[DEPRECATED] Natura 2000 data - the European network of protected sites

Natura 2000 is the key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union. It is an ecological network of protected areas, set up to ensure the survival of Europe's most valuable species and habitats. Natura 2000 is based on the 1979 Birds Directive and the 1992 Habitats Directive. The green infrastructure it provides safeguards numerous ecosystem services and ensures that Europe's natural systems remain healthy and resilient.Natura 2000是欧盟保护生物多样性的核心政策工具。该网络由各类受保护区域构成，旨在保障欧洲最珍贵的物种与栖息地得以存续。Natura 2000以《1979年鸟类指令》（Birds Directive）与《1992年栖息地指令》（Habitats Directive）为基础构建。其所提供的绿色基础设施可守护众多生态系统服务功能，并确保欧洲自然系统始终保持健康且富有韧性。