Measures related to ecosystem services / biodiversity / land use / agriculture

Nature tourism and improvement of Natura 2000 infrastructure
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the loss of biodiversity and the unsustainable use of natural resources, proving that the health, well-being and economy of the population are not possible without the protection and sustainable management of ecosystems. During the Covid-19 pandemic the number of visitors to nature tourism sites has significantly increased, in some places exceeding the capacity of the existing infrastructure. Also, due to the popularity of nature tourism, new routes are being developed without well-equipped infrastructure, thus causing damage to habitats of EU importance. The number of visitors to some natural sites in 2020 was so large that it was not possible to ensure their epidemiologically safe movement, therefore several sites were closed.
Within the framework of the 2014-2020 programming period additional support for the implementation of biodiversity and nature protection is provided. 7 projects promote integrated Natura 2000 site-related maintenance and restoration measures for species and habitats to reduce anthropogenic pressures, eutrophication, erosion, environmental pollution and depletion of natural values. Supported activities include both habitat restoration and building and reconstruction of tourism infrastructure. Establishment of anthropogenic load reducing and epidemiologically safe infrastructure in Natura 2000 territories will ensure sustainable nature tourism, management of natural resources and preservation of natural values. It will also contribute a favourable conservation status for habitats & species under the EU Habitats Directive.

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