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Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Continental, Pannonian, Black Sea and Steppic Region
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Continental, Pannonian, Black Sea and Steppic Region
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Continental, Pannonian, Black Sea and Steppic
Kick-off Seminar
Luxembourg, 29 June – 1 July 2015
Woodland & Forests Habitats Working Group
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Continental, Pannonian, Black Sea and Steppic Region
WG composition: A good mix of forest and nature conservation;
Mainly National Agencies for Forest and Nature Conservation/Protected Areas with a good representation of NGO and Owners Associations;
Mainly Continental, some Pannonian and very few Black Sea and Steppic Biogeographic Region participants;
Some participants with global (non regional) intrests (University, Museum).
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
Selected habitats assessment 2002-2012 for the 14 priority habitats for woodland & forests:
35% of unfavourable-bad
55% of unfavourable-inadequate
9% of favourable
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
Main issues and problems
1. Forest management
2. Natural processes
3. Land-use changes
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
Main conservation requirements
1. Intensive versus extensive
2. Integrative/Segregative approaches
3. Implementing Natura 2000 management plans
4. EU funds and its use
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Management and conservation measures
1. Non intervention and restauration models
2. Forestry models and forestry techniques
3. Habitat or species management
Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
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Bottlenecks and problems
1. Forest area increase versus decrease of its quality
2. Fragmentation versus ecological corridors
3. Propretry size, funding access, knowledge
Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
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Solutions and opportunities
1. Funding instruments
2. Forest certification
3. Stakeholder engagement
Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
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Cross-cutting issues
1. Participatory planning with all stakeholders
2. Spatial planning and defragmentation
3. Policy coherence
Key findings of the Seminar Input Document
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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Case Study 1
Report of Life Platform meeting
Iovu-Adrian Biris (RO)
Practical cases about successful projects for better management of the sites funded by LIFE projects;
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Case Study 2
Reconstruction of forest habitats in the Natura 2000 areas of Vas County
Csaba Németh (HU)
The relevance of microhabitats management for favourable conservation status of some habitats and species.
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Methodology for the sessions:
Discussion was structured according to 4 Working Groups:
WG#1: Favourable Conservation Status
WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures depending on the maintenance of human activities
WG#3: Microhabitats, rare habitats and old growth forests
WG#4: Integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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WG#1: Favourable Conservation Status
Different scales to evaluate the conservation status (site versus national and Biogeographic Region level)
Different evaluation criteria for Conservation Status in MS
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Continental, Pannonian, Black Sea and Steppic Region
I. Improving common understanding on the degree of habitat conservation at the site level
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
1. Collect information on national/regional approaches for the assessment/evaluation of habitat condition at site level 2. Compile & Analyse this information
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies) on specific habitat types (beech etc.)
WG#1: Favourable Conservation Status
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II. Improving understanding of the contribution of site level objectives to achieving FCS at Biogeographical level
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
1. Collect information on national/regional approaches to identify the actual and potential contribution of individual sites to the coherence of the N2K network including FCS
2. Collect information on how socio economic aspects are/can taken into account when defining site level objectives
1. Literature/questionnaire overview
2. Analysis 3. Organise expert
meetings 4. Guidance
WG#1: Favourable Conservation Status
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures depending on the maintenance of human activities
Natural regeneration processes versus management of specific habitat types
Importance of traditional sylvicultural practices
Importance of game density and regeneration and species
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III. Necessity of management to maintain selected designated habitat types/composition (9160 and 9170)
Action Outputs /
mechanisms Who
When / where
Identify and classify (incl. legal status in different MS) the different habitat types facing this issue; and the species linked to their maintenance
Communication platform and exchange of typologies (in English)
Before having a workshop on the issue
WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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IV. Necessity of management to maintain selected designated habitat types/composition (9160 and 9170)
Action Outputs /
mechanisms Who
When / where
Exchange of good practices and management approaches about maintenance of oak-hornbeams forests
Natura 2000 communication platform (bibliography on existing techniques)
Before workshop
Workshop Germany 2016-2017
WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures
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V. Future of traditional forest management practices (incl. Coppice)
Action Outputs /
mechanisms Who
When / where
Identify the different types of traditional forest mgmt practices, the list of habitats and species linked to their maintenance
Natura 2000 communication platform (bibliography on existing techniques)
WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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VI. Future of traditional forest management practices (incl. Coppice)
Action Outputs /
mechanisms Who
When / where
Surface evaluation at national and biogeographical scales + socio-economic assessment
Reports by MS about surfaces (for instance with data from national inventories)
Assessment of socio-economic aspects
EEA? External consultant?
WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures
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VII. Impact of game density on forest habitat types CS
Action Outputs /
mechanisms Who
When / where
Bibliographical review/research about hunting practices/strategies and their link with game density (incl. effect on vegetation, trees composition and biodiversity)
Bibliographical study, incl. consulting each MS
EEA? ASAP
New studies if/where knowledge gaps have been identified
After bibliographical study
WG#2: Habitat types, tree species composition and structures
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WG#3: Microhabitats, rare habitats and old growth forests
Importance of non intervention management of forests in conserving forest habitats
Importance of old growth forest and old forest stands
Importance of restauration of rare and endangered forest habitats (alluvial and ravine)
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VIII. Existing experiences of Non-intervention areas
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Exchange of good practices and strategies
Workshop
Awareness rising about non –intervention and its Benefits/Constraints for Biodiversity
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies)
WG#3: Microhabitats, rare habitats and old growth forests
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IX. Improving common understanding on the importance
of old growth forests (OGF) and Historical Stands in
conservation status assessment
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Collect and make available information on definitions and how OGF contribute to FCS (structures and functions)
Habitat type studies, workshops, knowledge exchange, elaboration of guidance
Identification and aggregation of publically available information of the old-growth forest (OGF)
Existing sites with OGF made available to the public
Exchange on cost effective mechanism for private forest owners to participate (Compensation)
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies)
WG#3: Microhabitats, rare habitats and old growth forests
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X. Restoring of rare and priority habitats (e.g. Ravine
Forests and alluvial Forests)
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Collecting knowledge
about the function of the ecosystem
Expert-Workshop Exchange of good practices and strategies
Collection of experience of the technical requirements and methods
Expert-Workshop Exchange of good practices and strategies
Better understanding of importance of rare habitats for the biodiversity
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies)
WG#3: Microhabitats, rare habitats and old growth forests
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WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
Importance of stakeholder participation from the beginning (planning, implementation and management) and its communication
Coherence and integration of Natura 2000 and Forestry Management Plans
Small size of private forest property and large number of forest owners
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XI. Stakeholders participation (direct and indirect)
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Exchange of good practices among Member States (e.g., association of forest owners, agreements) (inclusion of small size owners concerns in the preparation process of forest plans)
Web platform / Publication of guidelines/ Dissemination
Site visits
WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
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XII. Cooperative approach between Natura 2000 and Forest
authorities
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Compile good practices and develop guidance about the cooperation between forest authorities and Natura 2000 authorities in MS (including bodies responsible for management)
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies)
WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
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XIII. Compliance of forest management plans with
Natura 2000 objectives
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Showcase good practices in integrating Natura 2000 objectives in Forest management plans with a close reference to guidance document
meetings and workshops Objective: provide a list of key points which forest plans should include
Best practices
A scientific review with the help of experts from different MS
WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
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XIV. Coherence between forests planning and other
sectoral plans and land uses (urban, wildlife, hunting,
etc.)
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Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Identify conflicts and opportunities between different planning instruments and identify good practices of harmonizing plans
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies)
WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
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XV. Link between silvicultural systems and Natura 2000
conservation objectives
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Promoting silvicultural systems which maintain favourable conservation status or improve it (species and habitat specific measures)
meetings between forest managers and/or nature conservationists on a species and/or habitat specific base within the same biogeographical region
collecting different experiences from real examples
Convergence of sustained yield assessment and favourable conservation status assessment
Expert groups
Integrating the use of advanced method of inventory into Natura 2000 management (e.g. LiDAR)
Look for initiatives, use of these data to assess conservation status of habitats
WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
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WG#4: integrated and participatory planning of forest and nature management and communication
XVI. Improve exchange of information on financing
opportunities
Action Outputs / mechanisms Who When / where
Exchange of information on existing financing schemes for forest management ( compensation payments, …)
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies),
Communication for better uptake by forest managers
Exchange of information on innovative financing support to forest management (payment for ecosystem services)
questionnaire, transmission of documents per Email, translation of relevant documents, workshops (incl. case studies)