5 Objectives
De Groote Peel National Park is a designated site under the Natura 2000 network and part of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (Iran, 1971). Regarding to Annex I (HD), it consists of two “habitat types of community interest”: “degraded raised bogs still capable of regeneration” (type 7120) and “European dry heaths” (type 4030). These habitats are known as Special Areas of Conservation (HD, 1(l)) and therefore subject to conservation measures and a management plan. The Habitats Directive strives to restore these natural habitats at “favourable conservation status” (HD, 2(2)) to “promote [the maintenance of] biodiversity” in Europe(HD, p.2/preamble).
Due to the main threats identified in chapter 2.Activities and Threats, the subsequently …show more content…
3). Another objective is the preservation of the cultural heritage and the significance of this particular habitat as promoted through the Visitor’s Center in the area (Nationaal Park De Groote Peel, n.d., Nature and landscape). They offer educational programs for schools and companies as well as guided walks and information on various nature-related recreational activities in De Groote Peel, including hiking and bird watching (Nationaal Park De Groote Peel, n.d., Visitor information). The diverse use values of the area (recreation, education, wildlife reserve, grazing area) will foster acceptance and interest in conservation issues among locals and visitors and raise awareness about environmental protection.
6 Management options and policy measures
Wetlands were one of the very first nature conservation subjects ever put forward for European and international policy consideration, these international policies were impulse by pressure from bird enthusiasts as wetlands are habitats of vital importance for birds and are among the core areas in the migration flyways of bird species. (LIFE and Europe’s wetlands, p. 7)
To achieve maintain a favorable conservation status it is necessary to give a wise use to the wetlands. The Wise Use Working Group established at the end of 1987 Regina Conference has prepared guidelines for implementing the wise use concept: (The Ramsar Convention Manual, 1971, 4th ed. P.
De Groote Peel National Park is a designated site under the Natura 2000 network and part of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (Iran, 1971). Regarding to Annex I (HD), it consists of two “habitat types of community interest”: “degraded raised bogs still capable of regeneration” (type 7120) and “European dry heaths” (type 4030). These habitats are known as Special Areas of Conservation (HD, 1(l)) and therefore subject to conservation measures and a management plan. The Habitats Directive strives to restore these natural habitats at “favourable conservation status” (HD, 2(2)) to “promote [the maintenance of] biodiversity” in Europe(HD, p.2/preamble).
Due to the main threats identified in chapter 2.Activities and Threats, the subsequently …show more content…
3). Another objective is the preservation of the cultural heritage and the significance of this particular habitat as promoted through the Visitor’s Center in the area (Nationaal Park De Groote Peel, n.d., Nature and landscape). They offer educational programs for schools and companies as well as guided walks and information on various nature-related recreational activities in De Groote Peel, including hiking and bird watching (Nationaal Park De Groote Peel, n.d., Visitor information). The diverse use values of the area (recreation, education, wildlife reserve, grazing area) will foster acceptance and interest in conservation issues among locals and visitors and raise awareness about environmental protection.
6 Management options and policy measures
Wetlands were one of the very first nature conservation subjects ever put forward for European and international policy consideration, these international policies were impulse by pressure from bird enthusiasts as wetlands are habitats of vital importance for birds and are among the core areas in the migration flyways of bird species. (LIFE and Europe’s wetlands, p. 7)
To achieve maintain a favorable conservation status it is necessary to give a wise use to the wetlands. The Wise Use Working Group established at the end of 1987 Regina Conference has prepared guidelines for implementing the wise use concept: (The Ramsar Convention Manual, 1971, 4th ed. P.