World Wildlife Day: EU poised to weaken Habitats Directive amid growing concerns
From BelganNewsAgency.eu:
On World Wildlife Day, concern is growing over EU plans to weaken nature conservation laws, particularly the Habitats Directive. Although the wolf is the main target, other species could follow in its footsteps.
Adopted in 1992, the EU’s Habitats Directive protects more than a thousand species – including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates and plants – and 230 habitat types. Its overall aim is to ensure that these species and habitats are maintained at or restored to a favourable conservation status. Beyond halting the decline, the directive aims to allow biodiversity to recover and thrive in the long term.
