08/10/2015 (Agence Europe) - Natura 2000 Award open. On Wednesday 7 October, the European Commission opened the Natura 2000 Award for 2016. This competition, which is now being organised for the third consecutive year, rewards the best achievements in nature conservation through the management of natural areas that are protected under the European Habitats and Birds directives. Any organisation, company, local authority or private person involved in the Natura 2000 network can apply for the...