Brussels, 21/11/2011 (Agence Europe) - Good news for biodiversity and ecosystems services. Natura 2000, the pan-European network of protected areas, has undergone a significant expansion. Nearly 18 800 square kilometres have been added, including a major addition of marine areas covering 17,000 km² which will increase protection for many endangered marine species, announced the European Commission on Monday 21 November.
The main countries involved in this latest expansion are the United...