Friends of the earth Cyprus

These laws protect more than 1,000 species and more than 27,000 natural areas in Europe, and maintain the largest network of protected areas in the world, the Natura 2000. The Natura 2000 network aims to protect and manage the most vulnerable species and habitats in Europe. Scientific evidence shows that these laws effectively protect important threatened species and habitats and contribute to socio-economic development of local communities and regions.

In Cyprus, 61 sites are included in the network Natura 2000. For instance, the Natura 2000 site of Oroklini Lake, is an outstanding example in Cyprus on how the legislative framework for the Nature Directives, can bring positive results for both for the environment and for society . The Cape Greco, the Akamas peninsula and the Troodos National Forest Park are well known areas in Cyprus belonging to the Natura 2000 network that attract thousands of tourists every year who want to enjoy our unique natural heritage