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Protected areas of the European Union

Protected areas of the European Union are areas which need and/or receive special protection because of their environmental, cultural or historical value to the member states of the European Union.

NATURA 2000
Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Special Protection Area (SPA)

See: Conservation designation

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