Natura 2000 Management Plans

Management and Management Plans

The legal basis for managing Natura 2000 sites is provided in Art. 2, para. 2, of the Habitats Directive, which establishes the primary objective of preserving or restoring the favorable conservation status of natural habitats and wild plant and animal species of community interest. Art. 6, Para. 1 of the Directive requires Member States to establish the necessary conservation measures and, if appropriate, develop management plans. (https://www.bfn.de/management-0#anchor-6392)

Managing Natura 2000 sites is essential for achieving the conservation objectives established by the Habitats and Birds Directive. This process involves drafting management plans, implementing specific measures, overseeing the sites, and conducting public outreach. Management refers to the entire process, from the development of management plans to the implementation of specific measures and monitoring their effectiveness. Ultimately, this process is designed to achieve the conservation and development objectives for the protected resources within the sites (https://www.bfn.de/management-0#anchor-6392).

The BfN offers action concepts for specific habitat types and species included in the Habitats Annexes (https://www.bfn.de/massnahmenkonzepte#anchor-2978)

Management Recommendations from the European Union

The European Commission provides detailed recommendations for managing the different FFH habitat types to ensure the protection of Natura 2000 sites. These recommendations serve as a practical guide for site managers.

A complete overview of these recommendations, including all native habitat types considered, is available on the EU website under 'Management of Natura 2000 Habitats.' http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/management/habitats/models_en.htm