points in terms of the finalization of Natura 2000 designation: - The main reasons for modification the Natura 2000 Governmental Decree - Publication of the Decree containing topographical numbers of Natura 2000 sites Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

- Download the relevant issues of Hungarian legislation Gazette

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/browser/File/Joganyagok/Jogszabalyok/Jogsza balyok_20140318.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2730

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

International conventions

Biodiversity-related Conventions are listed under separate links under the section 'Agreements and cooperation' in the menu on the left hand side of the portal. Note: these are all international conventions listed here, however, the name of the page doesn't refer to that, so the reader might think that national level information might also be available here. Conventions covered are: Bern Convention, Cartagena Protocol, Convention on Biological Diversity, UNESCO MAB, Bonn Convention, Countdown 2010, European Landscape Convention, Ramsar Convention, World Heritage Convention (WHC) and CITES.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.biodiv.hu http://www.biodiv.hu/cooperation/tech_coop http://www.cites.hu/ http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/berni-egyezmeny http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/bioszfera-rezervatumok-unesco-mab http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/bonni-egyezmeny http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/countdown-2010 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_1558 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/ramsari-egyezmeny http://www.vilagorokseg.hu/portal/helyszinek.php

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation The designation process of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPA) is jointly described on an information page called ‘Conservation objectives and priorities for Natura 2000 sites’.

The page gives a detailed description about the legal background, both at European and at national level. Besides this, SACs and SPAs are listed according to the 10 national park authorities in Hungary (in alphabetical order). The Natura 2000 areas are indicated by name and code. By clicking on the code, detailed description can be found in a separate document (pdf) about the objectives and priorities of every single area, including SACs and SPAs.

The maps can be found under a separate link which leads to another portal of the same Ministry. Nature Conservation Information System (Természetvédelmi Információs Rendszer - TIR in Hungarian) public service module.

Furthermore, detailed description of Special Protection Areas (SPA) with maps are available on the secondary Natura 2000 portal, while Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) with detailed description and map can be found there as well. Very precise and comprehensive database.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://geo.kvvm.hu/tir/viewer.htm http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/node/252 http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/node/253 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/termeszetvedelmi-celkituzesek-prioritasok-natura- 2000-teruleteken

HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives

A page on the main portal provides a detailed description about ‘Conservation objectives and priorities for Natura 2000 sites’.

By clicking on the area code of the Natura 2000, objectives and priorities become visible in a report (pdf format) for each area separately. The relevant species and habitats are listed in every report.

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This page offers a link to the Nature Conservation Information System (Természetvédelmi Információs Rendszer - TIR in Hungarian) public service module, where relevant maps are also available.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://geo.kvvm.hu/tir/viewer.htm http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/termeszetvedelmi-celkituzesek-prioritasok-natura- 2000-teruleteken

HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes

Management plans

In Hungary, the management plans are called Maintenance Plans (Fenntartási tervek). Unfortunately the available information is very scattered. None of the identified portals gives information about the status of the management plans in terms of preparation or implementation. Call for proposals are launched continuously for the preparation of the management plans, which are still not prepared in many cases. No other website was found which gives insight into the process at national level.

The most accurate information can be found at regional level, thanks to the National Park Directorates. For example the website of the Fertő-Hanság National Park Directorate, which gives detailed information about the management plans (brief explanation, legal background, plans in preparation, etc.). It is clear from this page, that the preparation process is still ongoing and currently there aren’t any approved Natura 2000 management plans available in the operational area of the National Park Directorate.

Another example is the website of the Bükki National Park Directorate, with a detailed and comprehensive page about Natura 2000, listing the three management plans (available to download in pdf) which have been prepared already to the relevant sites: HUBN20030 Hejőmente, HUBN20067 Szilvásváradi Aszaló és Szilvás-patak mente, HUBN22096 Tiszaújvárosi ártéri erdők. The page also list those management plans (18 relevant sites) which are currently under preparation:

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://bnpi.hu/oldal/natura-2000-halozat-84.html http://www.ferto-hansag.hu/n2k-fenntartasi-tervek

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Partly

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

A detailed description of species and habitats of community interest, which were taken into consideration during the designation of Nature 2000 sites, is available on the secondary Natura 2000 portal.

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Thanks to Birdlife Hungary, which is one of the main nature conservation organisations in Hungary managing this website, there is a particularly detailed information available under the same page about measures to safeguard (non Annex 1 and migratory) birds.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/node/255

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

Similarly to the Natura 2000 management plans, the most extensive information about habitat conservation and restoration measures can be found at regional level and not on the identified main portal or secondary portals which are focusing more on giving information at national level.

There is a separate portal dedicated to the 10 national parks in Hungary:, which is linked to the main portal and looks very similar in design and structure. Via this portal it is easy to find the ‘Contact details’ of the individual national parks: and navigate to their websites for further information. Projects and activities linked to habitat conservation and restoration are described on the websites of the different national parks, since these activities are linked to the operational area of the different National Park Directorates.

Some good but specific examples can be found here on the website of the Bükki National Park (‘Habitat conservation and restoration’) and of the Fertő-Hanság National Park (‘Nyirkai-Hany wetland restoration’)

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://bnpi.hu/oldal/keop-7-3-1-1-2008-es-keop-7-3-1-2-09-11-elohelyvedelem-es- helyreallitas-elettelen-termeszeti-ertekek-vedelme-vonalas-letesitmenyek- termeszetkarosito-hatasanak-merseklese-413.html http://www.ferto-hansag.hu/nyirkai-hany http://www.nemzetipark.gov.hu/ http://www.nemzetipark.gov.hu/elerhetosegek www.termeszetvedelem.hu

HD 8 PROGRESS REPORTS on IMPLEMENTATION of measures to AVOID DETERIORATION of habitats and species Is information provided?: No

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 8. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans The published national species action plans covering both species from the Birds Directive as well as species from the Habitats Directive are published online on the main portal. There is a specific webpage listing the species action plans which are already available. There is also a page on the preparation and implementation of species action plans. The ‘Red list of the vascular flora of Hungary’ are available in a separate pdf which can be found under a separate page dedicated to the ‘Red list’.

Conservation measures for species and habitats are part of the biodiversity action plan. The national biodiversity action plan for the period 2014-2020 was adopted by the government on 5th February 2014. The news item and the relevant documents can be found on one of the secondary portals instead of the main portal.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.biodiv.hu/convention/cbd_national/nemzeti-biodiverzitas-strategia http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/downloads/vedett_fajok/Red%20List_final%2 0version.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_1555 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2419

BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes Spatial planning, administrative measures

The Nature Conservation Information System is a nationwide database, which was established to assist the work of the national park authorities, conservation authorities specifically with the help of a GIS application, which was developed in accordance with the requirements of the nature conservation sector.

In addition to serving the IT needs of the conservation professionals at a high quality, the other important function of the system is informing the public about the protected areas and useful things to know in relation to nature conservation.

Detailed information about The Nature Conservation Information System (Természetvédelmi Információs Rendszer - TIR in Hungarian) is available including an interactive map. Short introduction about the TIR is available both in Hungarian and in English and in English in a separate document.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://geo.kvvm.hu/tir/ http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/browser/File/TIR/TIR_eng.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/browser/File/TIR/TIR_kiadvany.pdf\ http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/tir

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: Partly Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence

Online information about the national-level implementation of green infrastructure is not or not easily available. A dedicated website called ‘GreenInfranet’ has been developed by the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe which explains the green infrastructure concept and puts it into a European context, as well. The project is focusing on a Green Infrastructure Action Toolkit, building up a stakeholder database and ensuring good practice transfer, which are not yet visible on the website.

Since landscape architects have a key role to play in the implementation of the green infrastructure, the Hungarian Association of Landscape Architects is organizing a conference “The dimensions of green infrastructure” on 25 April 2014.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.greeninfranet.org/index.php?page=home-hu http://www.tajepiteszek.hu/tajepiteszet-honapja-a-zold-infrastruktura-dimenzioi-cimu- konferencia

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 22. 3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

A dedicated page on the main portal gives information about the perspectives of ‘Natura 2000 financing (2014-2020)’.

Not only the legal background is explained, but also the full text of the national report ‘A PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK (PAF) FOR NATURA 2000 For the EU Multiannual Financing Period 2014-2020, HUNGARY’ is available in English with the relevant Annexes, including maps. The report was prepared by the Ministry of Rural Development by 18 April 2013 and sent to the European Commission. Furthermore, the most essential information covered by Chapters ‘F’ and ‘G’ are translated into Hungarian and available on the same page.

Estimates about funding of Natura 2000 related activities (LIFE; INTERREG; LEADER; CAP – agri-environmental measures) is not presented in a straightforward way on any consulted website. However, some information can be declined from the (ex-ante) reporting on the Rural Development Plan (2007 – 2013) which is available on the main portal as well.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/browser/File/Natura2000/PAF/PAF_Hungary_E N_2013-04-18.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/browser/File/Natura2000/PAF/PAF_kivonat_% 20Magyar.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/natura-2000-finanszirozas-2014-2020 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/downloads/ett/new_hungary_rural_developme nt_programme_official_20092007.pdf

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

The Natura 2000 portal has a page dedicated specifically to farmers about the financing of Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://natura.2000.hu/hu/node/267

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: No

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

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LIFE & other EU support

Targeted information is provided about the LIFE programme on a specific page on the main portal.

Not only the LIFE programme is described in general, but also the specific LIFE+ program (2007-2013), the legal background, the participation of Hungary in the LIFE programme indicating the exact amount of financial support received in the programming period 2001-2006 and 2008-2012 separately. There are different downloadable documents, including a detailed list about funded projects in between 2001-2012.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_562 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/browser/File/LIFE/LIFE_LIFE+_Nature_palyaz atok_adatai_2000-2012.pdf

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments

The Natura 2000 portal has a page dedicated specifically to farmers, not only about the financing of Natura 2000 and indicated above, but also about the relevant legislation, including the environmental impact assessments and appropriate assessments linked to Natura 2000.

The Government Decree on the environmental impact assessment and the integrated environmental licensing process [314/2005 (XII. 25.)] is available.

The same website provides a methodological guide called ‘Impact assessment of plans and projects with significant impact on the Natura 2000 sites’. The guide is specifically linked to the Habitats Directive (Art 6.3 and 6.4).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://natura.2000.hu/doc/314_2005_korm_rend.pdf http://natura.2000.hu/doc/Assessment_of_Plans_Natura_2000_magyarul-1.pdf http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/node/268

HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: No

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

Compensation

There is a page dedicated for ‘Compensation’ on the main portal, which is still ‘Under construction...”.

No other online overview of compensatory measures has been identified.

The relevant Government Decree about compensation is published on the website ‘Directory of legislation in force’.

276/2004. (X.8.) Kormányrendelet a természet védelmét szolgáló egyes támogatásokra, valamint kártalanításra vonatkozó részletes szabályokról.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://net.jogtar.hu/ http://net.jogtar.hu/jr/gen/hjegy_doc.cgi?docid=A0400276.KOR http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2795

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 19.

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5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

There are two comprehensive monitoring systems at national level, both available directly on the main portal.

‘NBmR homepage’ – National Biodiversity Monitoring System (Nemzeti Biodiverzitás- monitorozó Rendszer – NBmR in Hungarian).

The Directives also define the required monitoring and research tasks linked to the Natura 2000 sites. However, regarding the monitoring there are not yet unified standards and methods, but the sampling methods developed in Hungary in the framework of the National Biodiversity Monitoring System provide a good basis for monitoring of Natura 2000 sites. The system is operational since 1997.

‘TIR homepage’ - Nature Conservation Information System (Természetvédelmi Információs Rendszer - TIR in Hungarian).

The Nature Conservation Information System is a nationwide database which was established to assist the work of the national park authorities, conservation authorities specifically with the help of a GIS application which was developed in accordance with the requirements of the nature conservation sector. The detailed description of TIR includes the seven thematic modules.

A robust database, the Conservation Basic Object Registry System (TAR) forms the basis of the system, as it is shown in the figure below. The basic data, which are stored here, are used by the nature conservation databases organized into seven thematic modules. One of the seven thematic modules called ‘Védett érték’ is specifically linked to protected areas, species and habitats, also in line with the European Directives.

In addition to serving the IT needs of the conservation professionals at a high quality, the other important function of the system is informing the public about the protected areas and useful things to know in relation to nature conservation.

The academic publications and grey literature about Natura 2000 are best available by using a search engine: at the Hungarian Scientific Publications Database. Searching with the keyword "Natura 2000", with or without additional arguments to narrow down the search, results in a wide variety of published online research.

Furthermore, academic publications are available at regional level on the websites of universities, national parks and some other relevant portals.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_1854 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/nbmr http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/tir https://vm.mtmt.hu/www/index.php?scid=21 https://www.mtmt.hu/

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes

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BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

In Hungary there is not such a long tradition of involving (volunteer) citizens in the collection of nature related data than for example in the Netherlands. Collecting data about plants and animals requires a very high standard of knowledge and the willingness that the people offer their free time in order to support the professional nature conservationists. The birds monitoring of Birdlife Hungary is a good example, started at the beginning of the 90’s and supported by several hundreds of volunteers every year.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.mme.hu/madarmonitoring

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: No See HD question 39.

Data from surveillance

There are two comprehensive monitoring systems at national level, both available directly on the main portal.

‘NBmR homepage’ – National Biodiversity Monitoring System (Nemzeti Biodiverzitás- monitorozó Rendszer – NBmR in Hungarian).

The results, based on the data collected in the NBmR, have been published in the series of handbooks and other publications available for professionals and the public and can be downloaded from the website.

‘TIR homepage’ - Nature Conservation Information System (Természetvédelmi Információs Rendszer - TIR in Hungarian).

The TIR has a public service module with interactive maps which can be found under a separate link which leads to another portal of the same Ministry.

Not only access to monitoring and surveillance results is provided, but also the public is encouraged to participate actively. The interactive maps and the relevant information about protected areas, species and habitats are linked to the ecotourism supply of the variouos national parks and other protected areas in order to foster recreational activity of the public. Furthermore, contact details of the relevant National Park Directorates and conservation agencies are provided, in case of pollution and other damage to the natural environment is detected somewhere, the public is encouraged to inform the authorities.

Furthemore there are various thematical search engines on the main portal under the link ‘Tematikus keresők’. One example is detailed search engine for ‘Protected species’. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Species can be found not only by searching for the Latin or Hungarian names, conservation status and many other parameters, but also by searching for the relevant parts of the Birds and Habitats Directives and the other international conventions (AEWA, BERN, CITES, CMS, EUROBATS).

There is separate page on the same website for ‘Invasive Alien Species in Hungary’, which includes a database, maps and publications.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://geo.kvvm.hu/tir/viewer.htm http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/?pg=vf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=sub_475 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/nbmr http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/ozonfajok-magyarorszagon http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/tir

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes

Assessment of (re)introductions

It is difficult to find studies or proper assessments on the re-introduction of species in a centralized place on the web. However, the main portal has a page on ‘Ex-situ’ conservation which provides a detailed table about plant species suggested for ex-situ conservation by the National Park Directorates, indicating also the re-intoduction in the case of various species.

Further information and the detailed assessment of re-introductions of certain species are available on various other websites. For example on the WWF website, Experiences of the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) in Hungary.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.wwf.hu/media/file/1337775772_Bajomi_2011_Hodvisszatelepites_veglege s.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_2169

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: Yes

Exceptions to public access

No reference has been found, but there are certainly restricted data availability for the public in terms of certain species, for example the White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) which is strictly protected in Hungary. The coordinates of the nests or the newly discovered nests are not known for the public as stated in one of the article.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://keszthely.jobbik.hu/content/r%C3%A9tisasf%C3%A9szket-tal%C3%A1ltak-az- erd%C3%A9szek-zal%C3%A1ban

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HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

The relevant reports are available on the main portal under the section ‘Reports sent to the European Commission’ in a clearly structured way. Respectively, the most recent yearly reports (2013) are also available about both Directives. The reporting obligations both in terms of Article 17 of the Habitats Directive and Article 12 of the Birds Directive are fulfilled properly.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/a-madarvedelmi-iranyelv-12-cikke-alapjan-keszitett- orszagjelentes-2013 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/az-elohelyvedelmi-iranyelv-17-cikke-alapjan- keszitett-orszagjelentes-2013-3 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/az-elohelyvedelmi-iranyelv-17-cikke-alapjan- keszitett-orszagjelentes http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/jelentes-a-madarvedelmi-iranyelv-vegrehajtasarol

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 33.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No See HD question 33.

6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

The Ministry of Rural Development and the National Bureau of Investigation (in Hungarian Nemzeti Nyomozóiroda) opened a new chapter in the fight against bird poisoning while involving a broad cooperation of various organizations (NP authorities, Ministry, police, etc.) to reach a breakthrough in the fight against bird poisoning. It has been properly communicated in the media and also on the main portal. Species from the Habitats Directive have been given a protected status in the national implementing Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

law. The two relevant Government Decrees are published on the website ‘Directory of legislation in force’.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://net.jogtar.hu/ http://net.jogtar.hu/jr/gen/hjegy_doc.cgi?docid=99800067.KOR http://net.jogtar.hu/jr/gen/hjegy_doc.cgi?docid=A0500012.KVV http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=news_46_1894

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: No See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: No See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

All the relevant national legislation, which also covers prohibitions linked to protected bird species, is available on the website of the ‘National Inspectorate For Environment, Nature and Water’.

On the same website among the downloadable documents, decrees and resolutions there is for example a summary available about the ‘Experience of the strictly protected falconry birds permit procedures’.

The ‘National Inspectorate For Environment, Nature and Water’ is taking care of the enforcement of strict protection. The founding and supervisory body of the National Inspectorate is the Ministry for Environment and Water. Its jurisdiction covers the whole area of Hungary. The 10 regional inspectorates for environment, nature and water and 2 sub-offices are the 'green authorities' at first instance, while their supervisory National Inspectorate works mainly as an authority at second instance. As first instance authority - set by legislation for environment, nature and water - the National Inspectorate issues permits for certain activities, gives expert authority opinions, imposes fines and penalties.

Concerning transboundary environmental issues, it coordinates international co- operations. In the field of authority work, it plays role in the implementation of international co-operation individually, but the ministry may charge other tasks also in this regard.

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The Ministry of Rural Development and the National Bureau of Investigation (in Hungarian Nemzeti Nyomozóiroda) opened a new chapter in the fight against bird poisoning while involving a broad cooperation of various organizations (NP authorities, Ministry, police, etc.) to reach a breakthrough in the fight against bird poisoning. It has been properly communicated in the media and also on the main portal.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.orszagoszoldhatosag.gov.hu/dokumentum.php?product=00305_zoldtemak orfokozottanvedettsolymaszmadarak http://www.orszagoszoldhatosag.gov.hu/index.php http://www.orszagoszoldhatosag.gov.hu/jogszabalyok.php http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=news_46_1894

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 28. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Monitoring Incidental capture

The control systems for the incidental capture and killing of species has been incorporated into the national legislation linked to protected species, Species of Community Interest, fishing and fisheries based on the following laws and government decrees: - A védett és fokozottan védett fajokra, továbbá az Európai Közösségben természetvédelmi szempontból jelentős növény- és állatfajokra a természet védelméről szóló 1996. évi LIII. törvény 42-44. és 80. §-a - 348/2006. (XII. 23.) Korm. rendelet a védett állatfajok védelmére, tartására, hasznosítására és bemutatására vonatkozó részletes szabályokról - A Hhtv. 23. § és 24. §-ának vonatkozó részei - A Horgászat Országos Szabályai, III. 4. Hungary, just like other Member States, provides reports on the system established to monitor the incidental capture and killing of the animal species listed in Annex IV of the Habitats Directive (Article 12.4). But no information has been found about system for monitoring or data on capture and killing of animals on any of the consulted websites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer:

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: Yes

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures The hunting related measures and the hunting restrictions in protected areas have dedicated pages on the main portal in the context of ‘Hunting and trapping regulations of nature conservation’ and ‘Nature conservation in hunting areas’.

In 2003 Ministry for Environment and Water prepared the ‘Hunting and trapping regulations of nature conservation’.

Natura 2000 is already mentioned in this document which was prepared a year before that Hungary joined the EU in 2004. More specifically on page 39 the links have been made not only to the Habitats and Birds Directives but to various other international conventions (Ramsar, Washington, Bern, Bonn, CBD). But first of all, detailed description is provided about the relevant regulations of the European Union.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/downloads/vadaszt_tv/A%20term%E9szetv% E9delem%20vad%E1szati%20koncepci%F3ja%202004.pdf http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_590 http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_591

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

National court decisions

No specific inventory of cases related to Natura 2000 or the Birds and Habitats Directive was found online.

However, on the website of the ‘National Inspectorate For Environment, Nature and Water’ resolutions (based on court decisions) are available among other documents in the archives.

All national court decisions are stored in a public online database. This online repository also contains cases related to Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://birosag.hu/ugyfelkapcsolati-portal/anonim-hatarozatok-tara http://www.orszagoszoldhatosag.gov.hu/dokumentumok/08-0170-06.pdf

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

Easily accessible and detailed information is provided on the main portal about the ‘Derogation reports’ which were sent to the European Commission under the Birds and Habitats Directives. All the reports linked to both Directives are available between 2004-2012 and can be downloaded in pdf format.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/derogacios-jelentesek

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: No

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HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 31.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 31.

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

The main portal provides a useful list of Frequently Asked Questions in relation to Natura 2000.

It also contains a page on `Main data of Natura 2000`. A note says on the top of the page is that ‘This page is under construction!’. However it provides the key information in terms of legislation. Other information about the implementation of Natura 2000 or a kind of fact sheet would be useful information to share with the public here.

EU Natura 2000 and other publications: Different publications, guidelines linked to Natura 2000 are available both in Hungarian and in English under this link.

Varios articles, guidelines, brochures, presentations, studies are available under ‘Publications’ on the Natura 2000 website as well.

It can be stated that Natura 2000 is well-documented and information is easily available for the public, already via these two portals mentioned above.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/a-natura-2000-fobb-adatai http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/gyakori-kerdesek http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/index.php?pg=menu_1713

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

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(Media) communication

Press releases, articles, videos linked to Natura 2000 are regularly updated on the secondary portals but not on the main portal. In addition, the ‘Greenfo’ information portal that is dealing with nature conservation issues and broader environmental issues, is also publishing press releases and news items linked to Natura 2000 frequently. For example a new book ‘Natura 2000 species and habitats in Hungary’ published on 5 April 2014.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://greenfo.hu/hirek/2014/04/05/uj-konyv-a-natura-2000-es-fajokrol?referrer=rss http://www.biodiv.hu/ http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes

Public consultations on Natura 2000

Public consultations are carried out in regard of various aspects of the implementation of Natura 2000, and mostly carried out at the regional or local levels. The date and place of the different forums, invitations to the public consultations of the preparations of the management plans are available under the ‘News’ on the Natura 2000 website. The page seems to be updated on a daily basis.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/news

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: No

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

In Hungary no information has been found about apps directly linked to Natura 2000 areas, however indirectly the Natura 2000 data are re-used in different types of applications. For example, the Private Forest Owners and Farmers Association is reporting on its website that the number of mobile applications used in forestry is Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

growing continuously, which are supporting not only the professionals (foresters , hunters, rescue teams) but also the general public in identifying the different species of plants and animals.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.megosz.org/2014/02/21/folyamatosan-novekszik-a-mobil-erdeszeti- alkalmazasok-szama-erdo-mezo-online-

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: Yes

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 41.

Contact details of competent authorities

The relevant contact persons are relatively easy to find. The contact details of regional experts are listed on the Natura 2000 website, according to the relevant contact persons at a national park level or at the regional Environment, Nature Conservation and Water Management Inspectorates. Furthermore another page provides the contact details of the relevant consultancies and organizations.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/node/265 http://www.natura.2000.hu/hu/node/266

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 48. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4.4 Questions answered for Ireland on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes The text of the Nature Directives is accessible through a number of national websites. In general a link is provided to the English version of the text on EUR-Lex. This information not only can be found on websites concerning nature and biodiversity, but also appears for example on the website of the competent authority for Seafood Safety and Sea-Fisheries. Not the text, but the reference to HDR and BDR are also mentioned on the Department of agriculture’s website. However we were not able to find the natura directives in Gaelic.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2003/20031104/paper4.asp (2) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/europeandirectives/

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes Correlation tables showing the link between national legislation and the nature directives could not be located. The Habitats Directive was originally transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997, which were amended twice (in 1998 and 2005). These regulations have since been superseded by The European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, which also fully transposes the Birds Directive.

In addition, the Wildlife Acts are the principal national legislation providing for the protection and conservation of wildlife in Ireland including the regulation of certain activities that may affect habitats and species. e.g. Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000.

In addition, there is Regulation that provide for the management of sea fisheries that may impact on Natura 2000 sites, including the production of Fisheries Natura Plans.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2011/en/si/0477.html (2) http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2000/en/act/pub/0038/index.html (3) http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2012/en/si/0237.html (4) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/irishlaw/ (5) http://www.noticenature.ie/legislation.html

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

International conventions

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes The National Parks and Wildlife Service has a useful pages linking to international conventions (but also national relevant links). There are also portals were one can also directly access and be informed on international conventions.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/usefullinks/ (2) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/international/

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Partial A short explanation and link to a document that explains the site designation process is available. Legal documents that officially recognise the site as being designated are expected to be available through the Irish Statute Book. However, a convenient link as is available for SPAs could not be located.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/designationprocess/

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes A list of Ireland’s SPAs and Statutory Instruments, with links to the text and maps in the Irish Statute Book can be found. Boundary data of sites can also be accessed spatially.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/media/Statutory-List-of-SPAs.xlsx (2) http://webgis.npws.ie/npwsviewer/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes An index page on conservation objectives and plans is available. Conservation objectives for all SACs and SPAs can be downloaded on a site-by-site from the NPWS website. Conservation objectives spatial data is also available.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/conservationmanagementplanning/ (2) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/

Management plans

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes Full text of the Conservation Management Plan for a site with location, ownership, habitat and management zoning maps in PDF format are available. Management plans for the National Raised Bo SAC is for instance available.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/conservationmanagementplanning/conservationplan s/ (2) http://www.ahg.gov.ie/en/Publications/HeritagePublications/NatureConservationPublica tions/Final%20draft%202014-01- 15%20National%20Raised%20Bog%20SAC%20Management%20Plan%20wo%20appe ndices_v2.pdf

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No No information on progress reports was found. See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes A map which allows navigation to the different SAC's is available. After clicking a location on the map information is available on conservation objectives for the site, the Natura 2000 standard data form and the site synopsis. Relevant related publications are also indicated.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/specialareasofconservationsac/

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Partial General information on how to avoid habitat deteriation and succeed in nature conservation in Ireland is available with the National Parks and Wildlfe Services.

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No Progress reports on habitat conservation and restoration were not retrieved. Possibly, sometimes they may be available through local websites of NGOs or communities, but we were not able to confirm this. What we found was that other site-specific conservation objectives, dealing with habitats and species other than those for which a Natura 2000 site has been selected, may be set when a conservation management plan is compiled for that site.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/conservationmanagementplanning/

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See BD question 2.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes Index pages providing links to group species Action Plans for birds and their habitats, Important Bird Area (IBA) information, the Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland and information on the development of bird indicators for Ireland.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/OurWork/SpeciesHabitatConservationinIreland/tabid/25 2/Default.aspx

3. Spatial planning, administrative measures

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: No A review report on spatial planning and Natura 2000 sites published in 2007 by An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland. We were not able to find other structural information on spatial planning directly linked to Natura 2000

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.antaisce.org/Portals/5/documents/Spatial%20Planning%20%20SACs%20- %20A%20Review%202007.pdf

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Partial We did not find convenient information on the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network. We did, however, find information on green infrastructure.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.irishlandscapeinstitute.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/08/GreenInfrastructure.pdf (2) http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/fileadmin/user_upload/Planning/LCA_CPD/LCA_CPD_Sep _2011/Reports/Comhar_Green_infrastructure_report_final.pdf (3) http://www.nesc.ie/en/publications/publications/archived-documents/comhar- publications/comhar-reports/creating-green-infrastructure-for-ireland/

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 22.

4. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes An overview document of the state of the art of Natura 2000 in Ireland, which includes all information on EU support in compilation, and deals with the EU Multiannual Financing Period 2014-2020.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/publications/archive/IE_PAF_draft_1.1_Jan2013.pdf

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: No Details of single environmental agreements are not published online. What can be found online is the general descriptions on the different schemes, on how the procedure works for each of these schemes, which documents are needed (where the documents are also provided) and contact information in case of further question. Where a farmer is required to take particular action to protect the wildlife interest of the site, compensation may be payable, either through the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) or the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmerschemespayments/ruralenvironmentprotectionsch emereps/repsandaeosschemes/agri-environmentoptionsschemeaeos/ (2) http://www.npws.ie/farmerslandowners/schemes/ In either scheme, a farm plan will be prepared and agreed.

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes On various website information is available on possibilities to acquire EU Life funding, as well as there is a link to the European page where successful previous Life projects can be found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.environ.ie/en/Environment/LIFEProgramme/ (2) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

5. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: Yes Guidance on appropriate assessment can be consulted on the NPWS website, including guidance for planning authorities. A specific appropriate assessment screening of a given case was also found. A draft note on the Forest Service Appropriate Assessment Procedure (APP) information dated 14 July 2011 was found at on specific websites. An Appropriate Assessment screening for the Dublin city development is also available. However no specific information was found

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/planning/appropriateassessment/ (2) http://www.wicklow.ie/apps/wicklowbeta/Publications/Planning/BlessingtonTP/Stage5/ 7.%20Appropriate%20Assessment%20Stage%20One%20Screening%20Report.pdf (3) https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media/migration/forestry/grantandpremiumschemes/sc hemecirculars/AttachmentCircular132011.pdf (4) http://www.dublincity.ie/Planning/DublinCityDevelopmentPlan/Documents/AAScreening SmurfitFactoryCoolock.doc

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

Compensation

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No We were not able to identify explicit and complete online overview or details on compensatory measures.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 19. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

6. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes Index pages linking to research and monitoring on species and habitats in general, also including Natura 2000 species and habitats.

The Irish National Platform for Biodiversity Research is a forum for scientists, policy makers and other interested stakeholders involved in the field of biodiversity research. The platform is run under the auspices of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and administered by a secretariat (BEC Consultants Ltd).

A project in which bird watch Ireland develops biodiversity indicators that reflect the condition of species populations and/or habitats.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/researchprojects/ (2) http://www.biodiversityresearch.ie/ (3) http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/OurWork/SpeciesHabitatConservationinIreland/BirdIndi cators/DevelopingindicatorsforIrelandsbirds/tabid/1270/Default.aspx

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes A website as developed by the National Biodiversity Data Centre is available to facilitate the recording of species records by members of the public. Using the forms listed on home page one can record species records across a number of specific groups. No specific information could be found on crowd sourcing initiatives relating to Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://records.biodiversityireland.ie/

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: No See HD question 39.

Data from surveillance

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Species.ie is a database of Irish living organisms developed at NUI Galway as part of the Biochange project funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency. Currently (February 2009) more than 12,000 species have been added. The database includes a preliminary set of reasonably complete data on seaweeds, flowering plants, birds, and marine vertebrates and invertebrates together with some sources, references, distributional data and other information. Incomplete entries include freshwater algae and terrestrial fungi and lichens. No specific mention is made on whether species are topic of HD or BD.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.species.ie/

Assessment of (re)introductions

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on assessing (re) introductions.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

Exceptions to public access

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: No We were not able to verify whether for websites on reporting of species observations, for rare or protected species there are limitations on publically sharing where observations exactly were made. Also, for some of the information concerning questions in annex 9 we could not distinguish whether information was simply not made available of whether the reason information was not available online is due to exceptions to public access. On the National Parks and Wildlife Services website there is a link provided to the right of freedom of information, which links to a false child.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.ahg.gov.ie/en/AboutUs/FreedomofInformationFOI/

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: No See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes Short explanation is provided on the state and threats to EU habitats and species in Ireland and link is provided to status reports for 2008 and 2007 referred to as unpublished reports.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/publications/euconservationstatus/

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 33.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 33.

7. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes At the NPWS website relevant legislation is provided and highlights on what is not allowed (or for which requests for derogation are required) and what is protected (the most relevant items) are indicated in accompanying guidance.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/irishlaw/

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on the number and nature of warnings, prosecutions or other specific intervations, separate that there is legislation in place and that on the National Parks and Wildlife Service website there is explanation on what is permitted and what requires derogation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/irishlaw/

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: No See HD question 28.

Monitoring Incidental capture

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on measures to establish a system of monitoring incidental capture or killing.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None.

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes Details on which species may be hunt, when and under which conditions is available. All information on licenses that can acquired for hunting or shooting are available at the website of the NPWS.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/media/npwsie/content/Declaration%20for%20May%202013%20- %20April%202014%20All%20States.pdf (2) http://www.npws.ie/licences/

National court decisions

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: No A paper on developments in relation to protected areas including overview at time of publication on national court decisions; clearly not an official body, it concerns a research paper by a law specialist at the university college of cork. No focus on national decisions by Irish court, but an inventory and explanation on European court of justice decisions in relation to the different MS.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) www.ucc.ie/law/events/environ05papers/linehan.doc (2) http://www.friendsoftheirishenvironment.net/cmsfiles/files/library/Habitats%20case%2 0law.pdf

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: No Overview on relevant national legislation concerning derogations on EU Natura 2000 legislation, this specifically concerning wild bird species causing damage to crops, livestock and fauna or representing a threat to public health or to air safety. We were not able to find information on issued derogations or on aggregating reports.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/irishlaw/eubirdsdirectivederogations/

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

8. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes Ireland has a dedicated portal concerning citizen informatio, on which in the context of nature information and link is provided to relevant legislation and conventions. Index page providing link to Circulars that have been issued by NPWS as guidance on implementation of the Regulations. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

More generally, all sorts of guidance and explanation is available.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/environmental_law/protection_of_n ature_and_biodiversity.html/ (2) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/irishlaw/euregulations/ (3) http://www.npws.ie

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes Distribution of information on implementation of Natura 2000 and on nature and activities relating to nature use (such as hunting) are organised through the NPWS website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/news/

Public consultations on Natura 2000

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Yes Public consultation is organised through the National Pakrs and Wildlife Service. An example is the call to submit comments on the draft 3rd Irish Report on the implementation of the EU Habitats Directive.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/news/name,14906,en.html (2) http://www.npws.ie/news/

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on apps being available for dessimination of Natura 2000 information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None.

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 41.

Contact details of competent authorities

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Patial Contact details for the National Parks and Wildlife services are available, however, only generally for headquarters and regional offices. For specific items also contact details are sometimes indicated. For example concerning appropriate assessment a contact name is provided. In other instances mail addresses are provided for specific topics.

However, during this study it could not be settled to what extent the National Parks and Wildlife services are the competent authority on all or some of Natura 2000 matters. This is also illustrated by the mentioned mail address [email protected] that obviously is directed to the government and which is not a National Parks and Wildlife service extension. On their website the National Parks and Wildlife services they have a useful link page where Irish government links are provided, however using these links brings no clarity on which authority exactly is the competent one concerning nature matters.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/contactus/ (2) http://www.npws.ie/protectedsites/appropriateassessment/ (3) [email protected] (4) http://www.npws.ie/usefullinks/

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 48.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4.5 Questions answered for The Netherlands on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

The text of the Habitats Directive is presented on a number of national websites dealing with biodiversity and nature conservation. In general a link is provided to the Dutch version of the text on EUR-Lex, such as on the Government Natura 2000 Portal and the Nature Data Portal.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natuurgegevens.nl/wet-en-regelgeving/habitats-directive http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit/internationale- bescherming-biodiversiteit

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

Two national legislative instruments have been used to transpose the provisions of the Birds and Habitats Directives: The Law on Nature Protection (1998) and the Flora and Fauna Act (1998). They figure in the official legal documents repository of the Crown. Most websites and portals relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive refer to these two links, for example the Government Natura 2000 Portal.

Currently, the government is discussing and developing a new Law on Nature Protection to replace the Law on Nature Protection and the Flora and Fauna Act. This new law is expected to come into force in 2014.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0009640/ http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0009641/ http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit/wetgeving-voor- natuurbescherming-in-nederland http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit/documenten-en- publicaties/kamerstukken/2012/08/17/wetsvoorstel-natuurbescherming.html

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 44.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No

No correlation tables between the HD and its transposition into national law was found.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

International conventions

The two main government websites (overheid.nl and rijksoverheid.nl) provide (links to) the texts of international conventions. Overheid.nl, even has a specific section only dealing with all the treaties and conventions (including the nature related ones) signed by The Netherlands, with detailed information about their status, signature and ratification.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit/internationale- bescherming-biodiversiteit https://verdragenbank.overheid.nl/

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation

Designation instruments for SACs and SPAs are presented in a list on the Synbiosys page on nature information. They are presented by group (tranche), according to the state of designation.

The individual designation instruments (aanwijzingsbesluiten) can be reached through the Natura 2000 sites page (each site contains information on the designation instrument), or through the page showing the state of designation.

The government Regie Natura 2000 page presents an interactive map-based overview of the adopted designation procedures.

It should be noted however that the official repository for the designation instruments is the Official Gazette (Staatscourant). The designation instruments can be found by applying the following search criteria:

- Zoektermen: aanwijzingsbesluit natura 2000 - Publicatie(s): Staatscourant - Onderwerp(en): Natuur en milieu | Natuur- en landschapsbeheer Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natura2000.nl/pages/kaartpagina.aspx http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=n2k&groep= 0 http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=actualiteitaa nwijzingen https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/

HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes

The classification (designation, in Dutch aanwijzing) of Special Protection Areas (SPAs, "speciale beschermingszone" in Dutch) is laid down in law and officially announced in the National Gazette.

All official designation and classification documents of Natura 2000 sites (whether designated under the Birds and/or the Habitats Directive) are to be found in the Natura 2000 site database of Synbiosys. A special search for only SPAs and the instruments of classification cannot be made.

An overview of progress with classification of SPAs is shown by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1309-Voortgang-Natura- 2000.html?i=19-48) http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=actualiteitaa nwijzingen https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/zoeken (use search term: speciale beschermingszone)

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes

Ecological requirements, conservation status, reference values, trends and conservation objectives are presented for each habitat and species of the Habitats Directive and every species of the Birds directive under the tab "Profielen habitattypen en soorten".

The sites database on the Natura 2000 page on the Synbiosys website presents ecological requirements for the habitats present within each site ("gebieden per provincie"), under the tab "Ecologische vereisten".

Some provinces, such as Zeeland provide nature conservation objectives in a spatially explicit way through their geoservers.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=profielen http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=n2k http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=n2k&groep= 0 http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/Viewer.aspx?Site=NatuurEnLand schap http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/viewer.aspx?Site=Natura2000 http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/Viewer.aspx?Site=NatuurEnLand schap https://mijn.rvo.nl/flora-en-faunawet-soortenstandaard Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Management plans

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes

(Links to) management plans are published on the Synbiosys portal , under each of the Natura 2000 sites, under the tab "beheerplannen". As the coordination of the management development resides with the provinces, the detailed and current plans are often found on the province websites. For example here is the page on the Natura 2000 sites whose management plans are developed by the Province of Friesland.

DLG (an agency of the Ministry) coordinates the development of management plans for 40 of the 166 Natura 2000 sites in The Netherlands.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://natura2000beheerplannen.nl/ http://www.fryslan.nl/natura2000 http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=n2k&groep= 0

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes The progress of management plan development is presented on the Synbiosys website of the government. It lists the management plans that are in procedure and those that have been developed and officially approved.

Progress reports used to be posted on the website of Regiegroep Natura 2000 which is not up to date. The progress was communicated through detailed Newsletters that also analysed the bottlenecks and solutions encountered. It is not known why the publication of the newsletter was discontinued. The progress of Natura 2000 designation and the development of management plans is now presented through an interactive map.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natura2000.nl/pages/kaartpagina.aspx http://www.natura2000.nl/pages/voortgang.aspx http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=actualiteitbe heerplannen

Sites, protected areas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

There is no single online repository for measures used to implement Article 3 of the Birds Directive. However, information answering this question is widely available.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Protected areas - whether designated as part of the BD implementation (the SPAs), under other national and international laws and agreements, or private initiatives - are comprehensively listed and documented on the main information portals on Natura 2000 and nature conservation in general, and.

Conservation management measures in and outside protected areas are summarised by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

Many initiatives in the field of nature restoration and creation of biotopes are taken by private nature organisations and documented online, like ARK and Natuurmonumenten.

Some of the information about Article 3 implementation measures is provided in a spatially explicit way. Boundaries of protected areas are shown on maps (jpg or pdf format), or can sometimes be downloaded from some sites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.ark.eu/ark/natuurontwikkeling http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0088- natuurbeheer.html?i=19-74 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0089- natuurgebieden.html?i=19-75 http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit/beschermde- natuurgebieden http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/default.aspx?main=gebieden http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/googlemapszoek.aspx https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/projecten/natuurherstel

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

HD 8 PROGRESS REPORTS on IMPLEMENTATION of measures to AVOID DETERIORATION of habitats and species Is information provided?: Partly

It does not seem that there is one specific reporting mechanism or online repository for the implementation of Article 6.2. measures.

The Human Environment Compendium of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency provides a special dossier on nature management (natuurbeheer) that shows the progress with the implementation of some aspects of conservation measures, although the information is not specifically linked to the Habitats Directive.

In addition, conservation measures aiming at reducing or eliminating the main pressures on Dutch N2K sites, habitats and species are dealt with in a thematic way. A selection of information sources dealing with the actions to counter the main pressures (e.g. Nitrogen deposition (and eutrophication), dessification, acidification, fragmentation) is given.

The Environmental Compendium website of the Netherlands Environmental Agency (RIVM / PBL) has a number of web pages presenting backgrounds, policy and implementation of measures to avoid these pressures, including but not exclusively related to Natura 2000: fragmentation, dessification. The Balance of the Human Environment (Balans voor de Leefomgeving, before: Natuurbalans) is an annual publication of the Netherlands Environmental Agency (RIVM / PBL) that also provides Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

some insight in the progress made to implement measures to address the deterioration of habitats and species, for example dessification.

An ambitious programme of measures to tackle Nitrogen deposition in Natura 2000 areas has been developed and is at present being implemented: the "Integrated Approach to Nitrogen" (Programmatische Aanpak Stikstof, or PAS). Progress with is being reported on the dedicated website of the programme.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://pas.natura2000.nl/pages/21-planning.aspx http://themasites.pbl.nl/balansvandeleefomgeving/2010/landelijk-gebied/kwaliteit-van- het-watersysteem/verdroging-2013 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0088- natuurbeheer.html?i=19-74 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0116-beleid-en- maatregelen-voor-verdroging.html?i=11-98 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/onderwerpen/nl0024- Versnippering.html?i=24

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

The Environmental Assessment Agency provides a series of indicators showing the progress with nature protection measures, including the creation of protected areas and the implementation of conservation measures and. All the information in these indicators (dossiers) is relevant to implementation of Article 3 of the Birds Directive. However, the Birds (and Habitats) Directives are only mentioned for the measures that are explicitly related to SACs and SPAs.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0088- natuurbeheer.html?i=19-74 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0089- natuurgebieden.html?i=19-75

See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partly

See HD question 8.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Birdlife partner in the Netherlands, Vogelbescherming presents various bird protection and conservation measures, through habitat management and species actions plans, focusing on both Annex 1 and migratory birds. The species include Corncrake (Crex crex), Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) and Black tern (Chlidonias niger).

Special species protection action plans coordinated at national level also include a number of Annex 1 species, such as: Corncrake (Crex crex), Barn owl (Tyto alba), Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus), and marsh birds. These species are listed by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

The newly interprovincial implementation agency provides farmers and other land users with specific guidance for conservation measures, including those focused on birds and their eligibility for direct payments.

In addition to the legal protection, species protection plans have been developed, adopted and implemented over the course of a 20 year period. The list of plans is presented in the Human Environment Compendium page. In recent years a new approach targeting has been introduced to ensure better species protection: the habitat approach (leefgebiedenbenadering)

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search#fast=index&from=1&to=50 &any_OR_geokeyword_OR_title_OR_keyword=environment http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1331- Soortbeschermingsplannen.html?i=2-101 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1331- Soortbeschermingsplannen.html?i=2-10 http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/overzicht-typen-natuur-en- landschap/ http://www.vogelbescherming.nl/vogels_beschermen

Spatial planning, administrative measures

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: Partly

There seems not to be a comprehensive overview of all statutory, administrative and contractual measures. Acquiring such an overview requires a search on various websites.

In the Netherlands statutory measures for nature conservation flow from the transposition of the Habitats Directive into national law: the Nature Protection Act (Natuurbeschermingswet) and the Flora and Fauna Act (Flora en Faunawet).

Administrative measures include those following from the national implementation of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) that finances the national rural development programme (plattelandsontwikkelingsprogramma, or POP. The implementation of the POP for nature management is organised within the investment budget for the rural area (Investeringsbudget Landelijk Gebied, or ILG).

Other administrative measures include those implemented as part of the species action plans (soortenbeleid) and species habitats approach (leefgebiedenbenadering).

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Contractual measures include contracts with, nature management organisations (such as Natuurmonumenten), land owners and users (farmers) to introduce, maintain or restore ecological management on their land. There are two main subsidies available for these measures:

- Subsidiestelsel Natuur en Landschapsbeheer - Kwaliteitsimpuls natuur en landschap SKNL

Details of this subsidy are given on the main government portal for the target group: Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

As the management subsidies is mainly coordinated at the provincial level, extensive information is also provided on the website of the coordinating provincial agency for implementation of nature policy (established following the decentralisation that took effect in 2014)

Spatial information about contractual management measures is provided at the regional level by some provinces such as Zeeland

However the most detailed spatial information about contractual measures for management is given by the Province Friesland. It provides the eligibility for nature management contracts at the plot level. The information is updated annually.

In terms of practical guidance, Bosschap prepared documents for (private) forest and land managers to comply with the provisions of the national implementation laws of the Habitats Directive, Boscchap has developed easy and practical guidelines for nature management. This allows the land owner and manager to plan his management activities in such a way that they do not infringe the law.

Remark: perhaps to add also in text? Http://bron.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/ http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/overzicht-typen-natuur-en- landschap/ http://www.ark.eu/ark/natuurontwikkeling http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0089- natuurgebieden.html?i=19-75).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://bosschap.nl/wetgeving/detail/detail.php?Gedragscodes-bos-en-natuur-1 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1508-Soortbescherming- en-leefgebiedenbenadering.html?i=19-91 http://www.fryslan.nl/3180/natuurbeheerplannen-imnab/ http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/subsidiestelsel-natuur-en- landschapsbeheer/overzicht/ http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/Viewer.aspx?Site=NatuurEnLand schap https://mijn.rvo.nl/kwaliteitsimpuls-natuur-en-landschap-sknl- https://mijn.rvo.nl/natuurbeheer-snl-

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agri-environmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: Partly

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The Supervisory Committee for the rural investment budget (which includes spending on the nature management contractual measures) publishes a progress report.

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency provides a summary overview of the costs and investments to finance nature conservation measures.

Overviews of administrative and contractual measures can also be identified through web GIS servers provided by the national Georegister and the Interprovincial Implementation Agency (BIJ12)

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten-en-publicaties/rapporten to find the reports, type "Rapportage Comité van Toezicht Investeringsbudget Landelijk Gebied" in the box next to "trefwoord" http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl0519-Kosten-en- financiering-natuur-en-landschap.html?i=19-74 http://bron.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/ http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search#fast=index&from=1&to=50 &any_OR_geokeyword_OR_title_OR_keyword=environment

Measures for ecological coherence

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Partly

The establishment of a national ecological network (Natuurnetwerk Nederland - NNN, formerly Ecologische Hoofdstructuur - EHS) is a main priority in Dutch nature conservation which contributes to implementing Article 10.

Measures include robust connections and areas with nature management by farmers and land owners through direct payments and subsidies.

For the users, information about the conservation measures is generally not explicitly linked to either contributing to Article 10 (connectivity and landscape elements, inside or outside SACs) or those to avoid the deterioration or disturbance of species and habitats inside SACs. At national level, detailed conservation and management measures are provided by O+BN

Outside the NEN, famers are also encouraged to implement so called green blue services (groenblauwe dienstsen) to improve ecological permeability of the landscape, for which they can receive subsidies.

There is one exception in the Province of Limburg where information about measures for restoration and maintenance of small landscape elements (and their financing, see question 24) is provided through a special website that allows land owners to check the possibilities of subsidies measures at plot level.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1425-Natura-2000-en- Ecologische-Hoofdstructuur.html?i=19-48 http://www.groenblauwedienstenlimburg.nl/ http://www.ipo.nl/vitaal-platteland/ontwikkelopgave-ecologische-hoofdstructuur-ehs Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.natuurkennis.nl/ http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/overzicht-typen-natuur-en- landschap/ http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/natuur-en-biodiversiteit/natuurnetwerk- nederland

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes

No reports are known dealing specifically with the progress of the implementation of Article 10 of the HD. However, the implementation of the NEN is well documented, and results presented online.

The online dossier on fragmentation on the Human Environment Compendium of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency provides background on the issue, but also indicators of implementation progress in the sub file on the NEN (Ecologische hoofdstructuur).

The official national document repository contains the progress reports of the implementation of the NEN, which are available through a search function using the search terms "voortgang groot project ecologische hoofdstructuur".

The National Court of Audit also publishes progress reports on the implementation of the NEN.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/onderwerpen/nl0024- Versnippering.html?i=24 http://www.rekenkamer.nl/Publicaties/Dossiers/E/Ecologische_Hoofdstructuur http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten-en- publicaties?keyword=voortgang+Groot+Project+Ecologische+Hoofdstructuur&period- from=&period-to=&department=&informationtype=

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No

No clear and specific report on EU co-financing. Search for PAF Priority Action Framework and its official translation into Dutch (Prioritair actiekader) did not generate any result.

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Partly Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Details of single environmental agreements are not published online. In some cases access to information about environmental agreements is provided through online spatial databases and map interfaces. In the Netherlands this is mostly done at the Provincial level, through the provincial geoservers, as in Friesland and Zeeland. Relevant thematic maps at provincial level are also accessible through the centralised provincial geoserver.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.fryslan.nl/3180/natuurbeheerplannen-imnab/ http://www.provinciaalgeoregister.nl/ http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/Viewer.aspx?Site=NatuurEnLand schap

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes

The Rural Development Programme finances (direct) payments to land owners and managers through environmental agreements to avoid the deterioration of habitats and species. Although details of these payments are not disclosed, the aggregated information is published in the reports of the Supervisory Committee for the Investment Budget for Rural Areas. Six such reports have been published and can be consulted online.

The Netherlands Environmental Agency on its Environmental Compendium portal also publishes some aggregated information regarding environmental agreements.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl0519-Kosten-en- financiering-natuur-en-landschap.html?i=19-74 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1317-Realisatie- agrarisch-natuurbeheer.html?i=11-59 http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten-en-publicaties/rapporten to find the reports, type "Rapportage Comité van Toezicht Investeringsbudget Landelijk Gebied" in the box next to "trefwoord"

See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Partly

Detailed information about environmental agreements to support nature management measures (including those for the restoration and maintenance of small landscape elements as in Article 10) are provided at provincial level, as it is the provinces that are in charge of managing and distributing these budgets. In terms of detail, the provinces of Friesland and Limburg stand out. In Friesland, the types of measures eligibility for subsidies is indicated at plot level, through the geoserver of the province. In Limburg, a similar service is provided through a (private) project website (in which the province also participates), but it gives more financial details, and is focused specifically on landscape elements, not on any approved conservation or management measure, as in Friesland. The subsidy ceiling for the different measures that are eligible, also at plot level. This is information is publicly available.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

No similar information service at national level was found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://bron.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/ http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1317-Realisatie- agrarisch-natuurbeheer.html?i=11-59 http://www.fryslan.nl/3180/natuurbeheerplannen-imnab/ http://www.groenblauwedienstenlimburg.nl/ http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/overzicht-typen-natuur-en- landschap/ http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/subsidiestelsel-natuur-en- landschapsbeheer/overzicht/

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

In practice, no distinction is made between Article 3 and Article 4 measures for conservation, and only very few (if at all) measures are specifically earmarked for birds.

Payment of subsidies for ecological conservation management of natural biotopes or agricultural fields depend on site conditions and adherence detailed management prescriptions. Nature objectives (natuurdoelen) are defined at plot level by the province and a range of management types (beheertypen) for each plot is available for the owners/users/managers to choose from (sometimes only one). The description of nature objectives, and corresponding management types and direct payments in Euro per hectare is presented on the common portal of the provinces.

Some subsidies are specifically linked to conservation management of specific birds groups: 1. meadow birds (weidevogelgebied) such as Limosa limosa, Tringa totanus etc, 2. field animals (akkerfaunagebied), mainly birds such as Alauda arvensis, Motacilla flava and Circus pygargus, and 3. geese feeding areas (ganzenfoerageergebieden) for Anser anser, Anser albifrons, Branta leucopsis etc.

Land owners, land managers and protected area managers can consult the eligibility of their plots for conservation management under the various rural subsidy programmes. This service is totally supported by a functional online GIS application with possibilities to download vector maps as Shape files (to view and analyse in GIS programmes). >>> INSPIRE compliance

The national portal provides access to the provincial plans for nature management subsidy. Provinces also provide access to these subsidy plans through their own websites, e.g. Friesland, Zeeland and Limburg. >>> INSPIRE compliance

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://bron.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/ http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search#fast=index&from=1&to=50 &keyword=environment http://www.portaalnatuurenlandschap.nl/themas/overzicht-typen-natuur-en- landschap/

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Partly

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency produces overviews (indicators) showing the progress of implementation of agri-environmental measures, such as specific aggregated overviews for the implementation of nature friendly farmland management, and the costs for nature and landscape management, including subsidies in the form of environmental agreements. These data are not specific to the implementation in the context of the Birds directive.

Besides the very concise indicators mentioned before, there is no lack of reports and assessments of resources invested in environmental agreements. The only issue is that these reports are not centrally available and thus best found via targeted search on the known portals dealing with Natura 2000 and nature in general or through internet search.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl0519-Kosten-en- financiering-natuur-en-landschap.html?i=19-74 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1317-Realisatie- agrarisch-natuurbeheer.html?i=11-59

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Partly

EU support, as under LIFE is not explicitly mentioned on the main portals of the government. However, in The Netherlands, a large proportion of Natura 2000 sites are owned or management by private (Natuurmonumenten and the Regional Landscapes) or semi-public (Staatsbosbeheer) organisations. These organisations prominently acknowledge the support they receive in the framework of Natura 2000 for the management and especially the restoration of Natura 2000 (and other) sites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/projecten/natuurherstel http://www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/English/LIFE%20Nature.aspx

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes

See HD question 6.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: Yes

As far as is known, there is no exclusive site related central repository of approved or rejected projects submitted to an appropriate assessment. Appropriate assessments are in general published on the websites of the competent authority (e.g. The municipality or the province), of the client (e.g. Development company) or of the advisor (e.g. Consultant).

If an appropriate assessment is carried out as part of an EIA, external independent advice and review are required from the Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), see. It is therefore expected that all appropriate assessments of pending, rejected and approved projects are to be found in the online database of this commission.

When appropriate assessments are carried out as part of a (change) in a municipal land use plan (bestemmingsplan) or a regional spatial plan (structuurvisie), the documents can be found on the map-based central repository of spatial plans through the map or a google search.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://api.commissiemer.nl/docs/cms/beperkte_procedure.pdf http://vergunningenbank.overheid.nl/natuurbeschermingswet http://www.commissiemer.nl/zoeken?sort=&it=&dt=passende+beoordeling®io=&q = type in Google: "passende beoordeling" site:.ruimtelijkeplannen.nl

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: Yes

See HD question 11.

Compensation

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Partly Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

No explicit and complete online overview of compensatory measures has been identified. However, nature compensation as a result of Article 6.4. is a last resort in a long process for approval of plans and projects. Therefore, if compensatory measures in relation to the HD Art 6.4. are carried out, these will be reported in the Official Gazette. The most important cases of nature compensation as pursuant of the HD are the development of Rotterdam Maaslvlakte II (PMR Project Mainportontwikkeling Rotterdam) and those associated with the deepening of the Westerschelde Estuary.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl Search criteria: - Zoektermen: natuurcompensatie - Publicatie(s): Staatscourant - Onderwerp(en): Natuur en milieu | Natuur- en landschapsbeheer

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Partly

As nature compensation is a last resort in the implementation of Article 6.4., the progress of implementation is well documented. Aggregated reports or a dedicated webpage have not been found. However, many progress reports, especially for the larger projects for which Nature compensation pursuant the HD Art 6.4. was carried out can be found on the Dutch Government website. It is to be noted that nature compensation also takes place for areas not subject to the HD.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/zoeken?keyword=Voortgangsrapportage+Natuurcompensa tie&search-submit=Zoek&sorteren-op=datum

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes

Vast amounts of research and monitoring are carried out in the context and/or in support of the implementation of the Habitats Directive. Much of the research outcomes and data are available online. It is not within the scope of this project to list all relevant sources of information, but an indicative list of information sources is given here.

The Nature Portal (Natuurportal) possesses a very powerful search engine that retrieves academic publications and grey literature from the main nature related online depositories (in particular the WUR library called edepot). Searching with the keywords "habitatrichtlijn", "Habitat* Directive" (* because habitat is sometimes spelled Habitat and sometimes Habitats), "Natura 2000", with or without additional arguments to narrow down the search, results in a wide variety of published online research.

The NARCIS database discloses scientific research outputs for the Netherlands. Searching by keywords, including: Habitat* Directive, habitatrichtlijn, Natura 2000 results in academic publications on the Habitats Directive. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

NLBIF is the Dutch portal of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). As such it provides open access to biodiversity related data in The Netherlands and globally (through GBIF). It lists all biodiversity data gathering and managing institutions in The Netherlands, and allows users to search publicly published records.

Nederlands Soortenregister (Dutch Species Catalogue) provides a current and comprehensive overview of Dutch biodiversity. It is based on the data gathered by experts in various aspects of flora and fauna.

The Nature Desk provides access to the National Database Flora and Fauna (NDFF). Any party requiring the most detailed information about occurrence of species, for planning and assessment purposes (e.g. Municipal councils, consultants) performing appropriate assessments) can take out a subscription to access these data.

Scientific work and monitoring for specific taxonomic groups is coordinated by the VOFF which is a partnership of the Private Data Management Organizations (PGO's). Within the VOFF the PGO's work together for a good and effective information about the flora and fauna of the Netherlands for: public information and education; research and education; management, protection and development of the Dutch nature; counselling, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.

Results of scientific research of relevance to the implementation of the Habitats Directive are summarised by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and published on the Compendium for the Human Environment website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://nationaalgeoregister.nl/geonetwork/srv/dut/search http://www.aerius.nl/en http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1082-Fauna-in-Natura- 2000-gebieden.html?i=19-48 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/onderwerpen/#Natuur http://www.narcis.nl http://www.narcis.nl/search?uqueryform_hf_0=&search%2Fuquery%2Fhabitats+direct ive%2FLanguage%2FEN%2Fid%2F10%2Fpageable%2F4%2Fwicket%3Ainterface%2F% 3A0%3Auqueryform%3A%3AIFormSubmitListener%3A%3A=&uquery=habitat*+directi ve&coll=publication&Language=EN&form http://www.natuurloket.nl http://www.natuurportal.nl http://www.nederlandsesoorten.nl http://www.nederlandsesoorten.nl/nsr/nsr/i000399.html http://www.nlbif.nl http://www.voff.nl http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/viewer.aspx?Site=Natura2000

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The Netherlands has a long tradition of involving (volunteer) citizens in the collection of nature related data. Collecting data about plants and animals is a very popular activity and the people involved in this have often very high standards of knowledge about the taxon(s) they study in their free time. They are often very dedicated and provide very high standard quality observations. The internet has started to play an increasing role in collecting, managing and making the data collected by citizen scientists available to the public.

The challenge for the institutions that manage the data are to validate the information provided, to interpret the data and to manage the large armies of volunteers who provide the data. To carry out these tasks, ten Private Data Management Organisations (PGO, from the Dutch name "Particuliere Gegevensbeherende Organisaties") have been established. They work together under the umbrella of the VOFF (Foundation for Field Research on Flora and Fauna).

There are some popular portals for submitting field records such as Waarneming.nl (and its international counterpart observado.org), Telmee, Natuurkalender. The data are validated by the PGOs before they are fed into the National Database on Flora and Fauna (NDFF). In order to make the results of the field observations more relevant to science and policy, the PGOs encourage volunteers to participate in coordinated monitoring projects. The results of observations made in the context of a coordinated monitoring project are sometimes collected through the earlier mentioned portals, but sometimes through specific webpages or websites, such as the surveys for the New Bird Atlas (2012 - 2014) that are currently under way.

Interesting results from the citizen science efforts are shared (together with other nature related news) through the website Natuurbericht (Nature News). This is a very important service to keep the volunteers enthused for the work.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://telmee.nl/ http://vogelatlas.nl/ http://waarneming.nl/ http://www.natuurbericht.nl/ http://www.natuurkalender.nl/ http://www.natuurloket.nl/ndff http://www.voff.nl/ (with links to the ten PGOs)

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: Partly

Various apps have been developed to use crowd sourcing for monitoring purposes. Here is an example used in the fight against an invasive alien species, Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia).

The Natura 2000 app, developed by Wageningen University does not only give information about the Natura 2000 sites, their habitats and species, but also allows the user to participate in or contribute to the management of the sites, through sharing opinion, data or pictures.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.pollennieuws.nl/archieven/alsemambrosia/ambrosia_app/ https://www.layar.com/layers/natura2000

See HD question 39. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Data from surveillance

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes

The Synbiosys website of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, developed and maintained by Alterra, provides detailed profiles of all Annex 1 habitats and Annex 2 species. Each profile contains the summaries resulting from surveillance in a downloadable pdf document.

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (RIVM / PBL) publishes aggregated results (including indicators) based on the results of the surveillance and monitoring of flora and fauna species, protected species and ecosytems.

The Network for Ecological Monitoring (NEM) publishes aggregated accounts of trends in flora and fauna species arising from the nationally coordinated monitoring activities. Source data (stored in the National Database Flora and Fauna, NDFF) are not publicly available for free, but the trend information over a 20 year period is and can be downloaded as XLS or XML file.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0014-beschermde- soorten.html?i=2-10 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/onderwerpen/nl0004- Ecosystemen.html?i=4 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/onderwerpen/nl0008-Flora-en- Fauna.html?i=8 http://www.netwerkecologischemonitoring.nl/dataloket http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/documenten/profielen/habitattypen/profiel _habitattype_2180.pdf http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/gebiedendatabase.aspx?subj=profielen http://zldags.zeeland.nl/geoweb/geowebinternet/web/viewer.aspx?Site=Natura2000

Assessment of (re)introductions

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: Yes

The reintroduction of species in The Netherlands follows the guidelines established by the IUCN, that require, amongst other things that the reasons for the species original disappearance have been eliminated and that the planned reintroduction is previously well researched and assessed. Numerous studies on the reintroduction of species are published (both ex-ante assessments as well as monitoring the results). The Compendium of the Human Environment gives a summary overview of the species introduction programmes with references to studies and research programmes supporting the projects.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/dossiers/nl0057-herintroducties-van- plant--en-diersoorten.html?i=19-49

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Exceptions to public access

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: Partly

The only reference found to this exception clause, is the nature observation recording and sharing platform waarneming.nl, where the location of sensitive species is not given. For example, location details of a vulnerable species, such as Common Crane in potential breeding site are marked with the tag "verborgen" (location hidden)

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://waarneming.nl/soort/view/19?waardplant=0&poly=1&from=2011-03- 20&to=2014-03-20&prov=0&maand=0&rows=20&os=0&hide_hidden=0

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes

Article 17 reports are part of the Reporting Obligations. The full texts, tables and maps (GIS layers) of these reports are stored on the ROD database of Eionet. However, the nature data website (www.natuurgegevens.nl) provides a clear and direct link to these reporting files. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency produces a synthesis of the Article 17 reporting results.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/nl/eu/art17/envropnxw http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1085- Habitatrichtlijnsoorten.html?i=19-48 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1483-Staat-van- instandhouding-Natura-2000-soorten.html?i=19-48 http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1483-Staat-van- instandhouding-Natura-2000-soorten.html?i=19-48 http://www.natuurgegevens.nl/rapportageverplichting/nationaal-rapport- habitatrichtlijn http://www.natuurgegevens.nl/rapportageverplichting/natura-2000- standaardgegevensformulier

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes

Article 12 reports are part of the Reporting Obligations. The full texts, tables and maps (GIS layers) of these reports are stored on the ROD database of Eionet. In contrast to the HD Article 17 report, the nature data website (www.natuurgegevens.nl) also publishes the full Birds Directive Implementation Report. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No

No composite report for the Birds Directive Implementation was found on any Dutch website.

6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes

Species from the HD have been given a protected status in the national implementing law. The decrees that enshrine this protection are published on the common government website www.overheid.nl

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1331- Soortbeschermingsplannen.html?i=2-10 http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0013485/geldigheidsdatum_20-03-2014

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes

Most species protection policy is organised at the provincial level with (financial) support from the central government and coordination by the IPO. Legal requirements and measures for species protection are translated into provincial and local plans and programmes (structure visions, spatial plans, land use plans etc). There is a central repository for all spatial plans, although the search function does not allow to search by species or nature protection theme. All spatial development plans have a nature paragraph and need to be screened according to the Nature Protection Law and the Flora and Fauna Act. The spatial and land use plans can in most cases also be accessed through the website of the competent local or regional authority.

In addition to strict protection is is achieved through species protection plans have been developed, adopted and implemented over the course of a 20 year period. The list of plans is presented in the Human Environment Compendium page. In recent years a new approach targeting has been introduced to ensure better species protection: the habitat approach (leefgebiedenbenadering).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.compendiumvoordeleefomgeving.nl/indicatoren/nl1331- Soortbeschermingsplannen.html?i=2-10 http://www.fryslan.nl/3523/planten-en-diersoorten-soortenbeleid/ http://www.ruimtelijkeplannen.nl

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes

The Dutch Birdlife partner has developed an online repository with all relevant information about birds and the law, including the measures making up a system of strict protection.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.vogelsendewet.nl/

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: No See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes

The prohibitions laid down in Article 12 of the Habitats Directive have been transposed to the two national implementing legislations: the Flora and Fauna Act and the Law on Nature Protection (to be merged into one Nature Act in 2014).

Felons committing a crime against flora or fauna as described in the national transposition of Habitats Directive are arrested or detained by officers of the Animal Police or Special Investigating Officers. The latter are either municipal or provincial civil servants or wildlife rangers with a special training and authority to make arrests.

Criminals are prosecuted in court and court decisions are stored and accessible through an online database. When searched with the keywords "Flora en Faunawet" or "Natuurbeschermingswet", details of nature related crimes are displayed.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl/ http://www.politie.nl/onderwerpen/buitengewoon-opsporingsambtenaar.html http://www.politie.nl/onderwerpen/dierenpolitie.html

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 28.

Monitoring Incidental capture

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: No

No monitoring system for incidental capture and killing was found. Some guidelines for provinces on how to enforce the various legal transpositions of the nature directives is given in a guidance document. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.ipo.nl/files/2513/6697/9891/IPO_Handreik-Handhavpln_DEF-klik.pdf

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

The Dutch Birdlife partner has developed an online repository with all relevant information about birds and the law, including the measures making up a system of strict protection.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.vogelsendewet.nl/

National court decisions

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes

All national court decisions are stored in a public online database. This online repository also contains cases involving the Habitats Directive and Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl/

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No

No specific inventory of cases related to the habitats Directive was found online

See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 51. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: Yes

The government provides information about how and when to apply for derogation to the Flora and Fauna Act. It offers a step-by-step guidance for developers.

The derogations issued are listed in the online repository of the Ministry of Economic affairs. The original derogation documents can be consulted online and downloaded in pdf format. The search function only allows search by year and month.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/Converters/convertDocument?file=nl/eu/habides/envtgu7c w/derogations-Alterra1.xml&conv=rem_138 http://www.hetlnvloket.nl/besluiten-ontheffingen-flora-en-faunawet https://mijn.rvo.nl/flora-en-faunawet-ontheffing-en-vrijstelling

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes

Derogation reports are prepared by Alterra as part of their legal research tasks (wettelijke onderzoekstaken natuur WOT), and published on the nature reporting website (www.natuurgegevens.nl) which contains all information on international reporting obligations under the Birds and Habitats directives but also other international environmental agreements and conventions. Through a unique identification number, the original texts of the derogations listed in the report can be easily traced on the central derogation reports repository (see question 31).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.natuurgegevens.nl/rapportageverplichting/derogatierapport-habitatrichtlijn

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 31.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes

The Dutch government has developed a specific website with information about the practical implementation of the Habitats Directive and its transposition into national law. Among many useful resources it in includes in particular a "Natura 2000 Signpost" (Natura 2000 Wegwijzer).

The Synbiosys website provides a clear roadmap for all parties involved in the process of a derogation or permit request in or around a Natura 2000 site, thereby making sure that all legal provisions are met with, without having to study all the details of the legislation and regulations.

At a more practical level, the government has approved a series of documents translating the requirements of the national implementing law of the Habitats Directive in practical guidelines for the site owners and managers. This was very well received, because it allows the managers to focus on their day-to-day work, without having to decipher the lengthy and difficult formulations of the law.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://bosschap.nl/wetgeving/detail/detail.php?Gedragscodes-bos-en-natuur-11 http://www.natura2000.nl/ http://www.natura2000.nl/pages/wegwijzer.aspx http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/routeplanner.aspx?subj=routeplanner

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes http://www.natura2000.nl/pages/gereedschap.aspx http://www.natura2000.nl/ http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/documenten/profielen/habitattypen/leeswi jzer_n2000_profielendocument_1_september_2008.pdf http://www.natura2000.nl/pages/naslagwerk.aspx http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/documenten/tranches_groepen/tranche_1 /D%20Producten%20Europese%20Commissie/CEC%202003_EN%20Interpretation%2 0Manual%20Habitats.pdf

See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes

Official government press releases are published and then stored in the document library of the national government. Searching with the keywords "habitatrichtlijn" or "Natura 2000" yields 9 and 25 results respectively.

In addition, most agencies and organisations that deal with the implementation of the Habitats Directive publish press releases on their websites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten-en- publicaties/persberichten?keyword=natura+2000&period-from=&period- to=&department=&informationtype=persberichten

Public consultations on Natura 2000

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: No

At several stages of the implementation of the BHD there is an opportunity for the public to express its opinion about proposals. Public consultation, expression of public opinion and recording the results of these opinions are a fundamental part of the EIA, also including Appropriate assessments. Public consultation is also carried out as a part of the development of draft management plans for Natura 2000 sites.

It does seem however, that, in contrast to Belgium (Flanders), for example , there is no centralised national system to carry out public consultation, collect opinions and present the results of these consultations.

For the drafting stage of Natura 2000 management plans, there is a dedicated online database to record the opinions (zienswijzen) of stakeholders. It is the intention to centralise all submitted opinions in this database. Competent authorities coordinating the development of the management plans (trekker) can also use the tool to collect the opinions through the online form during the consultation period (terinzagelegging), but this is not compulsory. See an example of the consultation procedure for the development of a management plan for SAC Polder Zeevang, coordinated by the province of Noord Holland.

In the case of appropriate assessments, public consultations are carried out by the competent authorities or the client. Presentation of the plan or project is found on the websites of the competent authorities or the client. Official announcement of the EIA is posted in the National Gazette. Documents are generally available for consultation at the municipality and sometimes also online. However, the expression of opinions is generally carried out in writing (by postal mail).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lne.be/themas/milieueffectrapportage/inspraak http://www.noord-holland.nl/web/Actueel/Nieuws/Artikel/Terinzagelegging-beheerplan- polder-Zeevang.htm https://www.natura2000zienswijzen.nl/

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer:

See also HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens’ COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: Yes

Enforcement of nature protection are carried out at the regional (provinces) or local (municipalities) level. In general provinces provide a service that deals with environmental complaints including reporting of (suspected) illegal activities. For example, the Province of Noord Holland has an online form to lodge a complaint or to report a possible illegal activity. Also the Province of Groningen provides such an online service, but advises to use the telephone for acute and urgent matters.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: https://fd9.formdesk.com/pnh/milieuklachtenformulier https://formulieren.provinciegroningen.nl/Landschaps-_en_milieuklacht_melden

Re-use of information

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: Partly

In the Netherlands, Natura 2000 data have been used to develop an app allowing the user to query information about the Natura 2000 sites, habitats and species.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: https://www.layar.com/layers/natura2000

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: Partly

In the Netherlands, Natura 2000 data have been used to develop an app allowing the user to query information about the Natura 2000 sites, habitats and species.

A Nature Widget has been developed by the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre. It describes one species a day.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: https://www.layar.com/layers/natura2000 http://www.nederlandsesoorten.nl/nlsr/nlsr/i000396.html

See HD question 41. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Contact details of competent authorities

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes

Depending on the subject contact persons are relatively easy to find. For example, the Government publishes a list of key persons responsible for the development of Natura 2000 management plans. In general provinces provide the contact details of people involved in the management plans of Natura 2000 sites, such as for example, in Friesland.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.fryslan.nl/natura2000 http://www.synbiosys.alterra.nl/natura2000/contactpersonenlijst.aspx

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 48.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4.6 Questions answered for Poland on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes The text of the Nature Directives is accessible through the website of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection. Here link is provided to PDF versions of the Polish language directives. The directives are also accessible though other portals, where both HD and BD can be accessed in Polish and English language.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/strona/nowy-element-2 (2) http://biodiv.gdos.gov.pl/law-regulations/directives-and-regulations-european- union/

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes Correlation tables showing the link between national legislation and the nature directives could not be located.

Nature protection in Poland is regulated by the Law of 16 April 2004 on the protection of nature

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mos.gov.pl/g2/big/2011_08/461dca697392205737781a4bdc14cd4f.pdf (2) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/strona/nowy-element-2 (3) http://isip.sejm.gov.pl/

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No See HD question 44. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

International conventions

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes Overview on all multilateral agreements with respect to the environment at global and European level is given at the website of the Minister of Environment. However, no links are provided here; only a tabel summary is provided with respect to the name of the agreement, the date of ratification of the entry into force in Poland and the unit repsonable for supervising the implementation. Links to Bern Convention, Ramsar convention, European Landscape convention and the agreement on the conservation of the Aquatic warbler, however, are available through the General Directorate of Environmental Protection.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mos.gov.pl/artykul/2516_umowy_wielostronne/9055_umowy_wielostronne .html (2) http://www.gdos.gov.pl/Articles/view/1908/Konwencje_i_porozumienia

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes A short explanation on the criteria for designation of areas is available. A Regulation of the Minister of Environment of 30 March 2010 on the preparation of the draft plan for the protection of Natura 2000 is also available. Individual sites can be searched and data are available on the act of creation, establishment or designation. In case of designation reference is given to the relevant legislation. Also on the website of the Institute for Sustainable Development Natura 2000 sites can be searched and information is provided on the status of formal position. Also maps are provided indicating the borders of locations.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/strona/historia-powstania (2) http://isip.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WDU20100640401&min=1 (3) http://crfop.gdos.gov.pl/CRFOP/index.jsf (4) http://obszary.natura2000.org.pl/

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 1. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Partial Manuals prepared by a team of Polish experts by request of the Ministry of Environment, this on the maintenance and conservation of Natura 2000 habitats and species. However, extensive information per SAC in terms of an elaborate conservation action plan could not be located.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/

Management plans

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Partial Guidelines for drafting protection tasks for Natura 2000 sites are available. Also, manuals prepared by a team of Polish experts by request of the Ministry of Environment, this on the maintenance and conservation of Natura 2000 habitats and species. Sites can also be searched here and short information on how to succeed in conservation aims is sometimes included in standard sheets. However, extensive information per SAP in terms of an elaborate management plan could not be located.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/ (2) http://www.kp.org.pl/pdf/poradniki/wytyczne_pzo_projekt_z_20100205_ver_wg_siwz_ rdos_bialystok.pdf

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No No information on progress reports was found. See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes The Natura 2000 sites can be consulted and maps are available with standard forms of data. Parallel the Poland map can be browsed spatially for sites, this for Natura 2000 bird and habitat areas, but also for all sorts of national protections of nature and landscape areas. On this map one can also visualize only these locations for which public consultation for a Natura2000 site is currently running.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/datafiles (2) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/strona/przegladanie

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partial

General information on how to avoid habitat deterioration and succeed in conserving nature is provided at the website of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection. Also, at the spatial relevant page of this administration reference is provided as to how the different nature areas in Poland are orientated.

Website consulted: (1) http://www.gdos.gov.pl (2) http://geoserwis.gdos.gov.pl/mapy/

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No Progress reports on habitat conservation and restoration were not retrieved. Possibly, sometimes they may be available through local websites of NGOs or communities, but we were not able to confirm this.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See BD question 2.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: No Although general measure on the conservation of birds could be located both with the General Directorate of Environmental Protection and with OTOP no extensive information per bird or SAC could be retrieved.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.gdos.gov.pl (2) www.otop.org.pl

Spatial planning, administrative measures

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: No

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 4. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Measures for ecological coherence

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Partial We did not find convenient information on the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network. We did, however, find information on all the different types of nature and how they are defined in Poland. Also, at the spatial relevant page of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection reference is provided as to how these different nature areas in Poland are geographically related.

Website consulted: (1) http://www.gdos.gov.pl (2) http://geoserwis.gdos.gov.pl/mapy/

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 22.

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes The priority framework for action to Natura 2000 EU multiannual financing program 2014-2020 is available.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mos.gov.pl/g2/big/2013_07/1f364cd9666cb6181532d0057d47e365.doc

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: No Details of single environmental agreements are not published online. What can be found online is the general descriptions. Information on subsidies for private owners of land located within Natura 2000 sites under agri-environmental programs is available at he Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Information also is available at the website of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection in a manual. Information on the agri-environmental program and Natura 2000 after 2013 is also available. Further, the Supreme Chamber of Control has a United Natuions Environment Programme folder on their website which informs on auditing the implementation of environmental agreements.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.minrol.gov.pl/pol/Wsparcie-rolnictwa-i-rybolowstwa/PROW-2007- 2013/Dzialania-PROW-2007-2013/Os-2-Poprawa-srodowiska-naturalnego-i-obszarow- wiejskich/Program-rolnosrodowiskowy-Platnosci-rolnosrodowiskowe/Biblioteczka- rolnosrodowiskowa Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(2) http://www.gdos.gov.pl/files/Materialy-i-publikacje/Natura-2000-korzysci-dla- rolnictwa.pdf (3) http://www.otop.org.pl/obserwacje/rolnictwo-przyjazne-przyrodzie/program- rolnosrodowiskowy-i-natura-2/ (4) http://www.nik.gov.pl/plik/id,2190.pdf

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes On the website of the Ministry of the Environment overview is given on possibilities concerning European Funds. Life is included in this overview and further link is provided to an index page where more detailed information is provided on Life and many further links are provided. Details are provided on calls for proposals and on projects that have received funding from the LIFE program.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mos.gov.pl/kategoria/2142_fundusze_europejskie/ (2) http://www.nfosigw.gov.pl/srodki-zagraniczne/instrument-finansowy-life/ (3) http://www.nfosigw.gov.pl/srodki-zagraniczne/instrument-finansowy-life/life-w- polsce/

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: Yes Guidance on appropriate assesment can be consulted.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.gdos.gov.pl/files/Materialy-i-publikacje/Natura-2000-w-ocenach- oddzia.pdf

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

Compensation

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Partial Standard forms relating to environmental compensation are available. We were not able to find details on single examples of compensatory measures.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://bip.gdos.gov.pl/doc/ftp/2013/Zakres_i_wykonanie_kompensacji_wzory.zip

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 19.

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes An extensive overview on the most important Polish portals dedicated to wildlife conservation is available. Several of the portals mentioned here include information on Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

scientific and citizen science – see also the question on citizen science. For example the Institute of Nature conservation provides practical solutions in the field of nature conservation including producing scientific sound manuals on monitoring methodology. They have searchable databases that allow retrieving projects and publications.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.org.pl/e-szkolenia/e1-ochrona-przyrody-w-polsce- 2/_zrodla_informacji_o_ochronie_przyrody/ (2) http://www.iop.krakow.pl/

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes The website of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection includes an entire section on the social part of the Natura 2000 network. Included features allow you to search for natural paths located within Natura 2000 areas and their associated media. After logging in you can share your own media and add information about your favorite tracks, as well as ask the expert and report your observations. Here you can find also information on where and how in a manner consistent with the protection of the environment to observe nature.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/structures/community

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: No See HD question 39.

Data from surveillance

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes All information on monitoring habitats and species in relation to the HD is available. This includes information on who is involved, which is the methodology and the results. Fort the monitoring of birds a database, where particular projects, species of interest, strata and years can be selected. Specific explanation is provided on the monitoring obligations in the context of the BD. The entire nature monitoring efforts in Poland, with clear indication of how this fits with the monitoring obligations of the nature directive.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://siedliska.gios.gov.pl/ (2) http://monitoringptakow.gios.gov.pl/ (3) http://www.gios.gov.pl/artykuly/164/Informacje-ogolne-o-podsystemie- monitoringu-przyrody

Assessment of (re)introductions Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on assessing (re) introductions.

Exceptions to public access

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: No We were not able to verify whether for websites on reporting of species observations, for rare or protected species there are limitations on publically sharing where observations exactly were made. Also, for some of the information concerning questions in annex 9 we could not distinguish whether information was simply not made available of whether the reason information was not available online is due to exceptions to public access. On the National Parks and Wildlife Services website there is a link provided to the right of freedom of information, which links to a false child.

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: No See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes In accordance with the Directive the submission of reports of monitoring is needed every 6 years. Environmental monitoring corresponds to the Chief Inspector for Environmental Protection. Here an index page is available that provides overview on publications concerning monitoring of nature. Further information and link is provided on draft reports to the EC. Results of the monitoring efforts can be found. Reports such as they were submitted to the EC could not be confirmed to be available online.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.gdos.gov.pl/Articles/view/1913/Monitoring_i_dane_przyrodnicze (2) http://www.gios.gov.pl/artykuly/159/Publikacje-dot-monitoringu-przyrody (3) http://siedliska.gios.gov.pl/index.php/projekty-raportow-do-ke (4) http://siedliska.gios.gov.pl/index.php/wyniki-monitoringu/wyniki-2009-2011 (5) http://siedliska.gios.gov.pl/index.php/wyniki-monitoringu/wyniki-2006-2008

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No See HD question 33.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No See HD question 33. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes The Law of 16 April 2004 on the protection of nature and related pieces of legislations define what is allowed in Polish nature.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mos.gov.pl/g2/big/2011_08/461dca697392205737781a4bdc14cd4f.pdf

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes The Department of Interventions informs about the steps taken following receipt of notification of a violation of law - the destruction of habitats and species Natura 2000 sites or potential hazards. After checking the reports they perform to the relevant authorities to intervene. The whole process, documentation of violations and the course of the intervention presented to date in the form of successive notes. Full information is provided with maps on the location, the threat, the actions taken, the evidence, and so on.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://straznicy.natura2000.pl/

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 28.

Monitoring Incidental capture Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: Yes The Department of Interventions informs about the steps taken following receipt of notification of a violation of law - the destruction of habitats and species Natura 2000 sites or potential hazards. After checking the reports they perform to the relevant authorities to intervene. The whole process, documentation of violations and the course of the intervention presented to date in the form of successive notes. Full information is provided with maps on the location, the threat, the actions taken, the evidence, and so on. Also, the Naturalist Club provides their contact details for anyone searching for means to report a threat or destruction of wildlife.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://straznicy.natura2000.pl/ (2) http://www.kp.org.pl/

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes All information on hunting legislation is available at the website of the Polish Hunting Association. Here link is provided to the respective legal texts in Polish language. Number of culled animals annually of each species is given in the official statistics (CSO Yearbook, Environmental Protection).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.pzlow.pl/palio/html.run?_Instance=www&_PageID=4&_Lang=pl&_CheckSu m=-1374043241 (2) http://biodiv.gdos.gov.pl/convention/work-programmes/wskazniki/wskazniki-w- danych-gus

National court decisions

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: No Some information on Nature Protection in the European Court of Justice is available. We were not able to find single or aggregated reporting on national court decisions relating to Natura 2000 violations.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.ekointerwencje.org.pl/upload/files/04c8a1d8f6d791.pdf

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on issued derogations or on aggregated reports on this matter.

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes Guidelines and guides are available. This concerns, among others, links to European Commission guidelines for the management of Natura 2000 sites, textbooks and information booklets. An impressive amount of guidance on Natura 2000 is available in the format of e- learning. Up to November 2012 Salamandra provided update on the Natura 2000 developments in Poland.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/strona/nowy-element-3 (2) http://natura2000.org.pl/e-szkolenia/ (3) http://www.salamandra.org.pl/nowosci-natura2000.html

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes Rectifications and clarifications with respect to media communications are in aggregated form available at the webiste of the Ministry of Environment.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mos.gov.pl/kategoria/2122_sprostowania_wyjasnienia/

Public consultations on Natura 2000

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Yes Approval of the plans must be preceded by the procedure of public participation in decision-making on the principles and procedures laid down in the Act of 3 October 2008 on the provision of information about the environment and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessments (Journal of Laws . the 2013 pos. 1235, as amended. amended., this concerns the Proclamation of the Marshal of the Polish Sejm on 26 August 2013 on the publication of the consolidated text of the Act on the provision of information about the environment and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessment)

Projects lists of Natura 2000 areas for consultation are published on the website of the Ministry of Environment. Also draft regulations are posted online. Also, with the Ministry of Environment at theire website there is a specific entry on public consultations. Also information in public hearing procedure is available, this is information on conducting a public hearing be made public in the Information System of the Sejm for 14 days before the hearing - no individual notification mode, so one needs to keep track of the parliamentary website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.mos.gov.pl/natura2000/pl/aktualnosci.php (2) http://www.mos. gov.pl/kategoria/2225_projekty_aktow_prawnych (3) http://www.mos.gov.pl/kategoria/3686_konsultacje_spoleczne/ (4) http://www.sejm.gov.pl/lobbing/lobbing1.html

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 16. And also http://straznicy.natura2000.pl/

Re-use of information

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: No We were not able to find information on apps being available for dessimination of Natura 2000 information.

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 41.

Contact details of competent authorities

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes Pursuant to Art. 32 Act of 16 April 2004 on environmental protection (Journal of Laws of 2013, pos. 627, as amended. amended.) key authorities in the management of the Natura 2000 network is the General Director for Environmental Protection and the regional directors of environmental protection - authority of the General Director for Environmental Protection, separate for each province. An important role is also played by national parks directors, directors of maritime offices and superintendence. Contact details are conveniently available both at national level as for contacts for regional environmental directorates and heads of departments and conservation of Natura 2000 sites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000.gdos.gov.pl/kontakt

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 48.

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4.7 Questions answered for Romania on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes There are multiple website available in Romania that provide information on the text to both national and European legislation. Here there are even direct links to the Habitats and Birds directive in both English and the national language. There is also a dedicated section about the latest legislative changes and a guide for starting and stopping procedures to prevent a negative impact on the nature of the work, "The Law of Nature". This information is all provided in pdf format.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/reteaua/documente (2) http://www.natura2000.ro/resurse/legislatie/ (3) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/cadru_general-80

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes There are multiple pdf’s presented on website providing information on the translation of the Birds and Habitats Directive into national law. There are also other links provided that give more general information on wildlife legislation. It however surprising to see that most of the other websites direct to the same page were the pdf’s for national legislation is stored.

Within Romania these two Directives are transposed by Emergency Ordinance no. 57 of 20 June 2007 on the regime of protected natural habitats, flora and fauna, as amended. On websites dedicated to specific national parks also information is provided on the national legislation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/reteaua/documente#desemnare (2) http://www.natura2000.ro/resurse/legislatie/ (3) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/ (4) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/cadru_general-80 (5) http://www.tarcu.ro/resurse/legislatie/legi-in-vigoare

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No No specific correlation tables have been found in this study.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No No specific correlation tables have been found in this study.

International conventions

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes On a dedicated portal multiple links are provided to various relevant websites. There is first of al a link to the official website of the Natura 2000 network. There is also a lot of information provided on information about the coalition members.

Other portal also provide pdf’s and links to the international conventions. One of the conventions that is often mentioned in the RAMSAR convention. Here also the convention on biological diversity is mentioned.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/resurse/linkuri/ (2) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/domenii/protectia-naturii-2/legislatie-protectia-naturii/ (3) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/domenii/protectia-naturii-2/biodiversitate/ (4) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/domenii/protectia-naturii-2/biosecuritate/ (5) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/comunicare/evenimente/cop-11-ramsar-romania/ (6) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/arii_naturale_protejate_de_interes_international-158

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes The NATURA 2000 Romania portal provides information on the designation. Additionally details about the NATURA 2000 designation process is provided. Additionally a dedicated list on the SPAs and SACs (earlier SCIs) is provided.

Currently additional designations are taking place within Romania. Because of this a dedicated website is produced providing additional information on proposed SCIs and SPAs. This includes information on the spatial extent.

Other portals also provide general information on the designation process. Additionally the standard data forms for designation are provided online.

However no national legal documents were found showing the specific designation of the site. However we deem the standard designation forms as a sufficient legal document.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.natura2000.ro/reteaua/documente#desemnare (2) http://www.natura2000proposals.ro/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id =1&Itemid=2 (3) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/domenii/protectia-naturii-2/legislatie-protectia-naturii/ (4) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/natura_2000_spa-155 (5) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/natura_2000_sci-82 (6) http://www.mmediu.ro/protectia_naturii/protectia_naturii.htm

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 1.

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Partial Within Romania the pages containing information on the conservation objectives are mainly dedicated pages for a specific national park or protected area. Within this survey we did not find any national database on conservation objectives. In most cases however you need to login on the website to attain all the relevant information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://portal.ddbra.ro/prezentare_proiect/obiective

Management plans

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes Multiple portals provide general information on the purpose of management plans in Romania. This also includes a description on who is responsible for the establishment and implementation of the management.

In multiple cases pdf documents are provided that gives the specific management plan of an area. These are both distributed on governmental websites and on dedicated protected area websites. Here also legal documents are presented that approve the management plans issues for specific areas. Other website also mention that the management plan is under development.

Only in exceptional cases progress reports were found on the implementation of management plans. In most cases this information is provided on a dedicated website of the area for conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/reteaua/management/planuri/ (2) http://portal.ddbra.ro/login?ReturnUrl=%2fsistem_informatic_integrat%2fmanagement _documente (3) http://portal.ddbra.ro/login?ReturnUrl=%2fsistem_informatic_integrat%2fmanagement ul_proceselor Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(4) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/domenii/protectia-naturii-2/arii-naturale- protejate/management-arii-naturale-protejate/planuri-de-management/ (5) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/planuri_de_managementregulamente-212 (6) http://www.tarcu.ro/administratie/plan-de-management (7) http://www.valeanirajului.ro/natura2000/images/cikkek/Masuri%20minime%20conserv are_2013_dezbatere.pdf (8) http://tur-info.ro/en/2013/04/plan-de-management/ (9) http://www.mmediu.ro/protectia_naturii/protectia_naturii.htm

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes Not a lot of centralized information is available on the measures to safeguard birds. In some cases information on these conservation actions are provided on dedicated websites for a specific national park. In some cases you can also find aggregated information on the minimum measures taken to conservation protected or vulnerable bird species.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://portal.ddbra.ro/login?ReturnUrl=%2fsistem_informatic_integrat%2fmanagement _documente (2) http://portal.ddbra.ro/login?ReturnUrl=%2fsistem_informatic_integrat%2fmanagement ul_proceselor (3) http://www.ajps.ro/images/comunicate/masuri.pdf (4) http://retezat.ro/index.php/romana/proiect-life/117-masuri-management-habitate- specii.html

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SACs Is information provided?: Partial Only limited amounts of websites were found that showed information on general habitat conservation measures. A website that was found showed specific information on the conservation of mountainous habitats. Here in some cases also monitoring reports were published. However this does not cover the large extend of habitats. Additionally most of the information on conservation measures focusses on protected sites, distilling information from non-protected sites is difficult in Romania. No progress report were found on the conservation measures outside of SACs or SPAs.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/index.php?page=rezultate

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes On a national portal multiple documents are presented that provide information on the National Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation. However this does not include digested information. The information is mainly presented in pdf files. It is however surprizing that no other portals mentions this national biodiversity strategy.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/informatii_biodiversitate-230

Spatial planning, administrative measures

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: No Within this search no information has been found on statutory, administrative and contractual measures. There is however an initiative working on developing spatial management plans in relation to agriculture and conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/index.php?s=obiectivele+de+conservare&send=Cauta

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No There is information found on studies addressing the development of an ecological network for the Carpathians which makeup a large part of the Romanian landscape. However, within this study no direct measures were found to increase ecological coherence. Some concrete maps were found on the locations of ecological network structure, however this does not appear to be translated into concrete measures for which the progress can be measured.

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Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.carpates.org/completed.html (2) http://parcapuseni.ro/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=1&la ng=ro

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 22.

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No Although in there is in some cases information on the budget of a project, however in most cases general information on funding opportunities provided. In some cases a link is also provided to the life database showing some financial information. Also on the dedicated website for specific protected areas not information was found on financing. There is however aggregated information available on EU funds received in specific years.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/coalitia/proiecte/coalitie/ (2) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm (3) http://www.natura2000.ro/coalitia/publicatii/altele/#Vanatoare-Pescuit

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: No A large body of information is provided on agreements between different sector. There is for instance information on the link between agriculture and biodiversity. Additionally there is a database with aggregated information on the management contracts and agreements that have been established for protected nature areas. There is also guidance and information on multilateral agreements.

Information on individual agreements is not found on the portals in Romania. However the aggregated agreements appear to cover both measures for habitats and species under conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/coalitia/publicatii/altele/#Vanatoare-Pescuit (2) http://mmediu.ro/new/?page_id=111 (3) http://mmediu.ro/new/?page_id=1138

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes Romania appears to be highly effective in indicating about EU instruments like LIFE funding. They first provide a lot of information on how to attain funding. These guidance documents are published on multiple national portals.

Multiple links are provided to the LIFE program website where detailed information is provided on the LIFE projects and their specific financial attributes. Also links to site with more general information on funding is provided. This includes information on European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Structural Funds (European Social Fund - ESF), European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE +).

In some case Romanian pages also provide information on the general budget of a project and whether LIFE funding was applied. No detailed information on the project financing is provided.

For more dedicated sites to specific habitats or conservation areas detailed information on the involvement on EU funding is provided.

The national government also provides an overview on their proportion of financing within Romania. This mainly includes a list of projects that were funding by the Romanian government.

Dedicated NATURA 2000 sites also provide information on LIFE funding with regard to Environmental program’s and the dissemination of conservation information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.natura2000.ro/coalitia/publicatii/altele/#Vanatoare-Pescuit (2) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.sear ch&cfid=294631&cftoken=46442891 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(3) http://www.natura2000.ro/coalitia/proiecte/finantari/ (4) http://www.natura2000.ro/coalitia/proiecte/coalitie/ (5) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/programe/finantate-din-fonduri-externe- nerambursabile/life/ (6) http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/index.php?page=stiri (7) http://mmediu.ro/new/?cat=11 (8) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/programe/finantate-din-fondul-de-mediu/ (9) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/en/informatii-generale/

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: Yes Romania appears to publish a lot of information on appropriate assessments. First of all they have national governmental portals that provide the reports of the AA’s carried out. The Ministry of Environment even has a national register where environmental impact reports and other adequate evaluation studies are mentioned. This register is revered to as the National Registry of Environmental Assessors. Secondly the dedicated website of national parks provided some information on the assessment processes take place in the area. Here also links are provided to the National Registry of Environmental Assessors. However no report where found on submitted or authorized AA’s.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/domenii/evaluarea-impactului-asupra-mediului/ (2) http://www.mmediu.ro/vechi/departament_mediu/evaluare_impact/lista_eim.htm (3) http://portal.ddbra.ro/informatii_publice (4) http://www.tarcu.ro/resurse/legislatie/avizul-natura-2000 (5) http://natura2000.mmediu.ro/index.php?obj=front&action=management_situri&id=45 2

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

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Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

Compensation

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Partial Although in exceptional cases we found a report on compensatory measures. We were not able to identify explicit and complete online overview or details on compensatory measures. We expect that there are more reports on compensatory measures, however these are probably scattered across national park websites. Within this survey however no indication of a progress report on the conservation measures was detected.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.anpm.ro/upload/37800_Studiu%20compensare_DN2D_final_ACDB.pdf

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 19.

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes Index pages linking to research and monitoring on species and habitats are easily found in Romania. However the majority of the information is not provided on governmental websites.

In some cases international websites of framework projects provide scientific information on habitat and species conservation in Romania. This also includes climate change effect studies.

Other Natura 2000 network websites provide information on scientific work on the benefits of Natura 2000 in Romania.

On the dedicated website to specific areas often documents are presented that show information on specific conservation issues. This is for instance the case for the Mountains Tarcu website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.carpathcc.eu/ (2) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/en/category/publicatii/ (3) http://www.tarcu.ro/resurse/studii-de-caz (4) http://www.carpates.org/publications.html

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes Citizen science is widely applied in Romania. There is for instance a dedicated website for storing observation data of birds species. Additionally there are many example of programs that ask people to aid in conservation projects and gathering knowledge.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://rombird.ro/ (2) http://snagov.ro/ro/Biodiversitate-Snagov-754.htm

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: Yes Crowdsourcing is widely applied in Romania. Especially the dedicated website to national parks provide information on how to support the conservation of the conservation areas.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.tarcu.ro/susine

Data from surveillance

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes On website of for instance Natura 2000 associations, like the Forest-Alp Natura 2000, multiple reports are presented on the monitoring of general habitat types within mountainous regions.

Additionally websites like the EME Natura 2000 provide a direct link to the Natura 2000 barometer, showing the progress of the implementation process. Other international links on progress is also provided.

On the governmental website currently only guidance documents for monitoring have been located. However reports on killing species is provided on an annual basis.

Dedicated national park websites monitor the current conservation status of the different habitat types present in the area. These website however do not provide the background report for these status issues. Reports are presented on more general effects of different conservation issues in the region.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/index.php?page=rezultate (2) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/en/natura-2000-in-europa/ (3) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/informatii_natura_2000-154 (4) http://www.tarcu.ro/natura-2000/habitate (5) http://www.tarcu.ro/resurse/studii-de-caz

Assessment of (re)introductions

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

We found ample information on the (re)-introduction of species, especially on the Bison bonasus. There are for instance strategy report available on their introduction in Romania. Most of the information on the re-introduction is provided on dedicated websites. Impact assessments on the re-introduction of the Bison bonasus have also been found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.silvic.usv.ro/anale/as_2008_1/as_deju_2008_1.pdf (2) http://www.bisonbonasus.ro/program-de-reintroducere-in-libertate-a-zimbrului/ (3) http://webbut.unitbv.ro/teze/rezumate/2012/rom/CatonoiuSebastian.pdf

Exceptions to public access

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: Partial We were not able to verify whether for websites on reporting of species observations, for rare or protected species there are limitations on publically sharing where observations exactly were made. However we did often find that a login was required before entering specific parts of a website. This could indicate the exception to public access.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://portal.ddbra.ro/informatii_publice (2) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No No clear or direct link is found to the Article 12 or Article 17 reports although these are published on the Eionet Central Data Repository.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/ro/eu/art17/envurmdya

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No See HD question 33.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No See HD question 33.

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6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes On both dedicated Natura 2000 sites and on the official gazette documents are presented on the Ordonanţa de urgenţă a Guvernului nr. 57/2007. This is the transposition of EU legislation to national legislation that covers the protection of wild flora and fauna. On the national park websites they also provide programs to protect different species of fauna. They even publish specific protection programs.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.clr.ro/rep_htm/OUG57_2007.htm (2) http://www.natura2000.ro/resurse/glosar#o (3) http://www.calimani.ro/index.php?lang=ro&p=fauna (4) http://www.mmediu.ro/gospodarirea_apelor/zona_costiera/PSAMN-INCDM-Cta.pdf (5) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/informatii_biodiversitate-230

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: No Although there is some general reporting on wildlife crimes and a national repository on legal documents. We were not able to find information on the number and nature of warnings, prosecutions or other specific innervations, separate that there is legislation in place.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://sturioni.wwf.ro/ro/sturionii-in-atentia-autoritatilor-locale-si-internationale/ (2) http://www.cdep.ro/pls/legis/legis_pck.frame (3) http://agroinfodobrogea.ro/ultimele-stiri/masurile-de-interdictie-a-pescuitului- stabilite-pentru-anul-2014

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

See HD question 28.

Monitoring Incidental capture

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: No Although there is an official call within the Romanian government to establish a monitoring system on wildlife killing. We were not able to find information on measures to establish a system of monitoring incidental capture or killing.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.dsclex.ro/legislatie/2010/aprilie2010/mo2010_275.htm

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes The national governmental websites and national park websites provide ample information on hunting in Romania. These include the measures with regards to the hunting seasons and other legal activities. Private website also provide information on the official dates of the hunting season. The national portal even provide links to the national register of capture and killing of all species of birds and of strictly protected species from 2010 until 2013.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/informatii_natura_2000-154 (2) http://www.vinatoare.ro/articol/perioadele-de-vanatoare-pentru-vanatul-din- romania (3) http://apmbr.anpm.ro/evaluarea_speciilor_de_carnivore_strict_protejate_in_scopul_st abilirii_cotelor_de_recolta_pentru_sezonul_de_vanatoare_2012_2013-52420 (4) http://www.dumbravita- natura2000.ro/index.php/2007070623/Legislatie/Legislatie/Legea_Vanatorii_2006.html

National court decisions

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: No Although there is an official website for legal documents we were unable to find National Court Decisions in relation to the Habitats Directive.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.dsclex.ro/legislatie/2010/aprilie2010/mo2010_275.htm

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: No Both with a general google search and searching the national portal we were unable to find the official derogation reports or any information on the derogation process. There is however some aggregated information on the licensing process and the amount of licenses issued. However the information we found in these issues is rather fragmented and limited in depth.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.npws.ie/legislationandconventions/irishlaw/eubirdsdirectivederogations/ (2) http://www.anpm.ro/pages/cautare/Autoriza%C5%A3ii

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes Romania has a lot of pages which focus on providing public information on Natura 2000. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for instance provides documents for the promotion of Natura 2000. Additionally there are multiple public awareness programs being initiated. The National Agency for Environmental Protection gives additional information on biodiversity and the legal context of Natura 2000. They Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

also publish general reviews about the protected areas and protected species. Finally, they also present a lot of material on workshops they provided. This is often combined with a photo gallery.

Portal established by a within a Natura 2000 network also provide general guidance for the public. Here information is provided in pdf’s on the general application of Natura 2000 and the specific areas of interest.

Dedicated national park site also provide information about their sites and the way the Habitats and Birds Directive are implemented. This also includes explaining the damage done by harmful activities.

Ireland has a dedicated portal concerning citizen informatio, on which in the context of nature information and link is provided to relevant legislation and conventions. Index page providing link to Circulars that have been issued by NPWS as guidance on implementation of the Regulations. More generally, all sorts of guidance and explanation is available.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://mmediu.ro/new/?cat=11 (2) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/en/natura-2000-in-europa/ (3) http://www.tarcu.ro/natura-2000/amenintari (4) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/informatii_natura_2000-154 (5) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/arii_naturale_protejate_de_interes_national-81 (6) http://www.anpm.ro/articole/evenimente-83

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes Besides the official gazette, Romania appear to be very effective in distributing press releases. The governmental portal for instance provide all the relevant press release with regard to Natura 2000 on their website. Additionally reports about press conferences are also provided.

Non-government portal also provide a lot of links to relevant press release directly on the homepage. The NATURA 2000 Romania website also provides you with relevant notes from the editor of the article. URL’s to other relevant press release pages are also provided.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.mmediu.ro/beta/transparenta/ong-uri/ (2) http://mmediu.ro/new/?cat=9 (3) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/ (4) http://www.natura2000.ro/resurse/mass-media/comunicate/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(5) http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/index.php?page=aparitii (6) http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/index.php?page=stiri

Public consultations on Natura 2000

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Yes NGO’s and Natura 2000 organizations provide the opportunity to respond to a blog or press release which addressed nature conservation issues. The official consultation are organized by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The website dedicated to a specific area also provide information on the public consultation possibilities. Additionally in some cases there is the possibility to fill in an online opinion on a specific issue in relation to Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://natura2000romania.blogspot.nl/ (2) http://mmediu.ro/new/?page_id=287 (3) http://portal.ddbra.ro/informatii_publice (4) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/en/comunicate/comunicat-de-presa-1/

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: Partial There are multiple portals, besides the governmental portal, that provide information on Natura 2000 with innovative techniques. There is for instance the possibility to fill in an online questionnaire on specific protected areas. An other website provides you with the opportunity to report on specific events that are relevant with regard to Natura 2000. However, we were not able to find information on apps being available for dissemination of Natura 2000 information. Evidence for the re-use of information from the public sector was not found. Most of the information contained within the public sector has to be paid for or requires you to log in on a specific website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.lifenatura2000.ro/index.php?page=91e0 (2) http://emenatura2000.ro/chestionare/index.php/283152/lang-ro (3) http://www.emenatura2000.ro/en/comunicate/comunicat-de-presa-1/

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Is information provided?: No See HD question 41.

Contact details of competent authorities

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes Contact details for the competent authorities within Romania is both provided on the governmental website as by an interactive system where you can select district with Romania. For specific items also contact details are sometimes indicated. Even national parks provide you with details on contact information. However the specific competent authority for either Birds or Habitats Directive is not specifically stated.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://ec.europa.eu/romania/information/map/bihor_ro.htm (2) http://portal.ddbra.ro/contact (3) http://www.tarcu.ro/contact (4) http://mmediu.ro/new/?page_id=183

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 48.

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4.8 Questions answered for Spain on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

The main portal (the Biodiversity section of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment website) has a page with legislative texts, including the Habitats Directive in the national language.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_pres_legislacion_ref.aspx

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

The main portal has a page with legislative texts, inlcuding the Birds Directive in the national language.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_pres_legislacion_ref.aspx

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

The main portal has a page with legislative texts, including the transposition of the Habitats and Birds Directives into national legislation (Law 42/2007 of 13 December of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity). In addition, other national legislation dealing with sectoral issues realted to Natura 2000 are included.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_pres_legislacion_ref.aspx

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes

See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No

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No correlation tables were found.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No

No correlation tables were found.

International conventions

The main portal has a page dealing with biodiversity conservation at the global level which includes links to specific pages on the CBD and other biodiversity international conventions such as the Bern Convention, Bonn Convention, Ramsar Convention and CITES. Apart from the main page on global biodiversity protection with information on the conventions, the conventions are presented and dealt with under the relevant sections of the website. For example, Ramsar under wetlands protection, CITES under protection of endangered species.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/legislacion/legislacion-y- convenios/convenios-internacionales/convenio_berna.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-la- biodiversidad/conservacion-de-la-biodiversidad-en-el-mundo/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-la- biodiversidad/conservacion-de-la-biodiversidad-en-el- mundo/cb_mundo_convenio_diversidad_biologica.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/convenio-sobre-el-comercio-internacional-de-especies-amenazadas-de- fauna-y-flora-silvestre-cites/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/ecosistemas-y- conectividad/conservacion-de-humedales/ch_hum_convenio_ramsar.aspx

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes

See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation The transposition of the Habitats and Birds Directives into national legislation (Law 42/2007 of 13 December of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity) is the main instrument to design SPAs and SACs. The Strategic Plan for Natural Heritage and Biodiversity 2011-2017 sets up objectives in relation to the implementation of Natura 2000 in Spain, including the designation and management of Natura 2000 sites to ensure its conservation and the Prioritized Action Frameworks. Summary fact sheets of SPAs and SACs (in the standard data form) per region and digital cartography are provided. Lists of species and habitats covered by the Directives and present in Spain and fact sheets of habitats of Europan interest are available. Explanatory information about the designation of the Natura 2000 network is provided. The official designation from SCI to SAC seems to be carried out by decree at the level of the autonomous regions.

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Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_pres_legislacion_ref.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_espana.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_espana_espacios.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_pres_constitucion_RN2000.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_tip_hab_esp_espana_acceso_fichas.aspx

HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 1.

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives

Detailed conservation objectives are not described in the home portal. Detailed objectives are specified in the designation documents for individual sites. This information is not centralized and can be found sometimes through the biodiversity websites of the different regions.

Supporting information for defining habitat conservation objectives is provided in the form of downloadable maps and associated databases for all habitats of community importance at province level.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.ceuta.es/porng/document/avance/5.%20OBJETIVOS%20Y%20MEDIDAS.p df http://www.ingurumena.ejgv.euskadi.net/contenidos/informacion/zec/es_natura/adjun tos/ES2120006_objetivos_medidas.pdf http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/index_habitat_descargas.aspx

HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Partial

Management plans

Detailed information on management plans is not centralized in the home portal. Links to the management plans (and often other site relevant information) are generally presented on the environment pages of the websites of the autonomous regions. In some cases, such as in the Balearic Islands, a dedicated website for Natura 2000 implementation and communication has been established. Europarc Spain maintains an overview of management plans for the whole country based on reports by its members (managers of protected areas). It is therefore not clear if this overview, although very useful, is comprehensive. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://extremambiente.gobex.es/files/Informacion%20Publica/ip_PG_Valdecanas.pdf http://rednatura2000.wikispaces.com/Planes+de+gesti%C3%B3n http://www.castillalamancha.es/gobierno/agricultura/estructura/dgamen/actuaciones/r ed-natura-2000tramitaci%C3%B3n-de-planes-de-gesti%C3%B3n-y- declaraci%C3%B3n-de-zec http://www.jcyl.es/web/jcyl/MedioAmbiente/es/Plantilla100/1284153486625/_/_/_ http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/site/portalweb/menuitem.220de82265 75045b25f09a105510e1ca/?vgnextoid=3575e6f6301f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRC RD&vgnextchannel=8955e6f6301f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRCRD http://www.murciaenclaveambiental.es/marzo-2011.html?idRe=145 http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=nous_plans_gestio

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No

Evidence of information about the centrally monitored progress of implementation of management plans has not been found. The autonomous regions websites list the Natura 2000 management plans and indicate their status (draft or approved). Europarc, an NGO of protected areas managers uses its network of protected areas managers to monitor the progress with the approval of Natura 2000 management plans on a dedicated website.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://rednatura2000.wikispaces.com/

Sites, protected areas

Measures to protect birds include the creation and management of protected areas, the restoration and creation of habitats. The ministry provides detailed information about the network of protected areas in Spain, and a link to spatial data describing this network, available through the CDDA on Eionet.

All regional governments included in the survey also provide detailed information about their networks of protected areas and generally offer a spatial information service for downloading the data. For example all protected areas (including Natura 2000) in Murcia are presented on the nature portal of this region. As in other regions a distinction is made between nationally / regionally protected areas, Natura 2000, and other internationally designated areas such as Ramsar sites. Spatial data on protected areas at regional level are often provided through a geoportal.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/mapa_cartografia_espacios_nat.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/inventario_esp_zonas_humedas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/espacios- naturales-protegidos/default.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/geocatalogo/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/areas-protegidas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

Measures focusing on the conservation, restoration or creation of habitats either inside or outside of protected (Natura 2000) areas are well documented both at national and regional level.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/site/portalweb/menuitem.7e1cf46ddf5 9bb227a9ebe205510e1ca/?vgnextoid=01cceef0eabe3210VgnVCM1000001325e50aRCR D&vgnextchannel=074de3dbc95f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRCRD http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/site/portalweb/menuitem.7e1cf46ddf5 9bb227a9ebe205510e1ca/?vgnextoid=d80a3139e13dd110VgnVCM1000001325e50aRC RD&vgnextchannel=4b2fa7aaaf4f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRCRD http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/agua/temas/delimitacion-y-restauracion-del-dominio- publico-hidraulico/estrategia-nacional-restauracion-rios/ http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/inventario_esp_zonas_humedas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/inventario_esp_zonas_humedas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/desertificacion-y-restauracion- forestal/actuaciones-forestales/index.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/ecosistemas-y- conectividad/conservacion-de-humedales/ccaa.aspx http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=habitats_i_especies

HD 8 PROGRESS REPORTS on IMPLEMENTATION of measures to AVOID DETERIORATION of habitats and species Is information provided?: No See above

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

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Species, biodiversity action, protection plans Species action plans and biodiversity strategy and action plans are developed both at the national and regional level. They are well documented on the main biodiversity information portals included in this survey. The information is generally accompanied and supported by detailed (spatial) information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/bases_ecologicas_invertebrados.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/index_estrategia_espaniola.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/estrategias-y-planes-de-especies/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/inventarios- nacionales/inventario-especies-terrestres/inventario-nacional-de- biodiversidad/ieet_bbdd.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/especies-de-interes-especial3/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_Tca7/14/167149#.U0-O6fl_tio http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/estrategias1/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_d3mE/14/84596 http://www.nasdap.ejgv.euskadi.net/r50- 7393/es/contenidos/nota_prensa/plan_anguila/es_dapa/plan_anguila.html http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=habitats_i_especies

BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Spatial planning, administrative measures

At national level, statutory measures other than the Natura 2000 network and the designation of SACs and SPAs, include the designation of wetlands of international importance. These measures are mainly used and applied at regional and local levels. At regional level, the Natural Resources Management Plans (Planes de Ordenación de los Recursos Naturales), the Use and Management Master Plans (Planes Rectores de Uso y Gestión) and the Management Plans (Planes de Gestión), are the basic instruments to integrate the use and conservation of natural resources in regional planning process and together they govern the management of protected areas.

These planning and administrative measures and the implementation are often included in the regional spatial databases, where maps can be consulted and downloaded.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.ceuta.es/porng/index.html http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/site/portalweb/menuitem.220de82265 75045b25f09a105510e1ca/?vgnextoid=8955e6f6301f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRC RD&vgnextchannel=f835e6f6301f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRCRD http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/inventario_esp_zonas_humedas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/red_natura_2000_inf_disp.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/geocatalogo/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/instrumentos-de-gestion-y- planificacion1

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

See above

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No

See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence

The main national biodiversity portal provides general guidance and background information on ecological coherence and measures to fight ecological fragmentation. Regional portals, such as the one for Múrcia also provide information on ecological networks, but at a more detailed level, ioncluding maps and the regulatory and practical ways to inlcude them in the regional planning system.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/ecosistemas-y- conectividad/conectividad-fragmentacion-de-habitats-y-restauracion/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/ecosistemas-y-conectividad/ http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_cons_coherencia_red.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/geocatalogo/ http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/evaluacion-ambiental1/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_fe1L/14/147964

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 22.

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

The main biodiversity portal gives some very general information about the PAF process. The prioritization of activities to establish and implement the Natura 2000 management plans through co-funding by the EU has been the subject of a dedicated LIFE project to establish the Spanish Priority Action Framework for 2014 - 2020. All details of the process (including relevant background information) are presented on a dedicated website.

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The PAF, which can be downloaded from this website contains detailed information about the management priorities per Autonomous Region in Spain. Some of this information is also reflected in the present survey.

Also information contained in the regional rural development plans gives detailed information about the funding and co-funding of EU financial support in the framework of the EAFDR.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_cons_marco_accion_prioritaria.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/desarrollo-rural/temas/programas-ue/periodo-de- programacion-2007-2013/programas-de-desarrollo-rural/ http://www.prioridadrednatura2000.es/

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

Details of individual payments, contracts and agri-environment schemes were not found. The rural development plans drafted by the autonomous regions provided a detailed overview of financing agri-environmental measures for Natura 2000 sites management and conservation of species and habitats listed in the annexes of the nature directives.

More detailed information about the procedures to apply for funding in the framework of agri-environmental schemes is provided by the regions.

Targeted agri-environmental payments have been found for general nature conservation measures, for (steppe) birds but not specifically earmarked for landscape features. http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/servicios/ayudas/detalle/71020.html http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/desarrollo-rural/temas/programas-ue/periodo-de- programacion-2007-2013/programas-de-desarrollo-rural/ http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/red-natura-2000/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_s4So/14/484087#.U06Llvl_tio http://ciudadano.gobex.es/web/portal/tramites-detalle-empresas-temas- Agricultura%20y%20Ganader%EDa/5104

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

Information about LIFE and other programmes is given both at national and regional level, and of course on the web pages of the projects funded under these European financial mechanisms. NGOs such as Europarc Spain also provide information about EU funding possibilities for Natura 2000 implementation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://extremambiente.gobex.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=152 4&Itemid=514 http://www.jcyl.es/web/jcyl/binarios/853/583/Publicacion_20a%C3%B1os_LIFE_def.pd f?blobheader=application%2Fpdf%3Bcharset%3DUTF-8&blobheadername1=Cache- Control&blobheadername2=Expires&blobheadername3=Site&blobheadervalue1=no- store%2Cno-cache%2Cmust- revalidate&blobheadervalue2=0&blobheadervalue3=JCYL_MedioAmbiente&blobnocache =true http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/proyectos-e-iniciativas-europeas1 http://www.prioridadrednatura2000.es/ http://www.redeuroparc.org/periodo_2006_2013.jsp http://www.wwf.es/que_hacemos/especies/nuestras_soluciones/red_natura_2000/fina nciacion/

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments

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A general introduction to appropriate assessment together with its legal base in EU and national legislation, standard reporting forms and guidance is provided on the main biodiversity portal and the Natura 2000 portal.

The ministry of agriculture offers an online service for the consultation of all environmental impact assessments: SABIA: Sistema de Información para la tramitación telemática de los procedimientos de evaluación ambiental, consulta de expedientes de Evaluación Ambiental. This database can be queried through maps (at the level of regions and provinces), keywords and categories. Assessments of impacts on Natura 2000 sites can be found by the use of relevant keywords (Natura 2000, zepa, etc).

Appropriate assessments are carried out at local level, and taken into the decision/making process at the local level. The reports are therefore also found on either the websites of the regional – local competent authority, on the website of the consultant – expert or the websites of the developer. Guidance (also European) is provided on the websites of some regional governments such as the Balearic Isles. Also NGOs such as Europarc and WWF, provide their constituencies with guidance on appropriate assessments and compensation measures. Guidance on the procedures required to develop a project with possible impact on Natura 2000 is also provided for SMEs.

Official decrees and resolutions made pursuant the BHD and their transposition into national legislation are stored in the database of the State Official Gazette: a repository of the decisions about impact assessments, compensation measures, derogations etc.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://descargas.alhamademurcia.es/Paramount/Tomo%20III/EA11_016_Anexo_VI.pd f http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios- protegidos/guia_metodologica_tcm7-265286.pdf http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_cons_evaluacion_afecciones.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/red-natura-2000/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_s4So/14/484087#.U06Llvl_tio http://www.puertopasajes.net/panel/archivos/noticias/13230948660.pdf http://www.redeuroparc.org/evaluacion_y_autorizacion.jsp http://www.rednatura2000.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1330 :publicadas-las-directrices-oficiales-y-una-guia-tecnica-de-referencia-sobre-la- documentacion-ambiental-de-proyectos-en-red-natura- 2000&catid=81:lectores&Itemid=77 http://www.wwf.es/colabora/tus_derechos_ambientales/que_significa/terminos_legales .cfm http://xarxanatura.es/docs/841Evaluacion%20planes%20y%20proyectos%20XN2000. pdf https://servicios.magrama.es/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/pcd%213aportal_content%2 12fMMA%212fcom.mma.anonimo%212fcom.mma.launcher_anonimo?NavigationTarget =navurl%3A%2F%2Faf7b94a698174c8f919c9075e304dbcc&CurrentWindowId=WID12 58101186250&NavMode=3 https://servicios.magrama.es/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/pcd%213aportal_content%2 12fMMA%212fcom.mma.anonimo%212fcom.mma.launcher_anonimo?NavigationTarget =navurl%3A%2F%2F2b0b5dbfb58d23967759a697b58759ea&CurrentWindowId=WID1 258101186250&NavMode=3 https://www.boe.es/buscar/boe.php PageURL

HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: No

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 11.

Compensation

The need for cnmpensation in cases where no other solution to mitigate the effects of a plan or project on a Natura 2000 site is possible is explained on the main biodiversity portal and also on the websites of some NGOs such as Europarc.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_cons_medidas_compensatorias.aspx http://www.redeuroparc.org/evaluacion_y_autorizacion.jsp https://www.boe.es/buscar/boe.php

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Partly

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 19.

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

The results of scientific research and investigation are readily available from different sources. The main biodiversity portal supports a vast document library, which is not that easy to search, but documents are also included in the general website search.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=habitats_i_especies http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/bases_ecologicas_invertebrados.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/habitats-naturales1 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/geocatalogo/ http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos-dinamicos/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_v7SQ/14/114330 http://siare.herpetologica.es/ http://www.herpetologica.es/programas/programa-s-a-r-e http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/publicaciones/ http://www.avesyclima.org/ http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/inventarios- nacionales/inventario-especies-terrestres/inventario-nacional-de- biodiversidad/ieet_bbdd.aspx http://www.migraciondeaves.org/ http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_tip_hab_esp_espana_acceso_fichas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/index_habitat_descargas.aspx http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=zonificacio http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/red_natura_2000_inf_disp.aspx

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

Various citizen science programmes are implemented in Spain, mainly orgaised by conservation NGOs, such as SEO (BirdLife partner in Spain) and the Herpetological Association. They provide online functionality for citizens to submit records that are used for scientific research and also for awareness raising and information (e.g., interactive phenological maps).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.avesyclima.org/ http://siare.herpetologica.es/sare http://www.seguimientodeaves.org/

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 39.

Data from surveillance

Results from citizen science projects are also often presented online. This is done for three primary resasons: 1. encourage the citizens to continue participating in the Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

projects, 2. information and public awareness, 3. providing the results of monitoring to several scientific conservation initiatives.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://siare.herpetologica.es/ http://www.avesyclima.org/ http://www.herpetologica.es/programas/programa-s-a-r-e http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/site/rediam/menuitem.f361184aaadb a3cf8ca78ca731525ea0/?vgnextoid=7bba03d78270f210VgnVCM2000000624e50aRCRD &lr=lang_es http://www.migraciondeaves.org/ http://www.seguimientodeaves.org/ http://www.seo.org/2012/05/07/resultados-de-los-programas-de-seguimiento-de- avifauna/

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes

Assessment of (re)introductions

Prior to any re-introduction, a full assessment in accordance with the IUCN guidelines is carried out.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.caib.es/sacmicrofront/archivopub.do?ctrl=MCRST272ZI142058&id=142058

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Is information provided?: Yes

Exceptions to public access

No evidence for exceptions to public access to information (location of rare species) has been found.

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: No

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: none

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: No See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

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The implementation reports of the Birds and Habitats Directives are in principle available form the main biodiversity portals. The main national portal gives information about the reporting obligations under the Birds and Habitats Diretives and presents a summary Article 17 report. Article 12 report (Birds Directive) has only been found on the webportals of the Autonomous Regions and npot at national level.

The composite report from the EU has not been foujnd on any national or regional website.

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_cons_seguimiento_evaluacion.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_tip_hab_esp_evaluacion_EC_habitat_IC.aspx

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.cma.gva.es/webdoc/documento.ashx?id=168932 http://www.ingurumena.ejgv.euskadi.net/r49- 6172/es/contenidos/informe_estudio/aplicacion_directiva_aves/es_doc/indice.html http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_cons_seguimiento_evaluacion.aspx

See HD question 33.

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No See HD question 33.

6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

Strict species protection measures are included in the CITES legislation and its implementation. They are also part of the species protection measures. Both at national and regional levels, species related information is provided which includes specific protection measures at various levels of detail. On the main national biodiversity portal, for example, quite elaborate information about the protection, conservation of the White-Headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) and the Marbled Teal (Marmaronetta angustrirostris) are given.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/legislacion/legislacion_areas_normativa _espaniola.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/convenio-sobre-el-comercio-internacional-de-especies-amenazadas-de- fauna-y-flora-silvestre-cites/default.aspx Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/estrategias-y-planes-de-especies/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/ http://www.murciaenclaveambiental.es/ftp/fichasenclave.pdf http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos- dinamicos?artId=117739&groupId=14&version=1.0

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Partial

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Partial

See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: Partial See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

No specific information about actions to enforce prohibitions was found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/legislacion/legislacion_areas_normativa _espaniola.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/estrategias-y-planes-de-especies/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/convenio-sobre-el-comercio-internacional-de-especies-amenazadas-de- fauna-y-flora-silvestre-cites/default.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/conservacion-de-especies- amenazadas/directrices-ley-42-2007/ http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos- dinamicos?artId=117739&groupId=14&version=1.0 http://www.poderjudicial.es/search/index.jsp

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: No

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

See HD question 28.

Monitoring Incidental capture

No explicit information about monitoring of incidental capture was found.

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: No

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: None found

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

Information about hunting related measures at national level is very scant on the main biodiversity portal. At the regional level,such as in Murcia, information is more detailed and complete.

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/caza-y-pesca-continental/ http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/indicadores-estadisticos2/- /asset_publisher/Xe60/content/113627?_101_INSTANCE_Xe60_redirect=http://www. murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/indicadores-estadisticos2&assetId=113627 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/uso-de-los-recursos-naturales3 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos- dinamicos?artId=117739&groupId=14&version=1.0

National court decisions

No explicit list of Natura 2000 related case law has been found. However, the General Council of the Judiciary offers an online search engine for case law at national, regional and provincial level. Court decisions regarding the Birds and Habitats Directives, Natura 2000 can be found by appropriate keyword search, for instance “natura 2000”, “zepa”, “habitat”.

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.poderjudicial.es/search/index.jsp

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

Guidance and instructions on how and when to apply for a permit or derogation are given at regional level (for example the region of Murcia). General information is to be found on the nature and biodiversity portal of the region, while specific legal information (including the official documents and procedures) are given on the website of the region’s public administration. Also general statistics about the number of hunting permits can be found in the statistical pages.

In Andalucia, the procedure to obtain a permit / derogation (for example “for bird ringing”, or for other “projects that require the use of wild protected species”) is to be found in the “Catálogo de tramites” (general formalities directory) of the regional public administration.

No information about individual derogation or derogation reports (to the European Commission) have been found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.carm.es/web/pagina?IDCONTENIDO=1804&IDTIPO=240&IDIMAGEN=672& RASTRO=c672$m2469 http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/haciendayadministracionpublica/clara/cprDetalleTrami tes.html?c=1- S3HL1&nombre=Anillamiento+Cient%EDfico+de+Aves%3A+Autorizaci%F3n http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/haciendayadministracionpublica/clara/cprDetalleTrami tes.html?c=1- HPQ5L&nombre=Proyectos+Cient%EDficos+que+Requieran+la+Utilizaci%F3n+de+Esp ecies+Silvestres+Amenazadas%3A+Autorizaci%F3n+de+Protocolo+de+Uso+y+Manej o http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/indicadores-estadisticos2/- /asset_publisher/Xe60/content/113627?_101_INSTANCE_Xe60_redirect=http://www. murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/indicadores-estadisticos2&assetId=113627 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/indicadores-estadisticos2/- /asset_publisher/Xe60/content/113627?_101_INSTANCE_Xe60_redirect=http://www. murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/indicadores-estadisticos2&assetId=113627 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos- dinamicos?artId=117739&groupId=14&version=1.0

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: No See HD question 31.

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

A wide range of guidance documents and webpages are provided at national and regional level. Much of these pages have already been mentioned under the specific questions. A selection of web pages and documents with specific guidance is presented here.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.castillalamancha.es/gobierno/agricultura/estructura/dgamen/actuaciones/r ed-natura-2000tramitaci%C3%B3n-de-planes-de-gesti%C3%B3n-y- declaraci%C3%B3n-de-zec http://www.jcyl.es/web/jcyl/MedioAmbiente/es/Plantilla100/1284200247355/_/_/_ http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/site/portalweb/menuitem.7e1cf46ddf5 9bb227a9ebe205510e1ca/?vgnextoid=d80a3139e13dd110VgnVCM1000001325e50aRC RD&vgnextchannel=4b2fa7aaaf4f4310VgnVCM2000000624e50aRCRD http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/publicaciones/ http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/index_habitat_descargas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/servicios/banco-datos- naturaleza/informacion-disponible/red_natura_2000_inf_disp.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios-protegidos/red-natura- 2000/rn_tip_hab_esp_espana_acceso_fichas.aspx http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios- protegidos/Directrices_de_Conservaci%C3%B3n_de_la_Red_Natura_2000_tcm7- 171818.pdf http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/inventarios- nacionales/inventario-especies-terrestres/inventario-nacional-de- biodiversidad/ieet_bbdd.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/habitats-naturales1 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/red-natura-2000/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_s4So/14/107608 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos- dinamicos?artId=117739&groupId=14&version=1.0 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/visor-contenidos-dinamicos/- /journal_content/56_INSTANCE_v7SQ/14/114330 http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=habitats_i_especies http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=servidor_mapes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=zonificacio http://xarxanatura.es/docs/841Evaluacion%20planes%20y%20proyectos%20XN2000. pdf http://xarxanatura.es/docs/Presentacio_informatius.pdf

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes

Implementation guides including those from the EC are often presented on the dedicated pages of the portals, both at national and regional level. There are frequent references to these documents throughout the web pages.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/espacios- protegidos/guia_metodologica_tcm7-265286.pdf

See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes

The main portal has a ress room directly accessible form all the pages. Press releases can be searched through a simple and advanced search function, with key words and categories (such as “biodiversity”).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/prensa/ultimas-noticias/

Public consultations on Natura 2000

Public consultation is organised online for various stages of Natura 2000 implementation. Online public consultations have been found for management plans development but not for EIA or AA. At national level, the official portal has a section on public participation, but this concerns mainly the national level decision making process for development of laws and decrees and for strategic environmental assessments, not for site specific issues.

Site specific consultations are mainly organised at the level of the autonomous regions. For example, Catsilla La Mancha allows stakeholders to submit suggestions for the Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

development of management plans. There is no format however, only an email address where suggestions can be sent to.

In the Balearic Islands, the participation process is more inclusive and explicitely interactive. Information workshops are organised and annnounced on the Natura 2000 website. People are invited to register to participate in these workshops and a telephone and specific email address is provided for contact.

Results of public consultations in the development of Natura 2000 management are sometimes reported in a summary document, such as has been done on the Balearic Islands. This initiative is not part of a formal process, so it is up to the regions how they organise the public participation and the reporting.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.castillalamancha.es/gobierno/agricultura/estructura/dgamen/actuaciones/r ed-natura-2000tramitaci%C3%B3n-de-planes-de-gesti%C3%B3n-y- declaraci%C3%B3n-de-zec http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/participacion-publica/ http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=ZEC_elaboracion http://xarxanatura.es/docs/Informe_contestacion_motivada_primeras_sesiones_Fase_I .pdf

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Yes

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: Partly

In general possibilities to submit an expression of opinion online is through an email, with no formal instructions or guidance. This does not seem to be very user friendly.

See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: Partly

In the Balearic Islands, the development of management plans is based on a public consultation. A composite report of all contributions is published online.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://xarxanatura.es/docs/Informe_contestacion_motivada_primeras_sesiones_Fase_I .pdf

See also HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: Yes

The Citizen Service page of the competent ministry offers a possibility to citizens to lodge a complaint. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/ministerio/servicios/informacion/informacion-y- atencion-al-ciudadano/default.aspx

See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

No special programmes or initiatives other than the citizen science portals managed by SEO (see under citizen science) have been identified that re-used data or information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None.

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: No

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: No See HD question 41.

Contact details of competent authorities

Spanish official websites are in general not that generous with providing contact details of competent authorities (even anonymous email addresses). For the main portal, only a general contact page was found, and the most relevant entry is the Servicio de información ambiental (Environmental Information Service).

Also at regional level, the public administration is very reserved with providing contact details. Murcia Natural, the main biodiversity portal for the region of Murcia only provides one general contact page for citizen services with an address, telephone and general email, and a separate contact form. These services cover the entire area of environmental issues in the region.

In the Balearic Region, the Natura 2000 Information and Implementation website offers a special email address for information and participation in the management of the Natura 2000 sites.

Finally, SEO / Birdlife has launched a LIFE project aimed at activating the Natura 2000 stakeholders and has launched a Natura 2000 telephone number for all questions about the implementation of Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/ministerio/servicios/informacion/informacion-y- atencion-al-ciudadano/default.aspx http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/113 http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/web/guest/Contacto http://www.xarxanatura.es/index.php?seccion=nous_plans_gestio http://activarednatura2000.com/

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: No

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: No See HD question 48. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

4.9 Questions answered for Sweden on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

Information and the texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives are presented on the main pages at national and at regional level.

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad-natur/natura- 2000/Pages/index.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Fageldirektivet/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Rattsinformation/Direktiv/EU- register---forfattningar-inom-miljobalkens-omrade/Natur/Vilda-faglar/

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad-natur/natura- 2000/Pages/index.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Habitatdirektivet/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Rattsinformation/Direktiv/EU- register---forfattningar-inom-miljobalkens-omrade/Natur/Art--och-habitatdirektivet/

See HD question 43.

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

The transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law is explained on the SEPA website under the general pages about nature protection, but also in the dedicated Manual for Species Protection Regulations. The very useful interactive online manual provides a detailed interpretation and guidance to the Swedish nature protection Law and offers quite detailed references (“correlations”) to the way the NHD provisions have been translated into national law.

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Rattsinformation/Direktiv/EU- register---forfattningar-inom-miljobalkens-omrade/Natur/Vilda-faglar/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Rattsinformation/Direktiv/EU- register---forfattningar-inom-miljobalkens-omrade/Natur/Art--och-habitatdirektivet/ http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Rattsinformation/Foreskrifter- allmanna-rad/NFS/2003/NFS-200317---Natura-2000/

See HD question 44.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 44.

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 44.

International conventions

The main SEPA webportal has a page dedicated to the International Environmental Conventions. It links to specific pages on the Bern, Bonn, CBD, CITES, Ramsar and World Heritage Conventions. Information on two international conventions was also found on the Manual for Species Protection Regulations of the SEPA.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Miljoarbete-i-samhallet/EU-och- internationellt/Internationellt-miljoarbete/miljokonventioner/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/CITES/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Riokonventionen/

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 45.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation Designation instruments for SACs and SPAs is well documented in spatial terms. The geographical boundaries of the sites can be explored and downloaded from various useful online map services, for the SEPA, but also from the main Swedish geoportal. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The Protected Nature map tool of the SEPA gives access to the designation documents of the SPAs, SACs and other protected areas.

HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://data.naturvardsverket.se/ http://skyddadnatur.naturvardsverket.se/ http://w3.vic-metria.nu/n2k/jsp/main.jsp http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/Pages/default.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad-natur/natura- 2000/Pages/naturtypskartor.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Sa-mar-miljon/Oppna-data/Kartverktyget-Skyddad- natur/

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://data.naturvardsverket.se/ http://skyddadnatur.naturvardsverket.se/ http://w3.vic-metria.nu/n2k/jsp/main.jsp http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/Pages/default.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad-natur/natura- 2000/Pages/naturtypskartor.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Sa-mar-miljon/Oppna-data/Kartverktyget-Skyddad- natur/

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives

Quite detailed conservation objectives are given for habitats and species in the conservation factsheets provided by the SEPA as part of the Natura 2000 implementation documentation. The links provided as evidence are only but two from the species groups (Vascular Plants, Mosses, Vertebrates, Invertebrates, Birds) and habitat groups (Mountains, Dunes, Grasslands, Coast and sea, Mires, Forest, Freshwater).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Vagledningar/Natura- 2000/Natura-2000-Grasmarker/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Vagledningar/Natura- 2000/Natura-2000-Karlvaxter/

HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Management plans

Management plans are presented on the website of the regional governments. Västra Götaland also produced a progress report on the implementation of Natura 2000 with some information about the progress.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://w3.vic-metria.nu/n2k/jsp/main.jsp http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/SiteCollectionDocuments/sv/publikationer/ 2004/rapport200450.pdf http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad-natur/natura- 2000/Pages/index.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad-natur/natura- 2000/Pages/bevarandeplaner.aspx

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 2.

Sites, protected areas

Information about other protected areas and site based measures is provided both at national level by the SEPA and the Forest Agency and at the regional level on the website of the regional councils (in this case Västra Götaland). The boundaries of the protected sites are given in the main

They can be downloaded from the open data pages of the SEPA and consulted on the

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://data.naturvardsverket.se/ http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/Pages/default.aspx http://skyddadnatur.naturvardsverket.se/ http://www.scb.se/sv_/Hitta-statistik/Statistik-efter- amne/Miljo/Markanvandning/Skyddad-natur/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Skyddad-skog/Ovriga- skyddsformer/

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

The SEPA provides information about landscape strategies to protect the biodiversity in a more holistic way. The Agricultural Board provides detailed information to farmers Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

about the various conservation and restoration measures they can apply, also in relation to rural developments plans and agri-environmental schemes (see below).

At regional level, the regional councils also provide information about landscape level conservation measures.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/landsbygdsutveckling/visionerochprogr am/nyttlandsbygdsprogram20142020/stodinyalandsbygdsprogrammet.4.37e9ac46144f 41921cd4cfb.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/projektforokadmangfaldpaslatten.4.2c4b2c401409a3349316894.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/godaexempelfranattagardar.4.2c4b2c401409a33493168c0.html http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/landskapsbildsskydd/Pages/default.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Miljoarbete-i-samhallet/Miljoarbete-i- Sverige/Uppdelat-efter-omrade/Naturvard/Landskapsstrategier/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Skyddad- skog/Biotopskyddsomraden/

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SACs Is information provided?: Yes

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 8.

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: No See HD question 8.

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans Much and quite detailed information is provided about species action plans: measures to protect endangered species.

At national level, the SEPA has a detailed website section dedicated to species protection. The link to the general page is given as well as an example of a threatened species action plan for the Lesser White Fronted Goose. Also a link with search results in the document library of all published species action plans is given.

The Agricultural Board has a page with the most common farmland birds with information on how to identify them, but also on how to create conditions for their conservation. The online guide can also be downloaded as an app for the i-Phone (see below)

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The Forest Agency has a website section dedicated to nature conservation, including information on endangered species action plans, such as the White-Backed Woodpecker.

Regional councils such as Västra Götaland also coordinate species action programmes and document these actions online.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/faglariodlingslandskapetlarkvitter.4.3229365112c8a099bd980006244.ht ml http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/VASTRAGOTALAND/SV/DJUR-OCH-NATUR/HOTADE- VAXTER-OCH-DJUR/ATGARDSPROGRAM/Pages/index.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Amnen/Artbevarande/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Documents/publikationer6400/978-91-620-6434- 1.pdf http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Global- meny/Sok/?query=%22%C3%A5tg%C3%A4rdsprogram+f%C3%B6r+bevarande+av+ hotade+arter%22&Naturvardsverketpn=1&Naturvardsverketfv=7 http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Biologisk- mangfald/Atgarder-for-hotade-arter/Vitryggig-hackspett/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Biologisk- mangfald/Atgarder-for-hotade-arter/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Skyddad- skog/Naturvardsavtal/

BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes

Spatial planning, administrative measures

Administrative measures for species and habitats conservation are taken at various levels of planning and decision making, from national to local. Landscape protection plans are developed and part of the national spatial planning process. Planning and administrative measures play an important role at the local level, where land use plans and building permits need to take into account the presence of threatened species. Much of the spatial data about planning and administrative measures can be found on the geoservers identified as part of this survey.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/landskapsbildsskydd/Pages/default.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/samhallsplanering-och- kulturmiljo/landskapsvard/lona/Pages/lona.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Verksamheter/Detaljplaner -och-artskyddet/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Miljoarbete-i-samhallet/Miljoarbete-i- Sverige/Uppdelat-efter-omrade/Naturvard/Landskapsstrategier/

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agri-environmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 4.

Measures for ecological coherence The SEPA has produced guidance for green infrastructure and provides information about measures to enhance landscape features and ecological coherence as part of the national landscape strategy.

Also at the local level there is a programme for financing local nature conservation initiatives, some of which can increase landscape ecological coherence at the local level.

It is at the regional level, though that the most explicit reference to the conservation of landscape as part of the more holistic approach to biodiversity conservation is implemented. For example in Västra Götaland, more than 100 landscape protection plans have been implemented by the county council in cooperation with the municipalities.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.geodata.se/GeodataExplorer/index.jsp?loc=en http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/landsbygdsutveckling/visionerochprogr am/nyttlandsbygdsprogram20142020/stodinyalandsbygdsprogrammet.4.37e9ac46144f 41921cd4cfb.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/villd ularadigmeromnaturochkulturvarden.4.207049b811dd8a513dc80003667.html http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/landskapsbildsskydd/Pages/default.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/lona http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Miljoarbete-i-samhallet/Miljoarbete-i- Sverige/Uppdelat-efter-omrade/Naturvard/Landskapsstrategier/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/upload/miljoarbete-i-samhallet/miljoarbete-i- sverige/regeringsuppdrag/2012/gron-infrastruktur/gron-infrastruktur-lag.pdf

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 22.

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

No information about co-financing of management plans or prioritized action frameworks was found on the Swedish websites included in the survey.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: none Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

Both at national and regional levels, information about available subsidies and payments for environmental measures is provided. An analysis by Farmsubsidy.org places Sweden at the top of the EU member states as regards transparency in making public the spending of agricultural subsidies. The source of the data (URLs) could not yet be identified.

In addition to the SEPA, information about agreements is provided by the government agencies that are of interest to the land owners, i.e. beneficiaries of contractual measures: the Board of Agriculture, and the Forest Agency.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/landsbygdsutveckling/visionerochprogr am/nyttlandsbygdsprogram20142020/stodinyalandsbygdsprogrammet.4.37e9ac46144f 41921cd4cfb.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/villd ularadigmeromnaturochkulturvarden.4.207049b811dd8a513dc80003667.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/landsbygdsprogrammet.4.2 b43ae8f11f6479737780001409.html http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/SiteCollectionDocuments/Sv/samhallsplan ering-och-kulturmiljo/landskapsvard/LONA/beslut-2013.pdf http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/samhallsplanering-och- kulturmiljo/landskapsvard/lona/Pages/lona.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Tvarvillkoren/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/lona http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Skyddad- skog/Naturvardsavtal/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Skyddad-skog/Frivilliga- avsattningar/

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

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BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non-Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: No See HD question 9.

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 9.

LIFE & other EU support

LIFE funding is acknowledged on project websites. Also information about other relevant EU funding sources is provided. SEPA has a special page on the LIFE programme.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://projektwebbar.lansstyrelsen.se/reclaim-life/En/life/Pages/default.aspx http://projektwebbar.lansstyrelsen.se/RECLAIM-LIFE/SV/Pages/default.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland/Sv/om-lansstyrelsen/eu-och- internationellt/vara-projekt/lifetoaddmire/Pages/default.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Bidrag/EUs-miljoprogram-LIFE/

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 6.

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments

Guidance on how to perform appropriate assessment is provided by the SEPA. Much information is given on Environmental Impact Assessments. Individual AAs or EIAs for Natura 2000 sites have not been found.

At local level, such as in the Municipality of Uddevalla, plans and projects are published and if an environmental assessment is required details are included.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Verksamheter/Detaljplaner -och-artskyddet/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/upload/stod-i-miljoarbetet/vagledning/natura- 2000/natura2000-konsekvensbedomningar-av-planer-o-projekt-metodik.pdf

HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 11.

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 11.

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: No See HD question 11.

Compensation

Detailed information about compensatory measures is given at the regional level on the county pages of the Lansstyrelsen portal. However, the details of compensatory measures or progress in the implementation were not found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/tillstand/kompensation/Pages/default.aspx

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No See HD question 19.

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

The main Swedish portal on general research and research findings is forskning.se. Its search function provides direct access to published research outcomes from all associated organisations and agencies, including the SEPA. Also the SEPA itself and the other main biodiversity portals such as SLU and their many subsidiary sites contain a wealth of easily searched scientific knowledge for conservation biology and restoration ecology. SEPA for example has a very rich online library, Primo, which is an important online repository of scientific publications related to the environment.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://nvv- 014.naturvardsverket.se/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?dscnt=1&dstmp=1398 756388063&vid=NV&fromLogin=true Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://observer.gbif.se/ http://www.analysisportal.se/ http://www.forskning.se/ http://www.musselportalen.se/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Overvakning-och- uppfoljning/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Sa-mar-miljon/Statistik-A-O/Varg-population- skandinavien/ http://www.scb.se/sv_/Hitta-statistik/Statistik-efter- amne/Miljo/Markanvandning/Skyddad-natur/ http://www.skandobs.com/ http://www.slu.se/en/collaborative-centres-and-projects/dyntaxa/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/statistik-och-miljodata/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/statistik-och-miljodata/miljodata/

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 34.

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

Many citizen science initiatives in the field of flora and fauna monitoring have been launched and are successfully maintained by the various biodiversity related agencies. Most initiatives are coordinated by SLU. Also more specific initiatives focusing on one particular species (e.g. Hedgehog) or species group (e.g. large carnivores) have been launched.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://hackforsweden.se/ http://jagareforbundet.se/vilt/Mardhundsprojektet/Mardhundsinsamling/ http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/birds/ http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/bugs/ http://www.musselportalen.se/ http://www.naturenskalender.se/index.php http://www.naturskyddsforeningen.se/nyheter/efterlysning-har-du-sett-en-igelkott http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Miljoarbete-i-samhallet/Miljoarbete-i- Sverige/Viltforvaltning/Inventering/Ladda-ner-mobilapp-for-Skandobs/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Var-natur/Djur-och-vaxter/Rapportera-dina- upptackter/ http://www.skandobs.com/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/rapportera-naturobservation/ http://www-skogsskada.slu.se/

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes

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HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 39.

Data from surveillance

The most ambitious initiative to provide access to the results of surveillance is the analysisportal.se, a LifeWatch Sweden project. It offers the visitor an interface to search for flora and fauna data in the various scientific and monitoring databases (many of them mentioned in the previous answer). Most of the citizen science portals also allow the visitor to view the results of surveillance and monitoring through interactive maps and searchable databases.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://observer.gbif.se/ http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/birds/ http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/bugs/ http://www.analysisportal.se/ http://www.musselportalen.se/ http://www.naturenskalender.se/index.php http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Overvakning-och- uppfoljning/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Sa-mar-miljon/Statistik-A-O/Varg-population- skandinavien/ http://www.skandobs.com/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Biologisk- mangfald/Atgarder-for-hotade-arter/Vitryggig-hackspett/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/aktuellt-miljoanalys/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/rapportera-naturobservation/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/statistik-och-miljodata/

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes

Assessment of (re)introductions

Reintroduction of fauna and flora is well documented and included in the law. The SEPA must authorise a reintroduction scheme based on documentation. Zoos play an important role in captive breeding for possible reintroductions but this is carefully regulated in the law.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Documents/publikationer6400/978-91-620-6434- 1.pdf http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Tillstanddispens/Forevisnin g-av-djur-av-vilda-arter/Villkor-for-djurparker-/Forskning-utbildning-och- informationsutbyte/

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes

Exceptions to public access

The SEPA Species Protection Manual provides a special section on exceptions to public access of information and lists four main categories where these exceptions are valid. The first concerns government publications, which should in principle be directly available under the freedom of press act. However, if a government body denies the information to be made public this needs to be well documented and argued. The second concerns information about (the location of) vulnerable species. Another category are the personal details under the Privacy Act. Personal information in relation to species may be not disclosed if the publication of this information may harm the person. The main species information gathering websites hide exact locations of sensitive and vulnerable species.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/birds/ http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/bugs/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Offentlighet- och-sekretess-/

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 49.

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

The reporting obligations under the Birds and Habitats Directive are well documented and described on the SEPA website. The Article 17 report for the period 2001 – 2006 was prepared by SLU and can be found on their website. However, the Article 12 report for the Birds Directive could not be found. However, on SEPA’s Open Data page there is a direct link to the ReportNet Central Data Repository where the Article 17 and Article 12 reports can be consulted and downloaded.

At regional level, an implementation report for Natura 2000 found for Västra Götaland, although the last report is not very recent.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/ http://www.artdata.slu.se/filer/Arter_och_naturtyper_i_habitatdirektivet_lowres.pdf http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/SiteCollectionDocuments/sv/publikationer/ 2004/rapport200450.pdf http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Rapporteringskrav/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Sa-mar-miljon/Oppna-data/

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HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: No

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6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

Species protection measures are well documented in Sweden. The online interactive Manual on Species Protection developed and maintained by the SEPA offers a detailed insight into species protection legislation and its implementation. The Forest Agency also provides information on protection measures. Also other relevant websites such as those of the regional councils offer detailed information on this subject.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/tillstand/Pages/index.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Lagtolkningar/Artskyddsfor ordningen/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Tillstanddispens/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Var-natur/Jakt/Skyddsjakt/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Biologisk- mangfald/Atgarder-for-hotade-arter/Vitryggig-hackspett/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Biologisk- mangfald/Atgarder-for-hotade-arter/

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 26.

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: No See HD question 26.

Prohibitions

The SEPAs Species Protection Manual gives the regulatory background to prohibitions. Environmental cooperation Sweden (miljosamverkansverige.se) brings together the regional councils, the SEPA and the Agricultural Board to better coordinate the supervision and enforcement of the Environment Act (including nature related conservation issues it covers). A special website offers resources for enforcement of the Act. Inspection in the field is mostly carried out at the local level, by the municipalities’ Environment Department, such as in Uddevalla.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.miljosamverkansverige.se/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Lagtolkningar/Artskyddsfor ordningen/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Overvakning-och- uppfoljning/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Tvarvillkoren/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Tillstanddispens/ http://www.uddevalla.se/kommunpolitik/forvaltningar/miljoochstadsbyggnad/miljoavde lningen.4.4808117a13ef2f5ceb8102a5.html

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Partly

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Partly See HD question 28.

Monitoring incidental capture

A detailed system of monitoring the killing of large predators (Wolf, Bear, Wolverine and Lynx) has been set up by the SEPA. It has its own website with a database to find all documented kills of these animals. SEPA also mentions the compulsory registration for hunting of some species protected by the Habitats Directive, such as the Lynx (given as an example below).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i- miljoarbetet/Rattsinformation/Beslut/Lodjur/Registrering-jakt-pa-lodjur/ http://www.rovbase.se/

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: Yes

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 29.

Hunting related measures

Hunting related measures are well documented on the SEPA website and on the site of the Hunting Federation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://jagareforbundet.se/om/blanketter-avtal/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Jaktlagen- och-Jaktforordningen/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Var-natur/Jakt/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Var-natur/Jakt/Skyddsjakt/ http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/Dokument- Lagar/Lagar/Svenskforfattningssamling/sfs_sfs-1987-259/ http://www.viltskadecenter.se/

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes

National court decisions

Environmental court decisions are published since 2012 on the website of the Land and Environmental Court and can be searched and consulted there.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.domstol.se/ http://www.markochmiljooverdomstolen.se/Avgoranden-fran-Mark--och- miljooverdomstolen/ http://www.rattsinfosok.dom.se/lagrummet/index.jsp

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 50.

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No See HD question 50.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

General information about derogations is provided by the SEPA at national level. More detailed information (regulations, guidance, forms, contact information etc) is provided by the regional Councils websites. Actual derogations have not been identified, nor the reports on any Swedish website.

Sweden has submitted derogation reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives from 2000 to 2012 (present on Eionet Reporting Obligations database), but these documents or the individual derogations have not been found on any Swedish website.

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However, on SEPA’s Open Data page there is a direct link to the ReportNet Central Data Repository where the derogation reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives can be consulted and downloaded.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Sa-mar-miljon/Oppna-data/

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: Partly

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/tillstand/Pages/index.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/blanketter/djur-och- natur/naturvard/Pages/artskydd.aspx http://www.viltskadecenter.se/

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes http://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/se/eu/colrooghw/

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: Partly

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/blanketter/djur-och- natur/naturvard/Pages/artskydd.aspx http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/tillstand/Pages/index.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Ovriga-lagar/Artskydd-i- EU-och-i-Sverige/Tillampning-av-EUs-tva-naturvardsdirektiv/Rapporteringskrav/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/hb/Artskyddsforordningen/Tillstanddispens/ http://www.viltskadecenter.se/

See HD question 31.

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes http://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/se/eu/colqg2zug/

See HD question 32.

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

Both governmental and non-governmental organisations provide a wide range of guidance for the stakeholders to implement the Birds and Habitat Directives. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

It is noteworthy that the SEPA has “Support and guidance” as one of the four main entries to its website.

Where appropriate, (links to) the relevant EU guidelines are also provided. From the wide range of available guidance, only a small sample is shown here.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://jagareforbundet.se/om/blanketter-avtal/ http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/larkvitterenapptilldinmobil.4.e01569712f24e2ca09800017916.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/nyttodjurenapptilldinmobil.4.7c4ce2e813deda4d30780007492.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/godaexempelfranattagardar.4.2c4b2c401409a33493168c0.html http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Global- meny/Sok/?query=%22%C3%A5tg%C3%A4rdsprogram+f%C3%B6r+bevarande+av+ hotade+arter%22&Naturvardsverketpn=1&Naturvardsverketfv=7 http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i-miljoarbetet/Vagledningar/Natura- 2000/Natura-2000---bevara-skota-och-hantera/ http://www.naturvardsverket.se/upload/miljoarbete-i-samhallet/miljoarbete-i- sverige/regeringsuppdrag/2012/gron-infrastruktur/gron-infrastruktur-lag.pdf http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Var-natur/Skyddad-natur/Natura-2000/ http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/Myndigheten/Skog-och-miljo/Skyddad-skog/Natura- 2000/

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 37.

(Media) communication

The main SEPA portal has a news and press release page, as do most of the other relevant websites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Nyheter-och-pressmeddelanden/ http://www.regeringen.se/sb/d/18333/a/231559 http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/aktuellt-miljoanalys/

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Public consultations on Natura 2000

At national level, SEPA publishes information on the consultation process as part of the EIA. At regional level, a consultation process was identified for a proposal for the designation of new nature reserves in Västra Götaland. This process is not carried out online, but the opinions should be sent in writing by surface mail. At the local level, as in the Västra Götaland municipality of Uddevalla the planning requests are actually reviewed and permits issued after a complete preparatory process that includes a nature impact assessment if relevant. Planning documents are presented at the municipality planning department for consultation and opinions can be submitted in writing or by email, but not through an online form.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/Sv/djur-och-natur/skyddad- natur/naturreservat/Pages/forslag-till-naturreservat.aspx http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Stod-i- miljoarbetet/Vagledningar/Miljokonsekvensbeskrivning/Samrad/ http://www.uddevalla.se/byggabomiljo/detaljochoversiktsplan/aktuellaplaner.4.304522 4313c3dceca6aaa38.html http://www.uddevalla.se/byggabomiljo/detaljochoversiktsplan/detaljplanerunderarbete /so/tjostelsrod11mfl.4.64368c441441eae8b9f1866f.html

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Yes

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

HD 38 citizens’ COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: No See HD question 16.

Re-use of information

Several apps such as the “Lark Twitter” and “Beneficial animals” have been developed to inform stakeholders about conservation and management, based on knowledge acquired as part of the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives.

The best example of re-use of information we found in the survey is the Hack for Sweden project, in which 10 data providing government agencies invited members of the public to develop new uses for existing freely available government data: a workshop to develop new applications based on existing government data. Some of the applications used data from SLU and SEPA. Although no specific Natura 2000, Birds or Habitats application is presented on the site, the process of a Hack for Sweden is an original initiative to generate new ideas for re-use of existing data. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://hackforsweden.se/ http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/larkvitterenapptilldinmobil.4.e01569712f24e2ca09800017916.html http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/ettriktodlingslandskap/man gfaldpaslatten/nyttodjurenapptilldinmobil.4.7c4ce2e813deda4d30780007492.html http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Miljoarbete-i-samhallet/Miljoarbete-i- Sverige/Viltforvaltning/Inventering/Ladda-ner-mobilapp-for-Skandobs/ http://www.slu.se/sv/miljoanalys/aktuellt-miljoanalys/ https://www.analysisportal.se/

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: Yes

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 41. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Contact details of competent authorities

Swedish government websites are almost systematically providing contact details at the page level with name, email and telephone of the person responsible for the page subject. Sometimes a form is provided. Below, only a small selection of pages is presented as example. The survey database contains many more. In some cases documents containing lists of competent authorities are presented.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: http://data.naturvardsverket.se/ http://svalan.artdata.slu.se/birds/ http://www.jordbruksverket.se/amnesomraden/miljoklimat/landsbygdsprogrammet.4.2 b43ae8f11f6479737780001409.html http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/SiteCollectionDocuments/Sv/djur-och- natur/skyddad-natur/tillstand/kommunansvarskarta.pdf http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/VASTRAGOTALAND/SV/DJUR-OCH-NATUR/HOTADE- VAXTER-OCH-DJUR/ATGARDSPROGRAM/Pages/index.aspx http://www.naturenskalender.se/index.php

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 48.

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4.10 Questions answered for The United Kingdom on the Habitats and Birds Directive

1. Legal documents underpinning the Birds and Habitats Directive

The texts of the Birds and Habitats Directives in national language

HD 43 TEXT of the HD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes The text of the Habitats Directive is most thouroughly presented on the national website of the JNCC dealing with biodiversity and nature conservation. In general a link is provided to the UK version of the text on EUR-LEX.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1374

BD 20 TEXT of the BD in NATIONAL LANGUAGE(s) Is information provided?: Yes The text of the national legislation is available on the website of the JNCC. Here all the directives are addressed. Guidance on the implementation is also mentioned and presented. Additionally a specific section is devoted to the transposition to UK legislation. Also texts of international treaties, conventions or agreements are presented. Conventions that are mentioned are; Bern, CBD, Bonn, CITES, OSPAR, RAMSAR and World Heritage.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1373 (2) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1376 (3) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1363 (4) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1373

Transposition of the Birds and Habitats Directives into national law

HD 44 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION legislation Is information provided?: Yes The JNCC official website provides a highly suitable portal for acquiring information on the transposition to the UK legislation. Here multple national laws are described:

The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 transposed the Habitats Directive into national law. The Regulations came into force on 30 October 1994, and have been subsequently amended several times. They apply to land and to territorial waters out to 12 nautical miles from the coast.

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 consolidate all the various amendments made to the 1994 Regulations in respect of England and Wales. In Scotland the Habitats Directive is transposed through a combination of the Habitats Regulations 2010 (in relation to reserved matters) and the 1994 Regulations.

The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended) transpose the Habitats Directive in relation to Northern Ireland.

For UK offshore waters (ie from 12 nautical miles from the coast out to 200nm or to the limit of the UK Continental Shelf Designated Area), the Habitats Directive is Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

transposed into UK law by the Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats & c.) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1374

BD 21 TEXT of the NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION Is information provided?: Yes See question BD 20.

HD 47 CORRELATION TABLES between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No No correlation table was found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

BD 24 CORRELATION TABLE between BD and national legislation provisions Is information provided?: No No correlation table was found showing the correspondence between the provisions of the directive ant he provisions of national legislation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

International conventions

HD 45 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, and agreements in the field of nature Is information provided?: Yes The two main government websites (environmentlaw.org.uk and jncc.defra.gov.uk) provide (links to) the texts of international conventions. The JNCC website, even has a specific section only dealing with all the treaties and conventions (including the nature related ones) signed by the UK, with additional resources.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.environmentlaw.org.uk/rte.asp?id=92 (2) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1363

BD 22 TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions and agreements Is information provided?: Yes See question BD 20.

Designation of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation HD 1 INSTRUMENTS for DESIGNATING individual SACs Is information provided?: Partial Designation instruments and process for SACs are presented on the website of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. For every SAC specific documents can be downloaded via a search function with regard to their specifications and the designation process. Besides SACs information about SPAs can also be found. It is also possible to acquire a summary of the state of designation for both the SACs and SPAs. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The specific legal documents underpinning the designation of the Natura 2000 sites are not easily found. However the Standard Data Form send to Europe can easily be located.

For the specific regions within the UK multiple sites give additional guidance on the designation process. However The websites do not appear to contain the legislative texts underpinning the designation process.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1460 (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/sac/ (3) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-23

BD 5 INSTRUMENTS for CLASSIFYING individual SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) Is information provided?: Yes On the JNCC website SPA selection guidelines are published. This guide explains the designation and classification process and the information that had to be gathered on all the designated SPAs. The information requested within this guide for SPA designation is made available in the full UK SPA site list. Here multiple links are present which redirect you to a specific page designed for a particular SPA. The information on these sites is presented in the Natura 2000 Standard Data From. However the official legal documents designating an individual site were not found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1405 (2) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1400

2. Information on conservation objectives, measures and management plans

Conservation objectives HD 3 Details of CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES for habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes Conservation objectives for the habitat and species covered by the habitat directive are easily detected in the UK. In almost every region parts of the website are dedicated to disseminating the conservation objectives for different SACs. Both England, Wales and Scotland show great examples on the information available on the conservation objectives. It is however apparent that although JNCC does publish some conservation objectives (found via the search function), it does not have a dedicated page to disseminate the conservation objectives per SAC.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-sites- project.aspx?lang=en (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/sac/conservatio nobjectives.aspx (3) http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp (4) http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/biodiversity/biodiversity_delivery_groups.htm

Management plans

HD 2 MANAGEMENT PLANS Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes Although not all portal provide direct links to management plans, both Northern Ireland and Wales appear to have designated sites to distribute information on management. However these management plan do not cover the entire range of SAC present within the UK. Additionally some information on management is specifically located on websites dedicated to one SAC, further increasing the difficulty of finding the management information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.cardiganbaysac.org.uk/?page_id=18 (2) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-sites- project.aspx?lang=en (3) http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/biodiversity/biodiversity_delivery_groups.htm

HD 7 PROGRESS REPORTS on the IMPLEMENTATION of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: Yes The progress on specific management plans can often be found on local county websites. On the regional portal these progress report are often not present. However the UK government provides a link to the Biodiversity Action Reporting System (BARS) which can aid in finding information on current action taking place on the conservation of habitats and species.

Progress reports are often presented in PDF files and are linked to a specific area. Therefore finding information on the progress is difficult. Additionally there is a lot of information on progress reporting/monitoring strategy under development or planned to take place.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://ukbars.defra.gov.uk/mapping/actionmap (2) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5542385517854720 (3) http://www.pembrokeshiremarinesac.org.uk/english/downloads/PMSAC%20RAG%20An nual%20Report%202012%20final.pdf (4) http://www.xbordercurrents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BNNC-EMS- progress-report-2009-2011.pdf (5) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/B686627.pdf (6) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/133004

Sites, protected areas

BD 1 MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes The measure necessary for implementing Article 3 of the Birds Directive is published on both regional agency and national government websites. The Joint Nature Conservation Committee first of all publishes spatial and summary data for the UK SPAs. Here data is presented on the legally submitted designation data to the EU, referred to as Standard Data Forms. Additionally the JNCC publishes SPA reviews where different conservation measures are mentioned.

Regional agencies like Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales also publish a large amount of information on SPA conservation issues. They first of all publish information on the conservation objectives for every site. Secondly the site conditions and spatial information is presented. Finally in some cases specific management plans contain conservation measures are presented. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1409 (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/sac/ (3) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/SPA/UK9020290.pdf (4) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/spa/default.asp x (5) http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp (6) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/interactive-maps/official-maps-search/official- maps.aspx?sitetype=SPA&sitecode=UK9020294 (7) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-2970 (8) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/SPA/UK9020301.pdf (9) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-sites- project.aspx?lang=en

Habitat conservation, restoration measures

HD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SACs Is information provided?: No It does not seem that there is one reporting mechanism for the implementation of Article 6.2. measures. Most information present covers current mitigation actions, rather than monitoring the progress. Additionally often progress reports are found in relation to habitat management instead of damage avoidance. However the Biodiversity Action Reporting System (BARS) provides the possibility to look for these progress reports, however non have been found within this study.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://ukbars.defra.gov.uk/mapping/actionmap

BD 2 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementing MEASURES to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Partial Most national websites within the UK refer to the Natura 2000 Barometer when addressing the progress on the implementation of Article 3. Hover more regional agencies like Natural England also provide multiple documents on the evidence for SPA conservation. However, this list of document is not as extensive and often provides limited information on specific implementation aspects. The same is the case for the Scottish Natural Heritage, where only limited documents are present on the implementation progress. Additionally the information on SPA conservation is limited in comparison to more general progress reports on conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/barometer/index_en.htm (2) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/evidence/register/sacevidenceprojects.asp x (3) http://www.snh.gov.uk/publications-data-and-research/publications/search-the- catalogue/publication-detail/?id=1893

BD 8 MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partial Finding concrete information on measures taken to prevent habitat deterioration outside SPAs is difficult. None of the searched portals provide an overview of projects Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

that are performed outside of SPAs. Additionally only sparsely PDF-reports are published on these restoration or mitigation activities.

The Scottish Natural Heritage does publish reports on the conservation of habitat outside SPAs for the conservation of specific species. Additionally the English Nature and Environmental Agency does publish general habitat management plans. Finally the Countryside Council for Wales also publishes news report on general restoration projects on for instance wetland conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/about-ccw/newsroom/press-releases/wetland-restoration- project.aspx?lang=en (2) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/images/norfolk%20final_tcm6-2734.pdf (3) http://www.snh.org.uk/pdfs/publications/commissioned_reports/F99AC320.pdf

BD 9 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of MEASURES to AVOID HABITAT DETERIORATION OUTSIDE of SPAs Is information provided?: Partial In general it is difficult to distinguish monitoring and surveillance information on SPAs from general habitat conservation (also outside SPAs). Additionally finding reports on the progress of specific special conservation measures taken within a specific area was not easily detected. Probably most of this information is present on local government websites.

In most cases aggregated information is presented on monitoring habitats and the progress of conservation activities. JNCC for instance provides links to website with data on habitat surveillance and monitoring. The Countryside Council for Wales even provides data on the percentage of Habitat conservation activities.

Natural England in exceptional cases publishes a PDF-report containing the monitoring of specific habitats, like heathlands. However structurally gathering of this information is not performed.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-2 (2) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special- landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/national-nature-reserves/nnr-report/monitoring- -research.aspx?lang=en (3) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/images/firesphase2_tcm6-11018.pdf

Species, biodiversity action, protection plans BD 6 special CONSERVATION MEASURES for Annex 1 and migratory BIRDS Is information provided?: No Information on special conservation measures for protected species is difficult to find within the UK. In some cases, the Scottish Natural Heritage for instance publishes PDF- reports on the special conservation measures needed for specific bird species. This for instance includes a report on vulnerable species like the Whooper swan (Cygnus Cygnus). However this is in exceptional cases. Most of the management documents directly focus on habitat or site management.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.snh.org.uk/pdfs/publications/commissioned_reports/369.pdf

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Spatial planning, administrative measures

HD 4 statutory, administrative and contractual MEASURES Is information provided?: No There seems not to be a comprehensive overview of all statutory, administrative and contractual measures. Information on the statutory, administrative and contractual measures appears to be scares in the UK. Only Sparsely information was found on more local governmental websites, like the Lichfield District Council website, or the website of Arnside & Silverdal.

In the UK statutory measures for nature conservation flow from the transposition of the Habitats Directive into national law (see: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1379).

Guidance on management subsidies is mainly provided on a regional level. Information on for instance Environmental Stewardships is widely provided on the regional websites. However the specific agreements are not published. Spatial information about contractual management measures is not found at the regional level.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/default.aspx (2) http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/site/scripts/meetings_info.php?meetingID=897 (3) http://www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/AONB/Understand/Publications/AONB- Statutory-Management-Plan.html

HD 5 AGGREGATED INFORMATION on statutory, administrative and contractual (e.g. Agrienvironmental) MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes The UK does provide aggregated information on for instance agricultural and forest area under environmental management. Additionally the JNCC website provides link to the other regional portals to give information on the agri-environmental schemes. However the budget for these environmental schemes is not easily found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4242

Measures for ecological coherence

HD 22 MEASURES to implement LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: Partial The establishment of an ecological network (Green Infrastructure) is one of the main topics on the agenda of the UK government. In every region within the UK different actions plans, programs and strategies are developed. These strategies could be viewed as the active dissemination of measures originating from Article 10. However, information on the specific financial and practical measures that are currently available and implemented is not easily available. It appears that most of the information provided is on a strategy level. Additionally most of the more concrete action plans are often only presented on local government websites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.torbay.gov.uk/gideliveryplan.pdf (2) http://www.leics.gov.uk/1475.034a_action_plan_final1-2.pdf (3) http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/soe_2013_-_chapter_7_land_and_landscape_- _december-2.pdf Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(4) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-5766 (5) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/regions/yorkshire_and_the_humber/ourwork/yh- green-infrastructure.aspx (6) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A577765.pdf

HD 23 PROGRESS REPORTS on implementation of the MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No No reports are known dealing specifically with the progress of the implementation of Article 10 of the HD. However, in exceptional cases some local government information can be provided on the progress on the green infrastructure implementation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.torbay.gov.uk/gideliveryplan.pdf

3. Information on financing Natura 2000

Estimates of EU co-funding - Prioritized action frameworks

HD 21 Estimates related to CO/FINANCING of MANAGEMENT PLANS Is information provided?: No Although a lot of information can be found on LIFE funding and how project can apply for this funding, no clear and specific report on EU co-financing is available. However in some exceptional cases individual project, regulated from a local level, provide number on their use of EU co-financing.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Jacobs-River- Clun-Restoration-Strategy.pdf (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/images/boggy-moors-ficticious-sip_tcm6- 37090.pdf

Contractual measures - Environmental agreements

HD 9 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes Details of single environmental agreements are in some cases published online. On the Natural England website you can for instance select specific agreements on an interactive map. Additionally general information on the context of the environmental agreement is presented. In the UK agreements are for instance settled between the government and the agricultural or infrastructure sector. Most of this information is provided on the regional portals.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/about-ccw/newsroom/latest-news/new-deal-for-farmers- and-the-e.aspx?lang=en (2) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/33230 /pond_conservsation_trust.pdf (3) http://wales.gov.uk/about/cabinet/decisions/dr2012/janmar/subleg/5742394/?lang=en (4) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/category/3556843 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(5) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/category/3556843 (6) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/map?category=3555892

HD 10 AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to avoid deterioration of habitats and species Is information provided?: Yes General and aggregated information on the implementation of Environmental Agreements is available. Natural England for instance produces information a program which monitors and evaluates the delivery and the effectiveness of Environmental Stewardship in achieving environmental outcomes. This website provides links to other pages and PDF documents which give the requested information. This provides information on the different stewardships that are available in the UK. This aggregated information is also available in the other regions (as links are available on the UK Governmental website).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/evidence/register/evironmentalstewardship monitoringandevaluation.aspx (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/default.aspx (3) https://www.gov.uk/environmental-stewardship (4) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4242 (5) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A931063.pdf (6) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/05/05134234/102

HD 24 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for MEASURES FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES Is information provided?: No Detailed information about environmental agreements to support nature management measures (including those for the restoration and maintenance of small landscape elements as in Article 10) are provided at regional or local level. In terms of detailed description on environmental agreements for the realization of green infrastructure no concrete information can be found. In general a large multitude of strategy reports talk about agreements that need to be assessed with for instance the agricultural sector. However individual reports on these agreements were not detected.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/westofengland_gi_framework.pdf (2) http://www.dover.gov.uk/Planning/Planning-Policy/PDF/Evidence-Base- 2013/EvidenceBaseSD/SD16GreenInfrastructureStrategyReportlores.pdf (3) http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/environment/planning/local-plan/evidence- base/greeninfrastructure-delivery.pdf (4) https://www.fdean.gov.uk/media/Assets/ForwardPlan/documents/Core%20Strategy%2 0Documents/Keynote_-_Green_Infrastructure.pdf

BD 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes Although in most cases aggregated information is presented, the website of Natural England provides the unique opportunity to review individual agri-environmental agreements. It is for instance possible to select specific sites on an interactive map. Other examples on environmental agreements are also mentioned in the Habitats Directive questionnaire (question 9).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/category/3556843 (2) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/map?category=3555892 (3) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/mesmefeature.aspx (4) http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/biodiversity/habitats- 2/farmlands_and_grasslands.htm

BD 4 AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS to SAFEGUARD (non Annex 1 and migratory) BIRDS Is information provided?: Yes Although Natural England publishes individual environmental agreements, most of the information is presented in an aggregated form. JNCC for instance publishes graphs on the total amount of hectares included in agree-environmental schemes. Additionally the Scottish Natural Heritage and the website of the Scottish government provided financial data with regards to environmental agreements. The same is the case for the website of Natural England.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4242 (2) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A931063.pdf (3) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/05/05134234/102 (4) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/images/1292%20- %20response_redacted_tcm6-28462.pdf

BD 10 ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS for targeted measures for DISPERSED SPECIES Is information provided?: Yes General environmental agreements on the protection of birds outside SPA are published on the Natural England website. Here they provide the key principles within the agreement and the option to attend public consultations on these issues. No financial information is presented. Additionally Natural England has dedicated a part of their website for disseminating information on the Environmental Stewardship options (as discussed in the Habitats Directive survey). This for instance includes agreements on supplementary winter feeding schemes for farmland birds.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/spa/port- agreement-feature.aspx (2) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/mesmewinterfeeding.a spx (3) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/sugarbeetindustryeven tfeature.aspx

LIFE & other EU support

HD 6 MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU instruments Is information provided?: Yes EU support, as under LIFE(+) is mentioned on most of the regional portals within the UK. However the official governmental website do not appear to widely mention the EU funding. Additionally for specific management plans or conservation activities the LIFE funding is mentioned. To acknowledge the EU-support often the official logo of LIFE is presented or it is mentioned within a short paragraph on funding.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/sac/ipens2000.a spx (2) http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our- landscape/idoc.ashx?docid=95df2bb4-141a-4233-b3b0-4f938ad28683&version=-1 (3) https://www.google.nl/#q=management+measures+LIFE%2B+EU+support+Natura+2 000+site%3AUK (4) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiversity/funding/pastpart nershipprojects.aspx (5) http://www.snh.gov.uk/funding/life+-nature-and-biodiversity/

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.environ.ie/en/Environment/LIFEProgramme/ (2) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm

BD 7 Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under LIFE Is information provided?: Yes As is the case for projects under the Habitats Directive both regional environmental agencies and governments highlight the support they receives, or intent to receive, from the LIFE or other EU instruments.

The website of Natural England has a dedicated page with past partnership project with European funding. This page contains multiple links to different projects related to Natura 2000. In most cases the funding is note by explaining the LIFE funding process within as report or displaying the official logos of the EU instruments.

The Scottish Natural Heritage posts PDF-reports with the overview of funding for their projects every year. In these files both a link is given to the specific project and the financial estimations are presented.

The Countryside Council for Wales has a dedicated page on which it publishes information on Natura 2000 projects that receive LIFE funding. Here a few project are highlighted with information of the overall financial funding and the general descriptions of the project. A unique option is that there is also information on the LIFE Natura 2000 programme for Wales explaining their future strategy for funding opportunities.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiversity/funding/pastpart nershipprojects.aspx (2) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A340448.pdf (3) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special- landscapes--sites/the-life-programme/anglesey-and-llyn-fens-life.aspx

4. Information on impact assessments and compensation related to Natura 2000

Appropriate assessments HD 11 PROPOSED plans and projects REQUIRING SCREENING for purposes of AA Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

There is no central repository that gathers the appropriate assessment documents. However when search on local governmental sites these screening reports are easily found. Surprisingly the regional and national portal do not link to these local websites. Additionally on the regional and national portals only general information is provided on the process for an appropriate assessment. There certainly is no easy access to a list of proposed plans and projects requiring appropriate assessment.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.rother.gov.uk/media/pdf/9/e/Core_Strategy_AA_Screening_Report.pdf (2) http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/182776/2014-01- 02_HRA-screening-V8.pdf (3) http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/Services/Core%20Strategy/aasr.pdf (4) http://wales.gov.uk/docs/det/publications/100329habitatregs.pdf

HD 12 Plans and projects DEEMED TO REQUIRE an AA while at the proposal stage Is information provided?: Yes There is no central repository with information about plans and projects deemed to require and appropriate assessment (see question 11). This information is however provided on more local websites. Additionally some appropriate assessment appear to be published on governmental websites because of their societal significance.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/marineplanning/areas/documents/east_draftpl anshra_inforeport.pdf (2) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/51261 /13._Habitat_Regulations_Assessment_-_AA_-_NTS.pdf (3) http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Living/Planning/Policy/LDP- 2013/05_LDP_Habitats_Regulation_Assessment_Appropriate_Assessment_Report_201 3.pdf (4) http://www.devon.gov.uk/jan_2012_habitat_regulations_assessment.pdf (5) https://www.gov.uk/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea-an- overview-of-the-sea-process

HD 13 ADOPTED plans and projects SUBMITTED to AA Is information provided?: No As far as is known, there is no exclusive site related central repository of approved or rejected projects submitted to an appropriate assessment. Appropriate assessments are in general published on the websites of the competent authority (e.g. The municipality or the province), of the client (e.g. Development company) or of the advisor (e.g. Consultant).

As mentioned before appropriate assessments are often carried out on a more local level or as part of a (change) in a municipal land use plan or a regional spatial plan, these documents can be found on the map-based central repository of spatial plans through the map or a google search. However, this search is very case specific and falls out of the scope of this research.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

HD 14 AAs for plans and projects PENDING AUTHORISATION Is information provided?: No See HD Q13. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 15 AAs for AUTHORISED plans and projects Is information provided?: No See HD Q13.

Compensation

HD 19 Details of COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: Partial No explicit and complete online overview of compensatory measures has been identified. However, nature compensation as a result of Article 6.4. is sparsely available on local governmental website. Additionally in rare cases compensatory measures are published on regional websites. Finding these compensatory measures reports is however no easy task and highly case specific.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=37890&p=0 (2) http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/dominoimgs/tranplan/planup.nsf/0/50599AF10BD913548 0257A760048F824/$file/049850%20mitigation%20statement_A4.pdf (3) http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/downloads/file/4856/cannock_chase_sac_visitor_impacts _mitigation_report_februrary_2013

HD 20 UPDATES OF PROGRESS in implementing COMPENSATORY MEASURES Is information provided?: No Within the UK no dedicated website was found that describes the progress on the implementation of compensatory measures. Additionally finding general information on the progress is not easy. Most information present covers current mitigation actions, rather than monitoring the progress. Additionally often progress reports are found in relation to habitat management instead of performing compensatory measures. However the Biodiversity Action Reporting System (BARS) provides the possibility to look for these progress reports, however non have been found within this study.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://ukbars.defra.gov.uk/mapping/actionmap

5. Scientific research, monitoring and surveillance related to Natura 2000

Scientific research

HD 34 RESEARCH and scientific work Is information provided?: Yes Vast amounts of research and monitoring are carried out in the context and/or in support of the implementation of the Habitats Directive. Much of the research outcomes and data are available online. It is not within the scope of this project to list all relevant sources of information, but an indicative list of information sources is given here.

The NERC portal possesses a very powerful search engine that retrieves academic publications and grey literature from the main nature related online depositories. Searching with the keywords "Habitat directive", "Species* Habitat", "Natura 2000", with or without additional arguments to narrow down the search, results in a wide variety of published online research. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The portal of the Forestry Commission provides a large body of different reports on forest habitat management and conservation issues. Additionally the official national portal of JNCC provides many links to different pages that contain documents on conservation research, monitoring and surveillance. Finally conservation organizations like the rspb provide an easy to use search engine for finding relevant research projects.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/URGC-7EFHDB (2) http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/cgi/search/simple?q=habitat+directive&_action_search=Go&_or der=bytitle&basic_srchtype=ALL&_satisfyall=ALL (3) https://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/science/ (4) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-5317

BD 17 RESEARCH and SCIENTIFIC WORK Is information provided?: Yes Vast amounts of research and monitoring are carried out in the context and/or in support of the implementation of the Habitats Directive. Much of the research outcomes and data are available online (as discussed during the Habitats Directive survey).

Many national and regional agency websites have dedicated multiple pages to explain the extent of the research that is being performed in the context of Natura 2000. Natural England provides multiple links to different research topics that are addressed by them. The Scottish Natural Heritage even constructed different Biodiversity Working Groups who address relevant research issues in the context of Natura 2000. Even the JNCC provides a portal to all kind of relevant scientific database on monitoring and surveillance data. In some cases, like with the Countryside Council for Wales, only aggregated information on research is presented.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/evidence/default.aspx#dissertation (2) http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/safeguarding- biodiversity/working-with-others/sbf-working-groups/ (3) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-3713 (4) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special- landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/national-nature-reserves/nnr- report/monitoring--research/climate-change--research.aspx (5) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/category/118044

Citizen science and crowd sourcing

HD 39 CITIZEN SCIENCE Is information provided?: Yes There are clear reports from the regional agencies on involving citizens in their conservation actions. Additionally there are many opportunities to get directly involved in activities such as bird watching groups and other monitoring activities. Besides public organizations, conservation organizations like the RSPB provide ample examples of citizens science. There are also many initiatives like the bird atlas project which asks volunteers to help monitor the occurrence of different bird species. Additionally, there are many (mammal) conservation projects in which the public can participate.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/B962143.pdf (2) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/information_for/getting_involved/default.aspx (3) https://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdidentifier/ (3) http://blx1.bto.org/data-request/data-search.jsp (4) http://www.mammal.org.uk/mmm

HD 40 CROWD SOURCING Is information provided?: Yes There are many non-governmental organisation which use crowd-sourcing (e.g. the rspb). The regional agencies also provided the opportunity to activily partcipate in realising the nature conservation targets. The Scottish Natural Heritage for instance asks for volunteers or people joining major events.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.snh.gov.uk/enjoying-the-outdoors/what-can-i-do/ (2) http://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/ (3) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/regulation/betterregulation/defraguidancec onsultationfeature.aspx

Data from surveillance

HD 25 DATA or summaries of data resulting from SURVEILLANCE Is information provided?: Yes The JNCC website provides general and more specific information (via links) on the monitoring and surveillance and monitoring of species and habitats. It for instance provides a link to the National Biodiversity Network gateway which provides information on a large variety of protected species.

In some regions only the strategy is published, while the surveillance data is not directly available (like Northern Ireland). However other regions like England provides a large list of monitoring reports on specific species. Other regions only publishes information on the monitoring on a specific set of species (for instance re-introduced species in Scotland). Other regions only provide aggregated information, as is the case for Wales.

Although a large dataset of monitoring reports is available, not central depository is available with covers all the individual habitat types and species.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-3713 (2) http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/biodiversity/surveillance_and_monitoring.htm (3) http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/safeguarding- biodiversity/reintroducing-native-species/scottish-beaver-trial/the-monitoring- programme/ (4) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/evidence/register/monitoringprojects.aspx (5) http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special- landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/national-nature-reserves/nnr-report/monitoring- -research.aspx Assessment of (re)introductions

HD 35 STUDIES and assessments on (re)-INTRODUCTION of species Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes Although no central database exists on the studies and assessment carried out on the effect of the (re-)introduction of species, ample publications are available on regional and local websites covering these issues. In most cases elaborate impact studies an risk assessment are made available for “big” reintroduction programs. These reports often cover ambassador species which are appealing to the broader public (e.g. the White tailed eagle, the Beaver).

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.wildwarwickshire.co.uk/home/Water%20Vole.pdf (2) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/148134 (3) http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080612154553/http://www.english- nature.org.uk/lifeinukrivers/publications/crayfish-reintroduction.pdf (4) http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/45003 (5) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/PDF/pub88_whitetailedseaeagle_NCCReport12.pdf

Exceptions to public access

HD 49 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. Location of rare species) Is information provided?: No No concrete examples could be found on the exceptions to public acces to information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

BD 26 EXCEPTIONS to PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION (e.g. location of rare species) Is information provided?: No No concrete examples could be found on the exceptions to public acces to information.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

Reporting obligations regarding the implementation of the Habitats and Birds Directives

HD 33 IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes Article 17 reports are part of the Reporting Obligations. The full texts, tables and maps (GIS layers) of these reports are stored on the ROD database of Eionet. However, JNCC and DEFRA websites provides a clear and direct link to these reporting files.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-6397 (2) http://www.defra.gov.uk/habitats-review/

BD 18 REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes The implementation reports mentioned in Article 12 are published in the website of the JNCC. The JNCC has a dedicated page on the consultation on the UK report for Article Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

12 of the EU Birds Directive. Surprisingly however the official report could only be downloaded via the Eionet database.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-6526 (2) http://bd.eionet.europa.eu/activities/Reporting/Article_12/reference_portal

BD 19 COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of NATIONAL PROVISIONS taken under the BD Is information provided?: Yes See questions BD 18.

6. Legal information on strict protection, court rulings and derogations

Strict protection measures

HD 26 Measures making up the systems of BINDING RULES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes Species from the HD have been given a protected status in the national implementing law. The decrees that enshrine this protection are published on the common government website of the JNCC. This website provides links to all the different acts and decrees that have been established.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1747

HD 27 Measures making up the systems of PLANS and PROGRAMMES for STRICT PROTECTION Is information provided?: Yes Most species protection policy is organised at the national level with (financial) support from the central government DEFRA. Additionally some of these measures and strategies of strict protection are further elaborated on the national level. For instance different acts with regard to the strict protection of species have been established (e.g. Wildlife and Countryside Act).

In addtition strict protection is achieved through species protection plans that been developed on a national level. Additionally an advisory group has been estbablished, called the Wildlife Crime Conservation Advisory Group, which establishes wildlife crime priorities for targeted enforcement action in the UK and we are key partners in the Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4098 (2) http://adlib.everysite.co.uk/adlib/defra/content.aspx?id=000IL3890W.16NTC1C85IU2V U (3) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/planningdevelopment/spatialplanning/stan dingadvice/legislation.aspx (4) http://www.snh.org.uk/data/boards_and_committees/scientific_advisory_papers/2010- Mar/SACPaper16March2010-07-Developingabiodiversitysurveillanceprogramme.pdf

BD 11 MEASURES for SYSTEM of STRICT PROTECTION Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Is information provided?: Yes National and regional government and environmental agency websites publish legal framework that make up the measures for the strict protection of species referred to in Article 5. The UK government website for instance devotes an entire page on the wild birds management and legal protection. Here information is presented on the national legislation protecting species and the official ways of acquiring licenses for derogation. Additionally concrete information is presented on the hunting season for game birds.

On the website of the JNCC a lot of information is presented on the legal context behind species protection (e.g. official text of the Wildlife and Countryside act). Additionally general information is provided on the protection of species of wild birds.

The Natural Resources Wales website provides information on attaining licenses to derogate the Wildlife and Countryside Act in Wales. Here the legal measures are also presented. The environmental agencies of Northern Ireland also publish guidance information on these wildlife legal measures.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) https://www.gov.uk/wild-birds (2) http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/apply-buy-report/apply-buy-grid/protected- species-licensing/uk-protected-species-licensing/bird- licensing/?lang=en#.Uz_M_fmSx8F (3) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1377 (4) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=3203 (5) http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/wildlifeandthelawscreen.pdf

BD 12 MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of LEGISLATION and of PLANS and PROGRAMMES Is information provided?: Yes National wildlife protection plans within the UK includes the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, presented on the JNCC website. This action plan contains multiple assets on protection threatened species. The page contain both general information and a timeline presenting the progress of the action plan.

The regional environmental agencies also publish plans and programmes to protect species. The Scottish Natural Heritage for instance established the species protection plans. A Species Protection Plan provides a way of ensuring that, if protected species are present, they are taken into account within a development proposal. It uses survey information to identify how the proposal may impact on them and develops a clear way forward that enables the development to go ahead whilst safeguarding the species in question. Additionally the established policy programs on how to deal with wildlife crimes.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/ukbap (2) http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/forms-and- guidance/species-protection-plan/ (3) http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A328657.pdf

Prohibitions

HD 28 Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

The prohibitions laid down in Article 12 of the Habitats Directive have been transposed various wildlife acts as discussed in question 27.

Criminals are prosecuted in court and court decisions are stored and accessible through panels as the National Wildlife Crime Unit. This portal directly displays the content of the prosecution, the owner and enforcement. Other plans and programs include the ones established by the Wildlife Crime Conservation Advisory Group, as mentioned in question 27.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.nwcu.police.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Scottish-TCG-Tactical- Assessment-January-2012-SANITISED.pdf (2) http://www.nwcu.police.uk/what-are-priorities-and-intelligence- requirements/priorities/ (3) http://biodiversitywales.org.uk/en-GB/Wildlife-Crime (4) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Wildlife-Habitats/paw-scotland/

BD 13 ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions and other specific interventions) Is information provided?: Yes Within the UK there are many pages providing information on actions to enforce prohibitions in relation to wildlife crimes (as discussed in the Habitats Directive survey). The government of Scotland for instance provides aggregated information on wildlife cases reported on a yearly basis. These wildlife cases include bird related issues.

As discussed during the Habitats Directive survey, DEFRA also established the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife crime which is a multi-agency body comprising representatives of the organisations involved in wildlife law enforcement in the UK. It’s website publishes all kinds of information on the enforcement of prohibitions in relation to wildlife crimes.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/09/2382/10 (2) http://www.defra.gov.uk/paw/

Monitoring Incidental capture

HD 29 Measures taken to establish the SYSTEM of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and KILLING Is information provided?: Partial There are documents available that provide guidance on the legal and practical procedures with regards to incidental capture of species. In Wales there is for instance a guide on how to report on incidental capture and killing. Other regions also appear to apply such a reporting system. However more sophisticated concrete monitoring system appear to be absent.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/idoc.ashx?docid=256706b7-fc45-44bf-8836- 704f574fcb96&version=-1 (2) http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/apply-buy-report/report-it/incidental-capture- and-killing-european-protected-species/?lang=en#.Uz6k1PmSx8F (3) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Wildlife-Habitats/paw- scotland/what-you-can-do

Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

HD 30 DATA on the RESULTS of MONITORING incidental CAPTURE and killing Is information provided?: No Although reporting systems are present, no data is published on the results from these monitoring systems.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Wildlife-Habitats/paw-scotland (2) http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/guidance/industries/pesticides/topics/reducing- environmental-impact/wildlife/WIIS-Quarterly-Reports

Hunting related measures

BD 14 HUNTING RELATED MEASURES Is information provided?: Yes Legal measures in relation to hunting are published on the UK government website. Here the documents are presented in the Enforcement of Hunting Act. Additionally the amount of prosecutions is presented and the official legal text. The Scottish Government website also provides information on the gam laws applicable in their region. Also information is provided on the specific hunting seasons.

Natural England publishes information on the general licencing procedures in relation to hunting. There is also the opportunity to attain public consultations on these issues. The Scottish Natural Heritage provides the same information on a specific page.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-enforcement-of-the-hunting-act- 2004 (2) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/licences/generallicences .aspx (3) http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/bird- licensing/ (4) https://www.gov.uk/wild-birds (5) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/06/17133414/3

National court decisions

HD 50 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes Natonal court decisions are stored are made available on the UK government website. This online repository also contains some cases involving the Habitats Directive and Natura 2000. Another important website is the official website of the UK Suprime Court.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/aarhus-convention-national- implementation-report (2) http://supremecourt.uk/

HD 51 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Habitats Directive Is information provided?: No Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

No specific inventory of cases related to the habitats Directive was found online during this survey.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None.

BD 27 NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Directive (Aarhus Convention Art 9.4) Is information provided?: Yes Natonal court decisions are stored are made available on the UK government website. This online repository also contains some cases involving the Habitats Directive and Natura 2000. Another important website is the official website of the UK Suprime Court.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/aarhus-convention-national- implementation-report (2) http://supremecourt.uk/

BD 28 INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to the implementation of the Birds Directive Is information provided?: No No specific inventory of cases related to the habitats Directive was found online during this survey.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None.

Derogations and reports under the Birds and Habitats Directives

HD 31 DEROGATIONS ISSUED Is information provided?: Yes Although a large body of information is available on how to acquire a license to derogate for the national legislation falling under the Habitats Directive, individually issued derogations have been sparsely found. This is suprising due to the fact that every region publishes information on licences that van be acquired in the context of Natura 2000.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article &id=1059:derogations-for-protected-species-response&catid=98:species- reintroduction&Itemid=131

HD 32 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes Derogation reports are prepared by DEFRA as part of their legal research tasks, and published on regional websites such as Natural England. The official website of JNCC (part of DEFRA) also contains all information on international reporting obligations under the Birds and Habitats directives but also other international environmental agreements and conventions. In some regions even regulation statistics are provided on the licencing perfomed during specific periods.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/images/habitats-derogation-report_05- 06_tcm6-10885.pdf (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/licences/statistics.aspx

BD 15 DEROGATIONS Is information provided?: No Individual derogations issued are not always presented on a website. Only in rare cases information is presented on for instance the licences that have been acquired to derogate for Birds Directives issues. The Scottish Natural Heritage for instance provides more general information on the potential for consultation or general licences guidance. No individually issued derogation reports have been located.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/bird- licensing/general/

BD 16 DEROGATION REPORTS Is information provided?: Yes Within the UK a large amount of aggregated information is present on the issued derogations or licences. Natural England for instance provides tables in which an overview is given on the topic of the licence/derogation and the amounts issued per species group. Additionally monthly/annual performance reports are published.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/licences/statistics.aspx (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/UK-bird-derogation-report2007_tcm6- 10240.pdf

7. Public information and participation

Provision of information and guidance

HD 37 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and interpretation of HD provisions in the MS Is information provided?: Yes The website of DEFRA has developed a specific website with information about the practical implementation of the Habitats Directive and its transposition into national law. Among many useful resources it in includes a guide for specific business sectors, specific protected species and speicifc sites. Additionally it provides a direct link to European Commission guidance.

The website of the UK government also provides multeple linkt to relevant documents and information. It for instance also gives advice for future wildlife guidance and a link to a smarter Guidance website. Additionally multiple future initiatives are created to further expand the guidance potential.

Finally more regional governmental agencies are also providing guidance and information. Natural England is for instance publishing a lot of document on how to cope with the Habitats Directive and how to attain licencing as derogations.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.defra.gov.uk/habitats-review/implementation/process- guidance/guidance/ Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

(2) https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/protecting-biodiversity-and-ecosystems- at-home-and-abroad/supporting-pages/improving-the-way-we-implement-the- habitats-and-wild-birds-directives (3) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/betterregulation/implementation review.aspx

HD 46 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes The JNCC websites provides guidance on the implementation of the Habitats Directive. Additionally specific links are made to the DG Environmental websites where guidance is provided on the implementation of the Habitats Directive. Also the official DEFRA website provide guidance links.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1374 (2) http://www.defra.gov.uk/habitats-review/implementation/process- guidance/guidance/

BD 23 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (including EC guidelines) Is information provided?: Yes See HD question 20.

(Media) communication

HD 36 PRESS RELEASES concerning implementation of the HD Is information provided?: Yes Official government press releases are published and then stored on the website of the national agencies. Additionally dedicated websites for specific species provide press releases for the general public. Besides re-introductions, also more general issues with regards to the Habitats Directives are published on the regional governmental websites.

In addition, most agencies and organizations that deal with the implementation of the Habitats Directive publish press releases on their websites.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/speciesreintroduction.as px (2) http://www.scottishbeavers.org.uk/ (3) http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/safeguarding- biodiversity/reintroducing-native-species/ (4) http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/details.aspx?id=282720 (5) http://www.snh.gov.uk/news-and-events/press-releases/press-release- details/?id=769 (6) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-action-to-improve- implementation-of-the-habitats-and-wild-birds-directives

Public consultations on Natura 2000

HD 16 PUBLIC OPINION inter alia organised online Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Appropriate assessments undertaken as part or via an Environmental Impact Assessment are scattered across regional and local governmental sites. However some governmental website do present a repository of current Environmental Impact Assessment consultations.

Public consultation, expression of public opinion and recording the results of these opinions are a fundamental part of the EIA, also including Appropriate assessments. Every governmental website in de different regions provides a link to the present consultations that are open to the public to attend. When performing a quick search you can easily find Environmental Impact Assessment reviews. Attending these consultations can be arranged on the website, in some cases providing online comments on the process appears is possible.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?keywords=Environmental+impact+asses sment&publication_filter_option=consultations&topics%5B%5D=environment&departm ents%5B%5D=department-for-environment-food-rural- affairs&official_document_status=all&world_locatio (2) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/27399 7/DECC_SEA_Environmental_Report.pdf (3) http://www.hirwaunpower.co.uk/pdf/HirwaunPowerProjectScopingReport.pdf (4) http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/881E543F-DD1E-43A0-9316- B2B866DA7769/0/EnvironmentalImpactAssessmentScopingReport.pdf (5) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?publication_filter_option=consultations (6) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current (7) http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/?lang=en (8) https://consult.defra.gov.uk/communications/consultation-on-the-strategic- environmental-assess (9) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=3908

HD 17 ELECTRONIC EXPRESSION of OPINION online Is information provided?: Yes See HD Q16.

HD 18 OPINIONS of the public and other CONSULTEES Is information provided?: No See Q16. Although these consultations are often guided with the necesarry background material no documents have been found on cumulative impacts. The inclusion of monitoring data is also not often found.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None

HD 38 citizens COMPLAINTS ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES: information on how to make them Is information provided?: Yes Enforcement of nature protection are carried out at the regional (by the agencies) or local (municipalities) level. In general the agencies provide a service that deals with environmental complaints including reporting of (suspected) illegal activities. For example, Natural England has an online enquiry service to lodge a complaint or to reporort a possible illegal activity. Also the Scottish Natural Heritage provides an online enquiries service. Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/advice/enquiryservice/default.aspx (2) http://www.snh.gov.uk/contactus/online-enquiries-service/ (3) http://www.naturalengland.gov.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/enforcement/poisoning. aspx

Re-use of information

HD 41 online provision by other parties Is information provided?: Partial Although there is a large variaty of apps available within the UK on nature conservation and species information, it is difficult to find any link from the major Natura 2000 portals to these innovations. Although DEFRA for instance has a twitter account, no other tehcnological advances are apparent.

Besides apps there are intiative on generating interactive systems which for instance cover a large range of geographic information which is relevant in the contect of nature conservation.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-6372 (2) http://www.rafts.org.uk/new-wildlife-crime-app-from-paws/ (3) http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/app (4) http://magic.defra.gov.uk/

HD 42 RE-USE OF INFORMATION Is information provided?: No There is no information found on the re-use of information held by the public sector.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) None.

Contact details of competent authorities

HD 48 CONTACT DETAILS competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes Depending on the subject contact persons are relatively easy to find. For example, all governmental websites provide a contact link which contains contact details. Additionally some governments provide an only a general email adress instead of presenting the contact details of a person.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1731 (2) http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/contact_us/default.aspx (3) http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/our-work/contact- us/?lang=en#.Uz7JOvmSx8E

BD 25 contact details competent authorities Is information provided?: Yes Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

As discussed within the Habitats Directive survey, all competent authorities provide contact details. This includes contact persons, the reply email address of the government or agency or a standard reply form.

Website(s) providing (part of the) answer: (1) http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1731

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5 Appendix D: Raw INSPIRE results

Protected Total Metadata Data Services sites number

M&R Existence Conform Conform Discover View Download View & download

Germany 374 N/A N/A 12 270 190 81 81

Spain 121 118 35 2 92 85 29 27

France 190 190 175 0 190 65 36 36

Hungary 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0

Ireland 8 8 8 7 6 5 0 7*

Poland 7 2 1 0 2 3 1 1

Netherlands 14 14 14 6 14 14 14 14

Romania 11 9 7 0 7 3 6 0

Sweden 16 16 16 1 16 16 16 16

United Kingdom 98 98 98 0 98 98 20 20

Bio- Total Metadata Data Services geographical number regions

M&R Existence Conform Conform Discover View Download View & download

Germany 15 N/A N/A 0 10 11 0 0

Spain 23 22 3 1 11 19 5 2

France 14 14 14 0 14 2 1 1

Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ireland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Poland 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Netherlands 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Romania 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Sweden 5 4 4 0 5 0 0 0

United Kingdom 18 11 11 0 11 0 0 0

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Habitats and Total Metadata Data Services biotopes number

M&R Existence Conform Conform Discover View Download View & download

Germany 197 N/A N/A 10 74 48 5 5

Spain 74 71 11 0 60 25 13 4

France 206 206 200 0 206 27 4 4

Hungary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ireland 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Poland 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Netherlands 8 2 0 0 2 2 2 2

Romania 9 7 5 0 5 0 0 0

Sweden 12 11 8 0 12 9 0 0

United Kingdom 53 46 46 0 46 0 0 0

Species Total Metadata Data Services distribution number

M&R Existence Conform Conform Discover View Download View & download

Germany 109 N/A N/A 2 47 21 1 1

Spain 223 223 35 0 192 129 137 111

France 42 42 37 0 42 1 0 0

Hungary 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ireland 10 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

Poland 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Netherlands 12 1 0 0 1 1 1 1

Romania 5 4 1 0 1 1 0 0

Sweden 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

United Kingdom 81 74 74 0 74 0 0 0

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6 Appendix E: Correspondence table

Correspondence table between the original questions of the questionnaire and the aggregated questions and themes, used in the page survey

Acces to information INSPIRE Original Question Aggregated Directive Directive, (Questionnaire) question Theme 2003/4/EC 2007/2/EC

Q20 - BD Art 17 - TEXT of Legal documents the BD in NATIONAL Legal instruments underpinning the Birds and LANGUAGE(s) - BD text Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a

Q43 - HD Art 23 - TEXT of Legal documents the HD in NATIONAL Legal instruments underpinning the Birds and LANGUAGE(s) - HD text Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a

Q21 - BD Art 17 - TEXT of the NATIONAL Legal documents IMPLEMENTATION Legal instruments underpinning the Birds and LEGISLATION - BD national law Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a

Q24 - BD Art 17 - CORRELATION TABLE Legal documents between BD and national Legal instruments underpinning the Birds and legislation provisions - BD national law Habitats Directives

Q44 - HD Art 23 - TEXT of the NATIONAL Legal documents IMPLEMENTATION Legal instruments underpinning the Birds and legislation - HD national law Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a

Q47 - HD Art 23 - CORRELATION TABLES Legal documents between BD and national Legal instruments underpinning the Birds and legislation provisions - HD national law Habitats Directives

Q22 - BD Art 17 - TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions Legal instruments Legal documents and agreements (specify - International underpinning the Birds and below) conventions Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a

Q45 - HD Art 23 - TEXTS of INTERNATIONAL TREATIES, conventions, Legal instruments Legal documents and agreements in the - International underpinning the Birds and field of nature conventions Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a

Q5 - BD Art 4.1 - Legal instruments INSTRUMENTS for - BD SPA Legal documents CLASSIFYING individual designation underpinning the Birds and SPAs (Art 4.1 and 4.2) (+map) Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a Art. 1 - 26 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q1 - HD Art 4.4 - Legal instruments INSTRUMENTS for - HD SAC Legal documents DESIGNATING individual designation underpinning the Birds and SACs (+map) Habitats Directives Art. 7 – 2 a Art. 1 - 26

Q3 - HD Art 6.1 - Details Conservation of CONSERVATION measures - HD Information on conservation OBJECTIVES for habitats Objectives objectives, measures and and species (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Conservation measures - HD Information on conservation Q2 - HD Art 6.1 - Management plans objectives, measures and MANAGEMENT PLANS (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Q7 - HD Art 6.1 - Conservation PROGRESS REPORTS on measures - HD Information on conservation the IMPLEMENTATION of Management plans objectives, measures and MANAGEMENT PLANS (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q1 - BD Art 3 - Conservation MEASURES to measures - Sites, Information on conservation SAFEGUARD (non Annex protected areas objectives, measures and 1 and migratory) BIRDS (+map) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Conservation measures - Habitat Q8 - BD Art 4.4 - conservation, MEASURES to AVOID restoration Information on conservation HABITAT DETERIORATION measures objectives, measures and OUTSIDE of SPAs (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Q2 - BD Art 3 - Conservation PROGRESS REPORTS on measures - Habitat implementing MEASURES conservation, to SAFEGUARD (non restoration Information on conservation Annex 1 and migratory) measures objectives, measures and BIRDS (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q9 - BD Art 4.4 - Conservation PROGRESS REPORTS on measures - Habitat implementation of conservation, MEASURES to AVOID restoration Information on conservation HABITAT DETERIORATION measures objectives, measures and OUTSIDE of SPAs (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q8 - HD Art 6.2 - Conservation PROGRESS REPORTS on measures - Habitat IMPLEMENTATION of conservation, measures to AVOID restoration Information on conservation DETERIORATION of measures objectives, measures and habitats and species (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Conservation measures - Q6 - BD Art 4.1 - special Species, CONSERVATION biodiversity action, Information on conservation MEASURES for Annex 1 protection plans objectives, measures and and migratory BIRDS (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Conservation measures - Spatial Q4 - HD Art 6.1 - planning, statutory, administrative administrative Information on conservation and contractual measures objectives, measures and MEASURES (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Q5 - HD Art 6.1 - AGGREGATED Conservation INFORMATION on measures - Spatial statutory, administrative planning, and contractual (e.g. administrative Information on conservation Agrienvironmental) measures objectives, measures and MEASURES (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Conservation measures - Q22 - HD Art 10 - Ecological Information on conservation MEASURES to implement coherence objectives, measures and LANDSCAPE FEATURES (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 b Art. 1 - 26

Q23 - HD Art 10 - Conservation PROGRESS REPORTS on measures - implementation of the Ecological Information on conservation MEASURES FOR coherence objectives, measures and LANDSCAPE FEATURES (+map+rpt) management plans Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q21 - HD Art 8 - Estimates related to Financing - CO/FINANCING of Prioritized action Information on financing MANAGEMENT PLANS frameworks Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 b

Q10 - BD Art 4.4 - ENVIRONMENTAL Financing - AGREEMENTS for targeted Environmental measures for DISPERSED agreements Information on financing Art. 7 – 2 f and SPECIES (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 4.2 (f) Art. 1 - 26

Q3 - BD Art 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL Financing - AGREEMENTS to Environmental SAFEGUARD (non Annex agreements Information on financing Art. 7 – 2 f and 1 and migratory) BIRDS (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 4.2 (f) Art. 1 - 26 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q4 - BD Art 3 - AGGREGATED INFORMATION in relation to ENVIRONMENTAL Financing - AGREEMENTS to Environmental SAFEGUARD (non-Annex agreements Information on financing 1 and migratory) BIRDS (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26

Q10 - HD Art 6.2 - AGGREGATED information on ENVIRONMENTAL Financing - AGREEMENTS to avoid Environmental deterioration of habitats agreements Information on financing and species (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26

Q9 - HD Art 6.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL Financing - AGREEMENTS to avoid Environmental deterioration of habitats agreements Information on financing Art. 7 – 2 f and and species (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 4.2 (f) Art. 1 - 26

Q24 - HD Art 10 - ENVIRONMENTAL Financing - AGREEMENTS for Environmental MEASURES FOR agreements Information on financing Art. 7 – 2 f and LANDSCAPE FEATURES (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 4.2 (f) Art. 1 - 26

Q7 - BD Art 4.1 - MEASURES supported by LIFE or other EU Financing - LIFE & Information on financing instruments other EU Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 b

Q6 - HD Art 6.1 - Systematic INDICATION of EU SUPPORT as under Financing - LIFE & Information on financing LIFE other EU Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 b

Q11 - HD Art 6.3 - PROPOSED plans and Plans and projects Information on impact projects REQUIRING - Appropriate assessments and SCREENING for purposes assessment compensation related to of AA (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26

Q12 - HD Art 6.3 - Plans Plans and projects Information on impact and projects DEEMED TO - Appropriate assessments and REQUIRE an AA while at assessment compensation related to the proposal stage (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26

Q13 - HD Art 6.3 - Plans and projects Information on impact ADOPTED plans and - Appropriate assessments and projects SUBMITTED to assessment compensation related to AA (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q14 - HD Art 6.3 - AAs Plans and projects Information on impact for plans and projects - Appropriate assessments and PENDING assessment compensation related to AUTHORISATION (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26

Plans and projects Information on impact Q15 - HD Art 6.3 - AAs - Appropriate assessments and for AUTHORISED plans assessment compensation related to and projects (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26

Information on impact Q19 - HD Art 6.4 - Details Plans and projects assessments and of COMPENSATORY - Compensation compensation related to MEASURES (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26

Q20 - HD Art 6.4 - UPDATES OF PROGRESS Information on impact in implementing Plans and projects assessments and COMPENSATORY - Compensation compensation related to MEASURES (+map+rpt) Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 g Art. 1 - 26

Q17 - BD Art 10 - Research and Scientific research, RESEARCH and monitoring - monitoring and surveillance SCIENTIFIC WORK Science related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 e Art. 12

Q34 - HD Art 18 - Research and Scientific research, RESEARCH and scientific monitoring - monitoring and surveillance work Science related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 e Art. 12

Research and monitoring - Scientific research, Q39 - HD Art 22 - Citizen science and monitoring and surveillance CITIZEN SCIENCE crowd sourcing related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 e Art. 1 - 26

Research and monitoring - Q40 - HD Art 22 - CROWD Citizen science and Public information and SOURCING crowd sourcing participation Art. 1 - 26

Q25 - HD Art 11 - DATA Research and or summaries of data monitoring - Data Scientific research, resulting from from surveillance monitoring and surveillance SURVEILLANCE (+map+rpt) related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 e Art. 1 - 26

Q35 - HD Art 22 - STUDIES and Research and assessments on (re)- monitoring - Scientific research, INTRODUCTION of Assessment of monitoring and surveillance species (re)introductions related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 e Art. 1 - 26

Q26 - BD - EXCEPTIONS Research and to PUBLIC ACCESS TO monitoring - Scientific research, INFORMATION (e.g. Exceptions to monitoring and surveillance Art. 7 – 2 e and location of rare species) public access related to Natura 2000 Art 4.2 (h) Art. 13 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q49 - HD - EXCEPTIONS Research and to PUBLIC ACCESS TO monitoring - Scientific research, INFORMATION (e.g. Exceptions to monitoring and surveillance Art. 7 – 2 e and Location of rare species) public access related to Natura 2000 Art 4.2 (h) Art. 13

Q18 - BD Art 12.1 - REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of Research and Scientific research, NATIONAL PROVISIONS monitoring - BD monitoring and surveillance taken under the BD Report Art 12 related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q19 - BD Art 12.2 - COMPOSITE REPORT on the IMPLEMENTATION of Research and Scientific research, NATIONAL PROVISIONS monitoring - BD monitoring and surveillance taken under the BD Report Art 12 related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q33 - HD Art 17.1 - Research and Scientific research, IMPLEMENTATION monitoring - HD monitoring and surveillance REPORTS Report Art 17 related to Natura 2000 Art. 7 – 2 c Art. 1 - 26

Q11 - BD Art 5 - Legal - Strict Legal information on strict MEASURES for SYSTEM of protection protection, court rulings and STRICT PROTECTION measures derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q12 - BD Art 5 - MEASURES that cover DISSEMINATION of Legal - Strict Legal information on strict LEGISLATION and of protection protection, court rulings and PLANS and PROGRAMMES measures derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q26 - HD Art 12.1 - Measures making up the systems of BINDING Legal - Strict Legal information on strict RULES for STRICT protection protection, court rulings and PROTECTION measures derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q27 - HD Art 12.1 - Measures making up the systems of PLANS and Legal - Strict Legal information on strict PROGRAMMES for STRICT protection protection, court rulings and PROTECTION measures derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q28 - HD Art 12 - Action to ENFORCE the PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions Legal - HD Legal information on strict and other specific Enforcement of protection, court rulings and interventions) strict protection derogations Art. 7 – 2 e Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Q13 - BD Art 5 - ACTIONS to ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS (e.g. number and nature of warnings, prosecutions Legal information on strict and other specific protection, court rulings and interventions) Legal - Prohibitions derogations Art. 7 – 2 e

Q30 - HD Art 12.4 - DATA Legal - HD on the RESULTS of Monitoring Legal information on strict MONITORING incidental Incidental capture protection, court rulings and CAPTURE and killing (+map+rpt) derogations Art. 7 – 2 e Art. 1 - 26

Q29 - HD Art 12.4 - Measures taken to Legal - HD establish the SYSTEM of Monitoring Legal information on strict MONITORING incidental Incidental capture protection, court rulings and CAPTURE and KILLING (+map+rpt) derogations Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26

Q14 - BD Art 7 - Legal information on strict HUNTING RELATED Legal - BD Hunting protection, court rulings and MEASURES related measures derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q27 - BD - NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Birds Legal information on strict Directive (Aarhus Legal - National protection, court rulings and Convention Art 9.4) court decisions derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q50 - HD - NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS related to the Habitats Legal information on strict Directive (Aarhus Legal - National protection, court rulings and Convention Art 9.4) court decisions derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q51 - HD - INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to Legal information on strict the implementation of the Legal - National protection, court rulings and Habitats Directive court decisions derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Q28 - BD - INVENTORY OF NATIONAL COURT DECISIONS relevant to Legal information on strict the implementation of the Legal - National protection, court rulings and Birds Directive court decisions derogations Art. 7 – 2 f

Legal - BD Legal information on strict Q15 - BD Art 9 - Derogations protection, court rulings and DEROGATIONS (+map+rpt) derogations Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26

Legal - BD Legal information on strict Q16 - BD Art 9.3 - Derogations protection, court rulings and DEROGATION REPORTS (+map+rpt) derogations Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Legal - HD Legal information on strict Q31 - HD Art 16 - Derogations protection, court rulings and DEROGATIONS ISSUED (+map+rpt) derogations Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26

Legal - HD Legal information on strict Q32 - HD Art 16.2 - Derogations protection, court rulings and DEROGATION REPORTS (+map+rpt) derogations Art. 7 – 2 f Art. 1 - 26

Q23 - BD Art 17 - IMPLEMENTATION Public information GUIDES (including EC and participation - Public information and guidelines) Guidance participation Art. 7 – 2 b

Q46 - HD Art 23 - IMPLEMENTATION Public information GUIDES (including EC and participation - Public information and guidelines) Guidance participation Art. 7 – 2 b

Q37 - HD Art 22 - GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS on implementation and Public information interpretation of HD and participation - Public information and provisions in the MS Guidance participation Art. 7 – 2 b

Public information Q36 - HD Art 22 - PRESS and participation - RELEASES concerning (Media) Public information and implementation of the HD communication participation Articles 1 and 3

Public information Q16 - HD Art 6.3 - EIA: and participation - PUBLIC OPINION inter Consultations on Public information and alia organised online N2K participation Articles 1 and 3 Art. 1 - 26

Q17 - HD Art 6.3 - EIA: Public information ELECTRONIC and participation - EXPRESSION of OPINION Consultations on Public information and online N2K participation Articles 1 and 3 Art. 1 - 26

Public information Q18 - HD Art 6.3 - EIA: and participation - OPINIONS of the public Consultations on Public information and and other CONSULTEES N2K participation Articles 1 and 3 Art. 1 - 26

Q38 - HD Art 22 - citizens’ COMPLAINTS Public information ABOUT ILLEGAL and participation - ACTIVITIES: information Consultations on Public information and on how to make them N2K participation Articles 1 and 3

Public information Q41 - HD Art 22 - APPs: and participation - online provision by other Re-use of Public information and parties information participation Articles 1 and 3 Art. 14 Active dissemination of Natura 2000 information – Final report appendices

Public information and participation - Q42 - HD Art 22 - RE-USE Re-use of Public information and OF INFORMATION information participation Articles 1 and 3 Art. 14

Public information and participation - Q48 - HD Art 23 - Contact details of CONTACT DETAILS competent Public information and competent authorities authorities participation Articles 1 and 3

Public information and participation - Q25 - BD Art 17 - contact Contact details of details competent competent Public information and authorities authorities participation Articles 1 and 3