PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
The conservation status of a number of habitat types and bird species is classed as unfavourable-bad or unfavourable-insufficient within 12 Natura 2000 sites in Denmark and Germany. This is the case for 14 bird species, 10 of which are listed in the Annex 1 of Birds Directive, and 10 habitat types listed in the Annex 1 of Habitats Directive.
There are a number of issues and barriers preventing improvement of these species' and habitats' conservation status. These include: overgrowth by herbaceous or woody species; a lack of natural hydrology at breeding sites; predation; a shortage of feeding sites; a dearth of breeding and wintering locations due to fragmentation and the condition of natural habitats; disturbances at breeding and wintering sites; and their deterioration due to heavy nutrient loads. A lack of public awareness about the Natura 2000 network is also a difficulty.
OBJECTIVES
Better BirdLIFE will take measures to counteract these issues and improve the conservation status of the 14 bird species and 10 habitat types targeted within the project area. As an additional benefit, it will also help improve the conservation status of two marine mammals, the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and the harbour seal (Phoca vitulina).
The project will contribute to implementation of a range of EU legislation and policy, including the Birds and Habitats Directives, the Biodiversity Strategy, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive. The project will contribute to the fulfilling of Natura 2000 plans in accordance to Danish and German legislation (The Environmental Targets Act).
Expected results:
