Authors:
European Council
Publication Date:
1992
Abstract/Summary:
The aim of this Directive shall be to contribute towards ensuring bio-diversity through the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora in the European territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. Measures taken pursuant to this Directive shall be designed to maintain or restore, at favourable conservation status, natural habitats and species of wild fauna and flora of Community interest. Measures taken pursuant to this Directive shall take account of economic, social and cultural requirements and regional and local characteristics.
Resource Type:
White Paper
Source:
European Council
Link:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:01992L0043-20070101