LIFEnews Summer 2013

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July-August 2013

An overview of the New Biogeographical Process A 'new' biogeographical process has been underway since 2011, when it was introduced by the European Commission to ensure continuous and effective management of the Natura 2000 network of protected sites. This New Biogeographical Process continues the division of the EU territory into biogeographical regions Read more >>

ANNOUNCEMENTS 01 July LIFE MIRDINEC project hosts successful conference on Invasive Alien Predators 02 July New publication out! LIFE and human coexistence with large carnivores 03 July European Commission provides €281.4 million for 248 new environment projects 05 July Finnish 'Best of' 2012 environment project sets climate agenda 18 July LIFE Gas-off project completes emission reduction trials on dairy cows 29 JulyLIFE projects gather hay in the Danish sunshine 30 July LIFE experts visit Hungarian Meadow Viper Conservation Centre 31 July Spanish project develops environmental rules for publications

LIFE and the New Biogeographical Process

Featured Video

The LIFE programme is playing an

project "Dutch dune revival -

important role in the development of

Realisation of Natura 2000 targets for

the New Biogeographical Process,

calcareous white, grey dunes and dune

drawing on more than two decades of

slacks in three Dutch dune sites" (LIFE

practical nature conservation

09/NAT/NL/000418).

experience on the ground. Anne Burrill,

Deputy Head of Unit, LIFE Nature Unit, explains how LIFE is contributing to the

Watch a video overview of LIFE Nature

View Video >>

06 August Rare UK bird goes shopping 07 August IES project carries out first tests on irrigation simulation tool 12 August Scientific journal highlights LIFE's role in invertebrate conservation 21 August Scotland's Environment Web project rolls out new tools 30 August Neophron project helps protect Egyptian vultures and raise awareness

process. Read more >>

View other announcements >>

PROJECT SUMMARIES Read the latest project summaries

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 11-13/09

European River Restoration Conference

Vienna, Austria

12/09

International Conference – 'Good Water Governance Models and Stop CO2'

Logroño, La Rioja, Spain

12-15/09

International crayfish conference in Germany

Gemünd, National Park Eifel, Germany View other events >>

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