What are Natura 2000 sites?

Natura 2000 is a single network of protected areas of European Union importance, covering more than 18% of the EU’s land area and more than 8% of its marine territory. It is the largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world and offers a haven to Europe’s most valuable and threatened species and habitats.

In Latvia, the Natura 2000 network includes 333 sites – 4 strict nature reserves, 4 national parks, 239 nature reserves, 37 nature parks, 9 protected landscape areas, 7 protected marine areas, 9 nature monuments and 24 micro-reserves.

More about Natura 2000 sites in Latvia.