NATURA 2000 - PRIORITISED ACTION FRAMEWORK (PAF)

FOR [Name of the Member State or region(s)]

pursuant to Article 8 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the Habitats Directive)

covering the Multiannual Financial Framework period 2021 – 2027

Draft version 18/01/2018

Contact address: [Name of the authority responsible for preparing the PAF][Postal address]

Contact person: [Contact name + email address]

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Introduction

The Prioritised action framework (PAF) is a strategic multiannual planning document, aimed at identifying and presenting needs and priorities related to investments in the Natura 2000 network and associated wider green infrastructure. The current PAF covers the period of the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027.

The legal basis for PAFs is Article 8 of the Habitats Directive, which requires Member States to send, as appropriate, to the Commission their estimates relating to the European Union co-financing which they consider necessary to meet their following obligations in relation to Natura 2000:

to establish the necessary conservation measures involving, if need be, appropriate management plans specifically designed for the sites or integrated into other development plans,

to establish appropriate statutory, administrative or contractual measures which correspond to the ecological requirements of the natural habitat types in Annex I and the species in Annex II present on the sites.

Accordingly, the PAF identifies financing needs and priorities related to the conservation measures established for the Natura 2000 sites in view of achieving the site-level conservation objectives established for those species and habitat types for which the sites have been designated (as required by Article 6(1) of the Habitats Directive).

Where the ecological requirements of species and habitats of Community interest cannot fully be covered by measures within the Natura 2000 network itself, the Member States are invited to present in their PAF additional measures related to wider green infrastructure (GI) which is defined as ‘a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas with other environmental features designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services’. Such measures contribute to the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network, maintaining or restoring favourable conservation status of the targeted species and habitats.

The present PAF was prepared in consultation with the relevant authorities and stakeholders. It presents the most up-to-date information about priority management and restoration needs of the Natura 2000 network and associated wider green infrastructure. This information is provided in relation to broad categories of ecosystems, and in relation to the horizontal measures necessary to ensure an effective implementation of the EU Nature Directives. The present PAF was developed in light of the experience with the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020.

Finally, it is reminded that the measures identified through this PAF will not only contribute to the implementation of Article 6.1 and Article 10 of the Habitats Directive, but also provide important socio-economic and ecosystem service benefits to the society.

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A. Summary of the priority financial needs for 2021-2027

Priority financing needs 2001-2027

1. Horizontal measures and administrative costs related to Natura 2000

Yearly running costs(Euros / year)

Annualised one-off / project costs (Euros)

1.1. Site designation and management planning1.2. Site administration and communication with stakeholders1.3. Monitoring and reporting for Natura 2000 and the EU Nature

Directives1.4. Remaining knowledge gaps and research needs1.5. Natura 2000-related infrastructures for communication and

education, visitor access & other socio-economic benefitsSub-total

2.a Natura 2000 site-related conservation and restoration measures for species and habitats

Yearly running costs(Euros / year)

Annualised one-off / project costs (Euros)

2.1.a Marine and coastal waters2.2.a Heathlands and shrubs2.3.a Bogs, mires, fens and other wetlands2.4.a Grasslands2.5.a Other agroecosystems (incl. croplands)2.6.a Woodlands and forests2.7.a Rocky habitats, dunes & sparsely vegetated lands2.8.a Freshwater habitats (rivers and lakes)2.9.a Others

Sub-total

2.b Additional "Green infrastructure" measures beyond Natura 2000 (contributing to further coherence of the Natura 2000 network)

Yearly running costs(Euros / year)

Annualised one-off / project costs (Euros)

2.1.b Marine and coastal waters2.2.b Heathlands and shrubs2.3.b Bogs, mires, fens and other wetlands2.4.b Grasslands2.5.b Other agroecosystems (incl. croplands)2.6.b Woodlands and forests2.7.b Rocky habitats, dunes & sparsely vegetated lands2.8.b Freshwater habitats (rivers and lakes)2.9.b Others

Sub-total

3. Additional species-specific conservation measures not related to specific ecosystems or habitats

Yearly running costs(Euros / year)

Annualised one-off / project costs (Euros)

3.1 Species-specific measures and programmes not covered elsewhere

3.2. Management of conflict speciesSub-total

Grand total (annual)

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B. Current state of the Natura 2000 network

B.1. Area statistics of the Natura 2000 network

Provide a short description of the process of site selection and establishment of the Natura 2000 network in the Member State or region(s) covered by this PAF.

Provide all relevant area statistics for the network according to the structure of the table below. For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Natura 2000 area data per EU Member State (in km²)Proportion of land area covered by:

Terrestrial MarineName of region SCI SPA N2K SCI SPA N2K SCI SPA N2K

Region A

Region B

Region C

etc.

Total

B.2. Map the Natura 2000 network in the Member State or region(s) concerned

Provide a map of the Natura 2000 network, indicating the location and extent of sites designated under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives. If available, indicate also the location and extent of the regional green infrastructure (GI) network.

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C. EU and national financing of the Natura 2000 network during the period 2014 – 2020

Please indicate financing relevant for Natura 2000 from the following funds. Under individual measures or categories of expenditure please indicate only the part relevant for Natura 2000 (e.g. under M10 ‘agri-environment climate measures’ extract and aggregate only these sub-measures and actions which are relevant for Natura 2000). If no funding was available under the specific measure or category of expenditure, please leave empty.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown per region is recommended if submission of regional-level EU funding programmes is expected under the MFF 2021-2027.

EAFRD

Measure Allocation (initial) Allocation (current)

Spending Comments (relevance, experience to-date, challenges for the next period)

EU national EU national EU national

M4 Investments in physical assetsM7 Basic services and village renewal in rural areasM8 Investments in forest areaM10 Agri-environment climate measuresM12 Natura 2000 paymentsM13 Payments to areas facing natural or other specific constraintsM15 Forest-environmental and climate services and forest conservationOther measuresTOTAL

ERDF/CF

Category of intervention

Allocation (initial) Allocation (current)

Spending Comments (relevance, experience to-date, challenges for the next period)

EU National EU National EU National

85 Protection and enhancement of

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biodiversity, nature protection and green infrastructure86 Protection, restoration and sustainable use of Natura 2000Other measuresTOTAL

EMFF

Measure Budget Comments (relevance, experience to-date, challenges for the next period)EU National

TOTAL

LIFE

Number of projects Budget Comments (relevance, experience to-date, challenges for the next period)EU National

Traditional projectsIntegrated projectsOther projects (e.g. financial instruments)TOTAL

Other national financing for the Natura 2000 network in 2014-2020:

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D. Identification of priority measures and priority financing needs for the next MFF period (2021 – 2027)

D.1. Horizontal measures and administrative costs related to Natura 2000

D.1.1. Site designation and management planning

Status quo diagnosis: current status and progress made so far in terms of site identification, designation and management planning

Describe the current situation (mid-2018) of the Natura 2000 network of sites, in terms of progress with legal site designation, and the setting of conservation objectives and setting of site-level conservation measures under management plans or equivalent instruments.

Number of sites with:Sites of Community Importance (SCIs) under the EU Habitats Directive

Number of sites

legal site designation (SAC or equivalent)

specific site level conservation objectives

specific site-level conservation measures

Region A

Region B

Region C

etc.

Total

Number of sites with:Special Protection Areas (SPAs) under the EU Birds Directive

Number of sites

legal site designation (SAC or equivalent)

specific site level conservation objectives

specific site-level conservation measures

Region A

Region B

Region C

etc.

Total

Additional measures needed

Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) needed to designate Natura 2000 sites and establish site-level conservation objectives and measures.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results

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Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed.

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.1.2. Site administration and communication with stakeholders

Status quo diagnosis: current status and progress made so far in terms of site administration and communication with stakeholders

Describe the current situation (mid-2018) in terms of the administration of the Natura 2000 network of sites, and communication with relevant stakeholders.

Additional measures needed

Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) needed to ensure effective site administration and communication with stakeholders.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed.

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.1.3. Monitoring and reporting for Natura 2000 and the EU Nature directives

Status quo diagnosis: current status and progress made so far in terms of monitoring and reporting

Describe the current situation (mid-2018) in terms of compliance with monitoring and reporting requirements, including site level monitoring and reporting, monitoring and reporting under Article 17 Habitats Directive, Article 12 Birds Directive, etc.

Additional measures needed

Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) needed to ensure compliance with the monitoring and reporting requirements.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

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Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed.

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.1.4. Remaining knowledge gaps and research needs

Current status

Describe the current situation (mid-2018) in terms of knowledge used for the implementation of the EU Nature directives and Natura 2000.

Additional measures needed

Describe the additional research needs (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) to fill the remaining knowledge gaps.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed.

References

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Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.1.5. Natura 2000-related infrastructures for communication and education, visitor access and other socio-economic benefits

Current status

Describe the current situation (mid-2018) in terms of Natura 2000 related infrastructures for communication and education, access to visitors and other socio-economic benefits.

Additional measures needed

Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) needed for communication and education, access to visitors and other socio-economic benefits.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed.

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2 Natura 2000-related conservation and restoration measures for species and habitats

D.2.1. Marine and coastal waters

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information: total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF. within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and species

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.2. Heathlands and shrubs

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.3. Bogs, mires, fens and other wetlands

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.4. Grasslands

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.5. Other agroecosystems (including croplands)

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.6. Woodlands and forests

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.7. Rocky habitats, dunes & sparsely vegetated lands

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.8. Freshwater habitats (rivers and lakes)

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.2.9. Others: please specify

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species, conservation measures taken until now and their impact so far, remaining pressures and threats

Describe the current status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated, taking into account the following information (if available): total area of a habitat/ total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) coverage by the Natura 2000 network of sites (based on Article 17 and 12 data; Natura 2000 database, etc.) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of species and habitats for which Natura 2000 sites are designated.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

within Natura 2000 sites designated for the targeted habitats and speciesName and short description of the measures Type of

measure*Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc. additional measures beyond Natura 2000 (wider "Green infrastructure" measures)

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species and habitat types

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, in relation to parameters such as population size, area, structures and functions, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.3. Additional species-specific measures not related to specific ecosystems or habitats

D.3.1. Species-specific measures and programmes not covered elsewhere

Status quo diagnosis: current status of the species

Describe the current status of species not covered elsewhere in this PAF (incl. species listed in Annex IV and V of the Habitats Directive), taking into account the following information (if available): total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed to maintain or restore Favourable conservation status

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Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to maintain or restore favourable conservation status of these species.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed for the targeted species, in relation to parameters such as population size, habitat area, species' range, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed, taking into account any additional socio-economic (jobs and growth, recreational and tourism, education, etc.) and environmental benefits (ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, etc.)

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

D.3.2. Management of conflict species

Status quo diagnosis: current status of habitats and species

Describe the current status of species covered by the EU Birds and Habitats Directives that are considered as conflict species and for which measures to prevent, mitigate of compensate damages caused by these species are considered as being necessary, taking into account the following information (if available): total population of a species (based on Article 17 and 12 data) information on conservation status, trends and favourable reference values (based on Article 17 and 12 data, national,

regional or site-level conservation objectives) description and impact so far of measures undertaken already remaining pressures and threats

Additional measures needed

Describe any additional measures (both in terms of continuation of existing measures, and in terms of new measures) required to mitigate any negative impact of these conflict species.

Prioritization: justification for the prioritization of certain measures during the next MFF

Priority measures are those that should be implemented during the next MFF. Present and justify the criteria on the basis of which prioritization of measures has been done.

List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures

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List all measures to be carried out during the period of the next MFF. The level of detail in the description of each of the measures should be sufficient to understand whether the cost estimated for this measure is appropriate. Quantified targets should be provided whenever available.

For PAFs covering multiple administrative regions, a breakdown of the measures per region is recommended if regional-level EU funding programmes are expected under the next MFF.

Name and short description of the measures Type of measure*

Estimated cost in Euros (annualised)

Possible source of EU co-funding

Measure 1

Measure 2

etc.* indicate whether the measure is recurring or one-off

Expected results for targeted species

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed for the targeted species, in relation to parameters such as population size, habitat area, species' range, etc.

Expected results: other benefits

Describe the expected results of a full implementation of the prioritized measures listed in terms of damage mitigation and stakeholder acceptance.

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information about status quo, additional needs, prioritization, cost estimates and expected results.

E. Further added values of the prioritized measures

List all additional benefits (not already covered elsewhere) that would be achieved through a full implementation of the prioritized measures identified through this PAF (e.g. on sustainable tourism, employment and other socio-economic impacts, ecosystem services, climate change mitigation and adaptation, air and water quality, disaster risk prevention and management, health, research, education, knowledge and promotion of co-operation (including cross-border)). Please quantify, if possible.

References

Provide a list of relevant references (if possible with web-links) to underpin the above information on additional benefits of a full implementation of the prioritised measures.

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Annex: additional explanatory notes

Consistency with other existing data and strategies

The assessment of financing needs presented in the PAF should carried out in consistency with other relevant information sources, such as the information that Member States report on the Natura 2000 network of sites, the 6-yearly reporting under Article 17 Habitats Directive (on the conservation status of species and habitats) and Article 12 Birds Directives (on status and trends of bird species), site-level information on conservation objectives and measures, site-level management plans, national restoration prioritization frameworks, green infrastructure strategies, other relevant national or regional strategies, etc.

Prioritisation of measures

Taking into account the provisions of Article 6(2) of the Habitats Directives, i.e. the obligation to prevent deterioration of the sites, it is expected that the financing needs for those measures that are required to avoid deterioration within the sites should be identified as priorities in any PAF. This would in particular apply to any Natura 2000-related measures targeting species and habitats that require an active agricultural management (e.g. "agri-environmental measures"). In addition, Member States are invited to identify further priorities amongst those site-related measures needed for improving the status of species and habitats that are in an unfavourable conservation status, as well as green infrastructure measures linked to the maintenance or restoration of habitats and species outside of the network. The criteria applied for selecting any such priorities will need to be explained and translated into lists of concrete measures and financing needs in the PAF.

Process of the PAF

The elaboration of the PAFs is primarily a responsibility of the national or regional authorities in charge of implementing Natura 2000. Before submitting their PAF officially to the Commission, it is expected that these competent authorities liaise closely with other relevant policy sectors, such as e.g. agriculture, forestry and spatial planning, and those involved in the management of EU funding.

According to Article 8 of the Habitats Directive, the objective of the PAFs is not only to provide an overview of the total financing needs of the Natura 2000 network, but also to identify those priority needs for which co-funding is being sought from the EU budget, subject to the availability of funding.

Such information submitted by the Member States or regions in their PAFs shall allow the Commission to establish a reliable estimate of EU-level co-funding needs under the next MMF (2021-2027) and, as far as possible, of EU co-funding needs under different EU programmes to be established under the next MFF.

An allocation of financing needs to certain EU programmes will however only be possible once the architecture of the future MFF in relation to the structure of the different funds will be known. Therefore, the authorities in charge of elaborating the PAFs are currently not asked to identify the specific future EU programmes from which co-funding is being sought. The breakdown of measures and costs to be provided in the current document is taking account of that uncertainty; and is designed to allow for an appropriate allocation of financing needs to the most relevant EU programmes later on.

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