European Natura 2000 Day relates to the 21st May 1992, when both EU Habitats Directive and LIFE programme were approved.

This Directive together with the Birds Directive (adopted in 1979) became a base of EU Natura 2000 Network of protected areas. Today Natura 2000 consists of more than 27 800 sites across EU land and seas successfully contributing to the preservation of our unique European natural heritage. To celebrate the Natura 2000 network and to honor the efforts of everyone involved in making it a success, the European Commission together with the European Parliament, the Council Presidency and the Committee of the Regions declared 21st May as European Natura 2000 Day.

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Natura 2000 Day