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Green Days 2004: Register your events online e-news :: 31.03.04 "Saving the last forest wilderness in Europe" - the Bialowieza EU Nature Conservation Directors Meeting, Ireland EUROSION: 'A European initiative for sustainable coastal erosion management' Questions and answers on the regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms Eurosite workshops: Find new ideas, promote your work... Festival du FILM NATURE de Namur e-news :: 02.07.04 EU Council of Ministers: Conclusions on "Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 'Life-Nature: communicating with stakeholders and the general public' Eurosite launches 'New Guidance' for Site Managers New deadlines for LIFE projects 2005 EECONET: Largest joint European nature programme ever / Le programme Européen de conservation de la nature le plus ambitieux jamais mis sur pied FACE and BirdLife International sign Agreement on sustainable hunting / La FACE et BirdLife International signent un Accord sur une chasse durable 'Biodiversity: Science and Governance' / 'Biodiversité : science et gouvernance' Updated information concerning the 2005 round for LIFE-Nature and LIFE-Environment Environment Council 14 October 2004, note on Natura 2000 debate Conference : Post-2012 climate policy for the EU European Seminar - Research and conservation on the Bittern : Improving knowledge of the species and reedbed management First EECONET Award presented to Mr Albert Klinkenbergh "Reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding Europe's wild birds and their habitats" : Conclusions from Bergen op Zoom Eurosite 15th Anniversary and a new Director / Eurosite a 15ans et un nouveau Directeur Commission proposal for a future Regulation LIFE+ UNEP/CMS Thesis Award on Migratory Species Conservation to promote scientific research and conservation of migratory species Ramsar World Wetlands Day 2005 DG Environment LIFE Unit publishes 'Life for Birds' publication Green Week 2005 European Nature Conference 2005 (newsletters) Improved Green Days nature event tools now online Request for photographs from the Eurosite Network New site Twinning agreement Training: 'Management Planning in the Countryside' Publication: 'Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Finland's Protected Areas' Publication: "Implementation of Natura 2000 in New EU Member States of Central Europe, Assessment Report" Sixth Annual Survey on the Implementation and Enforcement of Community Environmental Law 2004 Ramsar: 9th COP Meeting, November 2005 EEAC Conference on Rural Development Natura 2000 : a management tool for natural heritage / un outil de gestion du patrimoine Natura 2000 Training Seminar: 'Developing Stakeholder Partnerships' Beautiful Europe initiative welcomed at ENC 2005, Apeldoorn, NL World Wetlands Day 2006 Agra Europe's 3rd Annual Rural Development in Europe Conference 15-16.11.05 International Mountain Corridors Conference in the Pyrenees Eurosite Awards results 2005 Opening of the Odra Delta Nature Park, Czarnocin, Poland National Level Involvement is Needed to Ensure Financing for Nature Conservation from the EU's Rural Development Funds Consultation on the communication on halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 and beyond Séminaire « Natura 2000 », Strasbourg, 6 au 8 décembre 2005: Communiqué de presse Nature Conservation and Regional Development - Limburg is setting examples for Europe A Natural site Twinning Exchange... Green Week 2006: Biodiversity is Life e-news archive 2005 'Integrated Management of Natura 2000 Sites' LIFE Focus Publication Facilitating the establishment of the Pan-European Ecological Network LIFE+: 9 March European Environment Council / au Conseil Européen de l'Environnement WWF EPO: Natura 2000 benefits survey Updating the Eurosite Management Planning Toolkit... Training Future Leaders in Communicating Natura 2000: a Natura Network Initiative Workshop ELO Enlargement +2 workshop - "What future for the rural economy in the new Europe." 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species reveals ongoing decline of the status of plants and animals Fellowship Programme on Land Conservation and Stewardship for conservation leaders from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe Eurosite supports wildlife transport from Holland to Latvia: Konik horses and Aurox for ecological restoration European Commission launches biodiversity communication: "HALTING THE LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY BY 2010 - AND BEYOND: Sustaining ecosystem services for human well-being" Press release: New ways of communicating Natura 2000 - Training future leaders in communicating Natura 2000 Eurosite participates in CO2 compensation scheme Getting ready for the 2007-2013 EU financing opportunities Latest draft of the Article 17 guidance document for monitoring and reporting under the Habitats Directive is now available for download Funding opportunity: The Birdfair/RSPB Research Fund for Endangered Birds Guidance document: "Financing Natura 2000" now available for download Workshop: 'Natura 2000 and Area Promotion' / Labellisation et Natura 2000 Seminar: 'Getting Ready for the 2007-2013 EU Financing Opportunities: Energy and Environmental European Projects' Honour for Eurosite Co-founder... EU Parliament opposes devolving "at least 80 per cent" of the 2007-13 Life+ budget to member state control / Le Parlement européen refuse que 80 % du budget de Life + soit géré par les Etats membres Natura 2000 in Europe: An NGO Assessment 2nd International Conservation Photography Symposium The European Facilitation Service - EFS Natura 2000 takes roots in France / Lisez la Lettre du Rése@u Natura 2000... Pré-programme du 1er Forum du littoral qui se tiendra à Boulogne sur Mer du 5 au 7 février 2007 e-news archive 2006 New Eurosite Member: Foundation iNasjonalparker, Norway L'Atelier: Catalogue des formations Natura 2000: 2007-2008 Natura Network Initiative: Europarc Workshop Review 2007 European Council: Conclusions on halting the loss of Biodiversity Natura 2000 information meetings in the Netherlands Impact of reed management on biodiversity: request for publications Financial support for European environmental organisations 2007 Launch of the Natura 2000 Networking Programme and Eurosite's European Union Facilitation Service Publication: "Scenar 2020 - Scenario study on agriculture and the rural world" European Green Week 2007: 'Lessons from the past, challenges for the future' Vacancy: ECNC Programme Manager "Business and Biodiversity" Eurosite welcomes three new members Launch of the Natura 2000 Networking Programme and Eurosite's European Facilitation Service 'Insight Brussels': EFS newsletter launched La Tour du Valat recherche un post-doc pour l'Observatoire des zones humides méditerranéennes / Tour du Valat is seeking a post-doc for The Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory World Migratory Bird Day 2007: "Migratory Birds in a Changing Climate" Forum Invasive Species, Paris, 16/03/2007: Résultats disponibles Eurosite welcomes new members Naturvardsverket and EDEN 62 Grand Brussels launch for the NNP and the EFS Launch of IUCN Protected Areas Categories E-Forum (ENG, SP, FR) SEENET Poster competition: 'Connecting Nature' Crossbill Guides: 'nature guide to the Andalusian Sierras' LIFE+ developments The Eighth International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment 5th Planta Europa Conference on the Conservation of Wild Plants in Europe: "Working Together for Plants" PEBLDS: A new future for the pan-European biodiversity cooperation? Conference: Native Breeds and Varieties as part of natural and cultural heritage with international participation Unofficial text of LIFE+ Regulation Training the Trainers: the Natura 2000 Networking Programme World Migratory Bird Day 2007 Vacancy: ECNC Project Manager Guidelines for the establishment of the Natura 2000 network in the marine environment Eurosite vacancy: Personal Assistant to the Director Marine Natura 2000 resource: "Habitat Mare - Natura 2000" Initiatives for Land Stewardship and water protection: Request for case-studies Natural England Health Conference: Health and the Natural Environment European Mammal Assessment - results now available LIFE+ regulation published in the Official Journal African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) newsletter #13 now online European Commission Press Release: Climate change: Europe must take adaptation measures to lessen impacts of current and future warming XCT (ES) Requests model Conservation Agreements for Land Stewardship Participating in Nature: Communities and protected areas in central and eastern Europe Conference: Peat in horticulture and the rehabilitation of peatlands... / La tourbe en horticulture et la réhabilitation des tourbières... New LIFE website now online Conference: Making the Connections: A Role for Ecological Networks in Nature Conservation River restoration twinning partner search LIFE+ draft application guidelines The EHF speaks out on 0% set-aside plans IUCN 2007 Red List published: Extinction crisis escalates: Red List shows apes, corals, vultures, dolphins all in danger Science for Environment Policy: DG Environment News Alert Service Publication: European Funding Opportunities for Nature Conservation 1er Encuentro Internacional "Turismo en Areas Naturales Protegidas: Una estrategia de conservación y desarrollo" Natura 2000 Networking Programme (NNP): final event Messages from the Eurosite President and Director / Message du Président et du Directeur d'Eurosite Natura 2000 networking: Leading Dutch nature management organisations work together on Natura 2000 Commission adopts a major extension of the Natura 2000 network Conference: Funding Natural Heritage Projects in Scotland Seminar: Connecting Natura 2000 and Economic Activities: International Exchange of Experience Feature: African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement Rural Development and LEADER+: a European meeting ILCP Symposium about photography, nature conservation and climate change 08.02.08 2eme Forum du littoral: GESTION INTÉGRÉE DES CARRIÈRES DANS LA ZONE CÔTIÈRE 06-07.02.08 Publications: 'Conservation of wetlands in polish agricultural landscapes' & 'Conservation of Baltic raised bogs in Pomerania, Poland' Vacancy: Director, EUROPARC Federation SESAME - Survey of Marine Environmental NGOs New European Commission online forum: "Democracy - Dialogue - Debate" Eurosite response to the European Commission Green Paper: 'Adapting to Climate Change in Europe - Options for EU Action' LIFE+ Committee adopts project selection methodology for 2008-2013 e-news archive 2007 New funding opportunity for Land Purchase for Pan-European Ecological Network (PEEN) - Ukraine + Serbia + Croatia 6th European Conference on Ecological Restoration Nature Directors Meeting, Slovenia - Feedback: 04-06.02.2008 European Green Week 2008: Changing Our Behaviour The Natura 2000 Network Programme 2007 - final words BirdLife climatic atlas launch - Dimas backs Natura 2000 La Tour du Valat recherche un Coordinateur pour son program « Observatoire des zones humides méditerranéennes » / The Tour du Valat seeks a coordinator for "Observatory of Mediterranean Wetlands programme" Eurosite appoints new European Facilitation Service Coordinator Invasive Alien Species - A European Concern: a European Commission Online Consultation Habitats Directive: Member State Article 17 final reports online... Adaptive Management workshop in Greece draws national press attention... Natura 2000 network expanded by more than 18,000 Km Sq... World Migratory Bird Day 2008 EC Water Framework Directive resource updated... ACTION THIS DAY - Civil society's contribution to the EU Climate Goals - Brussels 15 May 2008 Conference on the Future of Agriculture Eurosite Internship vacancy Brussels: Stakeholder consultation in preparation of a White Paper on adaptation to climate change... Opportunity for young nature conservationists from Bulgaria and Romania Rural Development programmes: In brief Greens/European Free Alliance: Public Hearing on Biodiversity and Climate Change Workshop: Assessing the role of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Assessment of the Sustainable Hunting Initiative 2008 Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report: A review of relevant experience of coastal and marine national parks Insight Brussels factsheet: EU Funding: the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Insight Brussels factsheet: EU Funding: European Territorial Cooperation / Interreg IV EU funding: LIFE+: 2008 call for proposals Kenton Miller Award 2008: Recognising individuals who have clearly demonstrated innovation in relation to protected areas Report from Eurosite Annual Conference 2008 'Ecosystem Services', Turku, Finland First call for proposals under Interreg IV Natura 2000 and marine environment - 2 new guideline documents available Habitats Directive: Consultation on the Article 17 reports of Member States / Article 17 de la Directive Habitats : consultation publique des Rapports des Etats Membres Working for Nature: internships and voluntary opportunities in the field of protected area management and nature conservation... European Commission releases guidance on habitat management for Natura 2000 EC DG Environment contract notice: 'land use modelling - implementation' EC DG Environment contract notice: 'implementation of the EU forestry strategy: how to protect EU forests against harmful impacts?' EC DG Environment contract notice: 'undisturbed forests in Europe: concept, assessment and guidelines' South-East Europe to combat climate change impacts on biodiversity 'Jobs for Nature' seminar, Lyon, France 12-14th November - registration open Interim report: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity EC Contract notices: soil biodiversity policy instrument assessment, Exchange of experience and comparative analysis for ICZM EC Online consultation: Deforestation and its impact on climate change and biodiversity loss Life+ information Workshops in Member States EC contract notice: Evaluation of the implementation of the European Union Forest Action Plan
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Eurosite Workshops / Ateliers Eurosite (list) Workshop reports Biodiversity and Territorial Policies Workshops Archive: 2004 Workshops Archive: 2003 Forum des Gestionnaires 2007: Especes Invasives, une Menace Majeure pour la Biodiversite Managing orchards for biodiversity / Gérer les vergers pour la biodiversité Integrated management of Estuaries for waterbirds / Gestion intégrée des estuaires pour les Oiseaux d'eau 084 Military land and nature conservation / Les terrains militaires et la conservation de la nature Management of large protected landscape areas in Europe (Eurosite AGM 2004) / Gestion des grandes espaces naturels Européens (Eurosite AG 2004) Heathlands: A Landscape at the Mercy of Man: An International Conference Revision of the Eurosite Management Planning Toolkit / Révision du Plan de Gestion Eurosite Integration of the Water Framework Directive and Natura 2000 Nature: Access for people with reduced mobility / Nature : Accès pour des personnes avec mobilité réduite Managing Habitats for the Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) / Gérer les milieux pour l'Avocette (Recurvirostra avosetta) Managing Spoonbill populations and habitats in Europe and Africa (Platalea leucorodia) / Gérer les populations et les habitats de la Spatule en Europe et en Afrique (Platalea leucorodia) Integration of the Water Framework Directive and Natura 2000 Sustainable management of karst landscapes for biodiversity Evaluation of Natura 2000 - Essential Tools Workshops Archive: 2005 Restoration and Management of the Spangled Bittern in France Hunting for Waterfowl in Integrated management of Estuaries Welsh Conservation Management Conference Protected landscapes and the coastal and marine environment - what challenges lie ahead? European Role for National NGOs Littoral convoité : entre accès et excès / Public Access of Coastal Protected Areas Implementation of Natura 2000 and State Forestry Organisations within the EU Volunteers on Protected Areas Management Financing and quality management of traditional rural biotopes and landscapes in Northern Europe Integration of the Water Framework Directive and Natura 2000 Colloque Loire Nature: Pour une Gestion Durable d'un Fleuve et de ses Affluents A European Toolbox for Heathland Restoration: a review of methods for heathland restoration in Northwest Europe (Atlantic heathland) Eurosite Annual Conference 2006: "Managing Sites Within a Changing Climate" / Conférence Annuelle 2006 d'Eurosite: "Gestion des sites et changement climatique Press Officers' Training: Multipliers for Natura 2000 British Ecological Society: Scrub - the Cinderella Habitat? INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP, LIFE PROJECT "Amphibian Biotope Improvement in the Netherlands" Biomass for Energy Welsh Conservation Management Conference Tools & Techniques for Pastoralism and Wild Lands Workshop Archive: 2006 European Conference "European Regions As Champions For Biodiversity 2010" Rewetting of fens and wet grassland management for meadow birds Cooperative decision-making and conflict management in public planning and environment Saving Biodiversity: Making Natura 2000 Work Connecting Natura 2000 and Economic Activities: Exchange of Good Practice in Europe Integration of the Water Framework Directive and Natura 2000 (2007) Découverte des dispositifs de conservation de la nature en Catalogne European Funding Opportunities for Nature Conservation Nature restoration for meadow birds and marsh birds Focusing on the management quality of traditional rural biotopes and landscapes in Northern Europe Eurosite Annual Conference 2007 Protection du littoral & développement durable Pilot Workshop on Adaptive Management Workshop Archive: 2007 Strategic Planning Workshop for the Conservation of the Axios Estuary Connecting Natura 2000 and Economic Activities 2nd International LIFE AMBITION WORKSHOP Les réserves naturelles et le développement durable des territoires / French Nature reserves and local sustainable development Eurosite Annual Conference 2008: "Ecosystem Services" Biodiversité & développement territorial / Biodiversity & Local Area Development 'Bringing the Bogs back to LIFE' - End of Project Conference (LIFE04 NAT/IE/000121) Changing Climate, Changing Biodiversity in South-East Europe: A Stakeholder Conference Jobs for Nature/ La nature pour métier IEEM Summer Conference: Moving to an Ecological Economy Establishing and Confirming Management Planning Principles on Natura 2000 and Other Conservation Sites Sunart Oakwoods Initiative Eurosite Workshop: Sunart SAC and its Role in Rural Development Réseaux de sites et réseaux d'acteurs dans l'Europe des régions / Network of sites & network of partners in a Europe of regions 18-21.09.2008 Mitigation: Smoke and Mirrors or Biodiversity Enhancement? IUCN World Conservation Congress