Implementation of Habitat Directive and Birds Directive requirements within the Natura 2000 network

Directive 79/409/CEE, April 1979; it concerns the conservation of wild birds (also known as the "Bird Directive");

The Birds Directive only applies to areas within Europe.

This directive is replaced by the directive 2009/147/CE (more generally called "Birds" directive).

This directive is replaced by the directive 2009/147/CE (more generally called "Birds" directive).

LIFE Programme: 40th anniversary of the EU Birds Directive

Article 4 of the Birds Directive provides as follows:

The Birds Directive – or 79/409/EEC Directive – of 2 April 1979 is intended to protect and conserve wild birds.

The Birds Directive was amended in 2009, becoming Directive 2009/147/EC.

An area classified under Article 4 of the Birds Directive.

1.1 The 'Birds Directive' and Special Protection Areas

Directive Birds 79/409/EEC: Annex 1 Priority species

Discover the Species of the Birds Directive." 1 January 2002.

This implements the provision in Article 9 of the Birds Directive.

Special Protection Area under the Wild Birds Directive;