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Council of Ministers Resolution No. 66/2001 creating a coherent ecological network as a fundamental instrument of EU policy concerning nature conservation and biodiversity.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Animal welfare Birds Protected area Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Resolution creates a coherent ecological network as a fundamental instrument of EU policy concerning nature conservation and biodiversity. It results from the application of 2 distinct Community Directives, fundamentally its purpose is to assure the preservation of the listed bird habitats in annex I of Directive No. 79/409/CEE, 2 April (Bird Directive), as well as flora and fauna natural habitats of annex II of Directive No. 92/43/CEE, 21 de May (Habitats Directive), considered significant

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