Natura 2000: EU Reserves Are Facing Development Pressures

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By Yale Environment 360Aug 31, 2015, 8:40 am174 pts
An astonishing 18 percent of the European Union’s land area is protected under a network of preserves known as Natura 2000. Now, at the urging of business interests and farmers, the EU is examining whether regulations on development in these areas should be loosened. BY CHRISTIAN SCHWAGERL

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