Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan. Country/Territory Lithuania Document type Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Environmental Protection Ministry. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Agricultural development Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation Public participation Institution Enforcement/compliance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Non-governmental entity Local government Biodiversity Cultural heritage Sustainable use Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1996-2016 Abstract The Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan of the Republic of Lithuania is a cross-sectoral national strategic document for the period 1996-2016. Its main goal is are to conserve the country’s biological diversity - major ecosystems and species - for future generations, at the same time contributing to the global conservation efforts which employ every measure known and available to mankind, at laying down the foundations for sustainable use and management of biological and landscape diversity by integrating its conservation measures into the national economy development programs. Full text English