New guidance on animal protection requirements under the Habitats Directive is now available from the European Commission. These legal conditions aim to help Member States improve the Directive’s implementation on the ground and they cover iconic species such as wolves, bears and dolphins.
Prepared in close cooperation with Member States and stakeholders, the guidance builds on practical experience and knowledge developed over the Directive’s last 15 years of implementation. It factors in the latest Court of Justice rulings and is designed to ensure coherent application of consistent rules across the Union regarding Articles 12 and 16 of the Habitats Directive. See further information on the web pages from DG Environment including the full guidance and brochure.
