Biodiversity. Slovenia is characterised by extremely diverse and relatively well-preserved nature; especially characteristic are forests, underground and aquatic ecosystems, wetlands, sea, alpine and mountain areas, dry grasslands and others. A favourable conservation status of habitat types in Slovenia applies to nearly half of the habitat types, but over 60% of species do not reach a favourable conservation status. Slovenia has included 37.9% of its territory in the Natura 2000 network. Around 70% of the network is covered by forest. The remaining non-forest areas within Natura 2000 comprise agricultural land (20%), the most important being extensive xxxxxxx. Despite a variety of protection arrangements and 84 xxxx://xxx.xx.xxx-xx.xx/sites/default/files/do_slovenija_nacionalna_8_5.ppt.pdf considerable improvements in some areas (Natura 2000, protected areas, introduction of agri- environmental payments, protection measures in forests, planning in the field of freshwater fishing), the conservation status of many habitats and species has deteriorated in a relatively short period of time in Slovenia. This was mainly the result of increasing pressures on biodiversity, mainly due to the expansion of settled areas, the construction of industrial areas and traffic routes, intensification of interesting agricultural land in flat areas, and abandonment of land use in high and remote areas, which is corroborated by the monitoring of populations of farmland birds, which is an important indicator of biodiversity. The surface covered by agri-environmental measures is still too small, and coupled with the trend in the intensification of agriculture cannot provide for the preservation of habitats and species85. According to SORS86, 30% of foreign tourists are attracted to Slovenia by the preserved landscape, which is a precondition for safeguarding jobs in the protected areas as well as maintaining the share of tourism services exports, values and ecosystem services, which also represents a great opportunity for Slovenia’s development. Therefore, the next financial perspective will see support for completing the establishment of a system for managing the Natura 2000 sites. Investments will focus on maintaining a favourable status of species and habitat types of Community interest. Where appropriate, synergies will be sought (natural and cultural heritage) for managing tourist visits to Natura 2000 sites and protected areas with a view to increasing their attraction as tourist destin...
Biodiversity. 1. Property activities comply with country regulations covering protected plant and animal species to ensure that protected species are not damaged.
Biodiversity. 1. The Owner and the Applicant shall use reasonable endeavours to secure the provision on the Application Site of 8.8 BNG Units in relation to the Development.
Biodiversity. 112 Botany; 216 Zoology; 346 Parasitology
Biodiversity. KCC recognises that ecological surveys have been carried out for the proposed site and have confirmed that the following species are present within or adjacent to the site: Badgers Bats (foraging/commuting) Great Crested Newt (GCN) Grass Snakes Nesting Birds Water Voles KCC would expect the District Council to be satisfied that all necessary surveys have been completed and undertaken by suitably experienced ecologists in accordance with good practice guidelines. The District Council must also be satisfied with survey results, conclusion and mitigation proposals submitted to inform the determination of the application. Survey Data Anomalies With regards GCN survey data, the County Council considers such data for this proposed development to be incomplete. It is therefore recommended that survey results are combined with those associated with the application Y15/0164/SH to ensure the provision of a more detailed understanding of the GCN usage of the proposed development site. Mitigation The County Council believes that although the application has only considered the impacts for the individual proposed development, there is a need to consider the impacts of the adjacent proposed site (application reference Y15/0164/SH). KCC recommends that one mitigation strategy is produced for both proposed developments (Y14/1411/SH and Y15/0164/SH) to ensure that there is a continuous area of suitable habitat for such recorded species. To date no site plans have been submitted with the planning application. The County Council therefore advises that site plans must be designed to incorporate the requirements of mitigation strategies. As it stands, the County Council considers that insufficient information has been provided to ensure the maintenance of the favourable conservation of the status of GCN. GCN are European Protected Species and as a result of this, a European Protected Species Mitigation Licence (EPSML) will be required for the proposed development. The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 requires the local planning authority to have regards to the requirements of the Habitats Directive in the exercise of their functions. Therefore, the District Council must consider whether an ESPML will be granted and when granting planning permission, must assess its accordance with the followings tests: • the development activity must be for the imperative reasons of overriding public interest or for public health and safety • there must be no satisfactory ...
Biodiversity. No additional data will be collected specifically for the CEA, although some additional modeling and analysis of existing information from the FMP development will be conducted. The following information and data layers will be used: • Productive and Non-Productive Landbase on FML2 • Preferred Forest Management Scenario • Existing Roads and Linear Features • Indicator Species HSIs • Recent Wildfires • Watersheds • Available Wetland Carbon Information • Generated Forest Carbon Curves Effects Assessment The assessment of effects will be completed using the bow-tie analysis method with guidance from Xx. Xxx Xxxxxx.5 Based on each value’s hazard and top event, the following will be identified: threats, barriers, controls, consequences, and mitigative controls. The bow-tie analysis will identify if there are gaps (threats and consequences) in the preferred forest management scenario where additional mitigative strategies could limit cumulative effects and reduce the risk of a hazard occurring for each value.
Biodiversity i. When possible, the Foundation will collaborate with other investors to actively encourage companies through corporate dialogues, proxy voting, and support of shareholder resolutions to demonstrate high standards of protection for living organisms and terrestrial, marine, and other ecosystems. One resource outlining definitions, principles, and best practices for biodiversity protection is the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity insofar as this resource does not contradict the teaching of the Catholic Church.
Biodiversity. The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 and the National Strategy and National Action Plan on Biodiversity Conservation 2013‐2020 establish as general directions • promotion of the innovative traditional knowledge, practices and methods and clean technologies as support measures for the conservation of biodiversity. • integration of biodiversity conservation policy into all the sectorial policies. • the restoration of degraded systems, along with protection against decline of biological diversity in genetic resources, species, ecosystems and landscape. • the improvement of the communication and education in the field of biodiversity. As a MS of the EU, Romania has to establish and strength the Natura 2000 network on the Romanian territory (383 sites of community importance ‐ SCI) and 148 special protection areas ‐ SPA). Other national protected areas declared by Romania are: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve; 13 national parks; 15 natural parks, out of which two geo‐parks; 925 scientific reserves, natural reserves and natural monuments. Given the multiple overlapping protected areas, a single administrator or custodian has been appointed to manage an area even though it is set on several types of protected areas. Presently 42 administrators and 289 custodians were appointed. They have in custody/administration 101 SPA’s and 229 SCI’s. By the end of July 2013, only 5 management plans and 11 management regulations have been approved, out of the total of 272 plans/regulations drafted through SOP ENV. For 21 management plans and 36 management regulations approval procedure is on‐going and 38 management plans and 95 management regulations are under assessment procedure. In this context, the main obstacles for adoption of Natura 2000 management plans/regulations refer to: very long and difficult approval process; lack of resources engaged in assessing management plans; poor quality of some management plans (low level of understanding on how to apply the legislation, how to elaborate a management plan); restrictive measures in protected areas are difficult to get accepted due to a lack of compensations for land owners. Urban areas are particularly affected by a loss of biodiversity from the impact of development. Consequently, it is necessary to promote a green infrastructure, through e.g. ecological corridors, green bridges and 108 Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste. 109 Directive 2009/28/CE on the promotion of energy from renewable sources. 110 Source: Eur...
Biodiversity. The establishment of stock exclusion areas in riparian areas and on steep unproductive land creates opportunities to enhance local biodiversity by encouraging indigenous fauna and flora. It is recommended such opportunities be pursued where practical, and management advice is available from the following sources: • Waikato Regional Council Catchment Management Officer at the local Waikato Regional Council Office • Waikato Regional Council web site: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xx/Environment/Natural- resources/Biodiversity/ • Waikato Biodiversity Forum web site: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx • Landcare Trust: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/Biodiversity-for-Farmers • Department of Conservation: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xx/nature/valuing-nature/biodiversity/ 8 Agreement
Biodiversity ecosystems and natural resources
