A route map through the EU legislative and policy frameworks which determine how nature conservation works in Europe, written by the Regional Director of English Heritage, UK. Policy and legislative mechanisms (including the grant systems) at national and EU level are thoroughly reviewed. The book is a valuable reference for environmental practitioners throughout the EU.
Part one: Europe and the world. Introduction. Europe and the environment. The European Economic Community. European legislation. Europe and the world. Part Two: The European member states. Introduction. Nature conservation in member states. Part Three: Summary and conclusions. Introduction. New perspectives. Conclusions. Index.