Abstract Capacity development is essential for the effective management of protected areas and achieving successful biodiversity conservation. European Natura 2000 sites form an extensive network developing capacity staff at all levels a priority that will positively influence appropriate implementation conservation actions. In this study we identify main challenges potential solutions to skill...

In this contribution, Italian new data concerning the distribution of Annex I Habitats 3150, 3170*, 3260, 4090, 91L0, 91M0, 9340 are reported. detail, 20 occurrences in Natura 2000 sites presented and 30 cells added EEA 10 km × reference grid. The refer to administrative regions Campania, Lazio, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria.

This paper discusses some key points related to the ontology of the “appropriate assessment” [1] procedure concerning plans significantly affecting Natura 2000 sites. We study this ontology by discussing its implementation into the adjustment process of the master plans of the regional municipalities of Sardinia (Italy) to the Regional Landscape Plan (RLP) and put as evidence some important gen...