Research and analysis

European site protected areas: challenges for the water environment

European protected area site objectives, measures to achieve them and specific challenges. Current and potential future mechanisms.

Applies to England

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European site protected areas: challenges for the water environment

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This report describes:

  • European site protected areas in the context of UK water bodies
  • objectives, targets and deadlines for these sites
  • measures specific to these areas, with the environmental issues which are particularly relevant to these sites
  • future pressures, mechanisms and approaches
Published 22 October 2021