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The article analyzes the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union on Directive 92/43, on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna, in relation to the hunting of a wolf in Tyrol, Austria. The validity of certain articles of the Directive is questioned and the importance of evaluating the conservation status of species before granting exceptions is highlighted. The need to consider economic criteria when evaluating alternative measures to protect species in a favorable conservation status is emphasized. [Extracted from the article]

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The article from Environmental Legal News on November 22, 2024 reports on the approval of various strategies for the protection of species and habitats, as well as guidelines for the conservation of wild flora and Natura 2000 Network in Spain. These strategies include the conservation of the Iberian river crab, the marbled teal, the Iberian lynx, among other threatened species. The approval was based on Law 42/2007 on Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, with the aim of preserving biodiversity and ecosystems in the country. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the management and conservation guidelines for marine phanerogams and the Protocol for dealing with nesting events of sea turtles on the Spanish coasts. It highlights the importance of establishing consensus recommendations for the conservation of these species and their habitats, as well as measures to mitigate threats such as trawling and pollution. The species of sea turtles that inhabit Spanish waters are mentioned, as well as actions for their conservation, including the prevention of accidental captures in fishing. [Extracted from the article]

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Germany has failed to comply with Directive 92/43 on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora by not declaring numerous Sites of Community Importance (SCI) as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or establishing the corresponding conservation measures and objectives. The European Commission filed a lawsuit claiming that Germany had not designated 88 out of the 4,606 designated SCIs as SACs and that sufficient conservation measures had not been adopted in another 737 SCIs. The Court of Justice concluded that Germany has failed to fulfill its obligations established in the Directive. [Extracted from the article]

Background and aims: Serra do Itapetinga houses one of the most important remnants of Atlantic Forest in the macrometropolis of São Paulo, the most populous region of Brazil. In the context of monographic works on Brazilian Nothoscordum species, a new species with current distribution restricted to Serra do Itapetinga was identified, and is described and illustrated here. M&M: Recognition of the new species is based on morphological, molecular and cytological data. Descriptions and morphological comparisons were obtained from examination of herbarium collections or living plants. Based on nuclear (ITS) and plastid (ndhF and matK) DNA markers, a molecular phylogeny including the described species is presented. Its conservation status was assessed using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Results: Nothoscordum itapetinga bears free staminal filaments, a typical morphological character of sect. Nothoscordum. Its placement in sect. Nothoscordum is also supported by molecular data and base chromosome number. We provide its chromosome count along with karyotype formula and DNA content. Comments on its distribution, habitat and conservation are furnished. Conclusions: With the data available the new species is considered Critically Endangered (CR). The localities of occurrence suffered decades of impacts resulting from intensive and uncontrolled use, in addition to human-induced fires, which modified the vegetation structure and floristic composition. Urgent measures are required to ensure the survival of the remaining populations of N. itapetinga. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The process of relocation of coastal communities due to climate change is essential to mitigate risks, but in Cuba, it has been challenging due to the complexity involved and the lack of institutional experience. This study seeks to develop a method for selecting destination sites for communities at risk due to sea level rise. Reference analysis and data synthesis are used, progress is made in the creation of a library of variables grouped according to sustainability. Results establish essential standards for the creation of algorithms to support traditional resettlement practices. In conclusion, this research provides a solid basis to address the relocation of coastal populations at risk, highlighting the importance of a complete analysis in site selection, which considers the interaction of all variables under the approach of sustainability that helps in the algorithm-based decision making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article presents the proceedings of the XX Congress for the Study and Conservation of Birds in Mexico, published in the Mexican ornithology journal "Huitzil". Several symposiums are highlighted, such as the "Community Monitors" in Guerrero Negro, B.C.S., where the monitoring and recording of birds as citizen science is discussed. The "Kingfisher" symposium in Nuevo León is also mentioned, which highlights the achievements and challenges of birdwatching in the region. Another symposium addresses the socioecological interactions in the Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park in Texcoco, State of Mexico. Additionally, the contribution of territorial defense to the preservation of wetlands and birds in Lake Texcoco is emphasized. Finally, the work of the Chalchiuhtliue Collective in Iztapalapa is mentioned, which promotes the conservation of biocultural heritage through birdwatching in the Sierra de Santa Catarina. The text presents different bird conservation experiences in Mexico, including the participation of women in the protection and restoration of the habitat of the Green Macaw in the Bajo Balsas region, and the surveillance and monitoring to protect the Yellow-naped Parrot in the La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve. It also highlights the recording of bird species and environmental education activities in the Ethnobiological Garden of the Autonomous University of Guerrero, as well as the promotion of environmental awareness and conservation through birdwatching and citizen science in Mazatlán. [Extracted from the article]

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The article from Environmental Legal News reports that the Government of Catalonia has approved the expansion of the special protection area for birds in the Delta del Llobregat, which will now be called Aiguamolls del Delta del Llobregat. Measures have been implemented to ensure the conservation of habitats and species in the area, in response to the European Commission's consideration of the current designation's inadequacy. The modification of the boundaries of the SPA and the SCI is proposed to improve representation in the Natura 2000 network. [Extracted from the article]

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Poland has failed to comply with Directives 92/43 and 2009/47, related to the conservation of natural habitats, wild fauna and flora, as well as the conservation of birds. Polish forestry legislation does not meet the requirements of good practices in forest management and does not guarantee the possibility for environmental associations to challenge forest management plans. The European Commission filed a lawsuit in 2018 and the Court of Justice has declared that Poland has failed to fulfill the obligations established in the Directives and in the Aarhus Convention. The Court concludes that Poland must ensure the possibility for these organizations to file lawsuits and that national legislation must comply with the requirements of clarity and precision established in environmental law. [Extracted from the article]

The judgment of the High Court of Justice of Extremadura, dated July 12, 2023, deals with an administrative appeal filed by a company against a resolution of the Guadiana River Basin Authority. The resolution granted a concession for the use of surface water from the Guadiana River for irrigation on a farm in Logrosán, Cáceres. However, the Authority denied the request for use in another area of the farm due to its inclusion in the Natura 2000 Network. The plaintiff company seeks to annul the resolution and obtain a new favorable Environmental Impact Assessment for the entire farm, including the denied area. The judgment dismisses the appeal and highlights the importance of protecting natural resources in Europe and maintaining habitats and species in a favorable conservation status. [Extracted from the article]

The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgment on July 6, 2023, regarding the interpretation of Directive 92/43, which deals with the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora. The case originated from the authorization of a project by the Irish Planning Authority, and the Court of Justice determined that Irish legislation was not incompatible with European law. Furthermore, it was established that the procedural integration provided for in the 2011 Environmental Impact Assessment Directive has limited scope and that the authorization of the exceptional procedure must precede the environmental impact assessment. [Extracted from the article]

At the end of December 2022, the Congress of Deputies approved the Law on Sustainable Fishing and Fisheries Research in Spain. However, according to the author, this law does not adequately protect the target fish species populations and their habitats. The law prioritizes the short-term interests of the fishing industry instead of stock recovery and habitat conservation. Unlike the Canadian Fisheries Act, the new Spanish law does not establish clear and mandatory policies to maintain stocks at healthy levels. Additionally, concern is mentioned regarding the creation of a recreational fishing fee in fishing reserves, as this could give the impression that the protection and regeneration of biodiversity are not a priority. Reference is made to the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and urges decisions to be based on the best available scientific information. [Extracted from the article]

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Caiophora vallegrandensis, a new species endemic to a small area of the Sierras de Calilegua (Jujuy, Argentina) and closely related to the informal group Caiophora lateritia, is described and illustrated. The new taxon is characterized by its broadly triangular, pinnatisect to bipinnatisect sepals and green dorsal appendages of nectar scales. A key to differentiate Argentine, Bolivian, and Peruvian related species is provided, as well as information on geographic distribution, habitat and conservation status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Given the prospects of climate change and its influence on the species' geographic range, it is important to clarify which climate indicators best explain current distributions, as tools for the conservation of threatened species. It is also important to know the percentage of protection of suitable habitats for these species. In this paper we identify the main climatic variables that explain the distribution patterns of 16 species of medium and largemammals in Patagonia through the MaxEnt model, using 19 bioclimatic variables from WorldClim, elevation, NDVI and EVI and a proxy for anthropic pressure (human footprint). We calculated the percentage of coverage of protected areas for each species and found that most of the ideal habitat is outside them, and that strictly protected areas (I and II) have more records of presence than managed resource areas (III to VI). Species with restricted distributions are the most vulnerable to extinction because they are less resilient to changes in the climatic envelope, especially outside protected areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This contribution analyses certain matters regarding the notion of "favourable conservation status" and its application to the species included into Annex V of Directive 92/43, on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, such as the wolf (canis lupus). In addition, it examines certain criticisms regarding a previous contribution, of 2021, on the wolf and its conservation status in the Iberian Peninsula by reference to the European Union EIONET network. In relation to this matter, it is necessary not to confuse absolute certainty with scientific certainty, since mutability, owing to the improvement of knowledge, is the essential characteristic of science. Secondly, the degree of knowledge is still deficient as reflected in different European Commission's reports. Thirdly, the contribution reiterates that in every Spanish continental biogeographical region, EIONET shows that a majority of items manifests that the conservation status is not favourable as required by the Habitats Directive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Decree 91/2023 regulates maritime fishing and shellfish harvesting in the areas of the European ecological network Natura 2000 declared by the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands. This decree modifies several previous decrees related to fishing and diving in the Balearic Islands. The main objective is to reconcile the exploitation of marine resources with the conservation of natural habitats and wildlife in these protected areas. The decree establishes measures to reduce accidental catches of species of community interest and minimize impacts on marine habitats. [Extracted from the article]

The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union refers to the interpretation of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora. The case involves an employee of a property developer and the City of Vienna, in relation to the destruction of resting and breeding areas of the common hamster. The Court determined that the concept of "breeding site" includes the areas necessary for the successful reproduction of the species, including the vicinity. This interpretation seeks to ensure the conservation of important parts of the habitat of the protected species. [Extracted from the article]

The Court of Justice of the European Union has condemned Spain for not adequately protecting the special conservation areas in the Canary Islands archipelago. The European Commission requested the Court to declare that Spain did not fulfill the obligations established in Directive 92/43/EEC for the conservation of natural habitats and protected species. The Court determined that Spain did not establish priorities or take adequate conservation and protection measures to prevent the deterioration of habitats and disturbances to species in these areas. This condemnation highlights the difficulties and costs that Spain faces in complying with European Union environmental regulations. [Extracted from the article]

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Spain has failed to comply with EU regulations on environmental impact assessment and habitat protection in the case brought by the Commission against the Kingdom of Spain. The Commission challenges the assessment of the environmental impacts of mining projects in Natura 2000 sites in Castilla y León. The CJEU has condemned Spain for the inadequate assessment of the mining projects and the deterioration of the Alto Sil area, arguing that the cumulative effects on the environment and the protection of species such as the capercaillie and the brown bear were not taken into account. Spain is urged to take measures to prevent the deterioration of natural habitats and disturbances in protected areas. [Extracted from the article]

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The National Sanctuary of Mejía Lagoons is located at the height of the mouth of the Tambo river, between the districts of Mejía and Dean Valdivia in the province of Islay in the department of Arequipa, over an area of 690.6 ha. The defined habitats are: lake water mirror, gramadal-juncal, mataral, sandy area, estuary of the Tambo river and riparian forest. This study shows that the loss of habitats is associated with the advance of the agricultural frontier, inadequate management of water resources and anthropogenic pressures. The conservation of the habitats at Mejía Lagoons constitutes an important aspect to guarantee the survival of the biological diversity that inhabits there, especially the 212 species of resident and migratory birds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Poblational status of the Polinar's Wren, Cistothorus apolinari (Passeriformes: Troglodytidae) in seven wetlands of Bogota Sabanas, Colombia. Introduction: The Apolinar's Wren Cisthotorus apolinari is an endemic species of the Eastern Andes of Colombia currently classified as Critically Endangered (CR) at the national level and Endangered (EN) worldwide, mainly due to the degradation of wetlands, their primary habitat, and the parasitism of the nests. Objetive: Evaluate the state of the populations of C. apolinari in seven wetlands of the Sabana de Bogotá, searching to define what the areas evaluated mean that it hosts the largest population of the species and what other factors determine these population sizes. Methods: between July and December 2014 in seven wetlands we monitoring carried out using counting points and auditory censuses, the abundance of the Apolinar's Wren was recorded, the vegetation cover where the individuals were recorded and the abundances of Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis. Results: There were 63.6 h of observation and 88 counting points, obtain a nine records of C. apolinari, one individual in Tibanica, three in La Florida and five in Gualí, mainly associated with the reed Schoenoplectus californicus. None of the biotic and abiotic factors evaluated in the wetlands, were found to determine the presence of the Apolinar's Wren, but trends were present for some variables as the presence of S. californicus and Thypa spp. Conclusions: The population of C. apolinari has had a significant reduction of up to 94 %, added to a possible local extinction in the wetland of La Conejera. These results seek to provide relevant information to contribute to the formulation of effective conservation measures for the protection of the species and its habitat throughout its distribution in the country.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this work is to review the research carried out on the prevention of forest fires in Mediterranean jarales through the enhancement of mycological resources. Cistus ladanifer (jara pringosa) is a Mediterranean pyrophyte scrub widely distributed in the Iberian Peninsula, which is associated with numerous species of fungi, some of which are highly valued, such as the Boletus edulis. Adequate management of these areas would contribute to reduce the risk of fire and increase the economic benefit derived from the use of fungi. Therefore, the main objective of this review is to find the best management practices of Mediterranean ecosystems dominated by C. ladanifer, to increase mycological production and prevent forest fires. An experimental design was established in which they analyzed the communities of fungi associated to different treatments, knowing the diversity and fungal production associated to the ecosystem, under different parameters of management focused on the prevention of fires. The production of the most interesting species was modelled. As a main result, the high fungal diversity associated with these ecosystems was demonstrated, supporting the conservation interest of these habitats. As a general conclusion, it can be deduced that the adequate management of these areas would produce important economic benefits derived from the mycological exploitation in these ecosystems that traditionally have been considered unproductive and are generally found in economically disadvantaged rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relationship between the growth of 43-year old specimens of an Abies pinsapo Boiss stand located in the city of Valdivia (Chile) and the climatic variability of this site was studied. The objectives were to define the climatic response function and identify the climatic variables and periods that regulate radial growth rates and to compare the annual radial growth with those characterizing two natural stands of the same species growing in Spain provinces, which, together with Morocco, shelters its last populations. Growth rates in Valdivia, Chile, were similar to or even higher than those in their natural habitat, showing a predilection for warm summers with little rain, as well as for abundant winter precipitation. In relation to the early wood (EW) and late wood (LW) series, the first one was related with prevalent dominant climatic conditions of the previous summer. This may be related to stored food. Late wood showed a climatic signal controlled by dominant conditions of the current growing season. These results indicate that the temperate-rainy climate in Los Ríos Region (Chile), milder than the mountain climate in its original habitat, favors the growth of this species and therefore constitutes an alternative habitat for its conservation. Here, summer temperatures favor its growth, differing from its natural habitat, where soil-water availability is the major factor controlling its growth. This information can be relevant for ex-situ conservation of one of the most severely threatened conifers by climate change and human pressure in the south of the Iberian Peninsula. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Species richness inside agricultural landscape has been studied intensively and according to the type of landscape structure. However, the species phenology inside the mostly agricultural landscape is poorly understood. Therefore, my objective was to analyze species richness and individual abundance changes between months inside a semiurban agricultural landscape. Additionally, I analyzed if changes in species richness varied with the trophic guild and forest dependence of each species. From 2002 to 2010I I sampled 30 ha of coffee plantations and cattle land with natural successional regenerations and rural development. I recorded every individual listened and seen along a 3 km long transect once a month. The species richness changed between months and was higher between January and March (dry season in the study area) for all residence status (i.e., residents and north, south, and altitudinal migrants). Small frugivore species richness was higher between January and February, insectivore species richness was higher in September. The other food guilds had steady richness and abundance throughout the year. Species with a medium forest dependence showed higher species richness between January and June. Species richness phenology changed along the year depending on residence status, trophic guild, and forest dependence, a finding that should be taken into account in future conservation of this type of habitat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Law 2/2023, of January 31, on biodiversity and natural heritage of La Rioja, is a law consisting of 185 articles distributed in ten titles, and aims to conserve the natural heritage and biodiversity in La Rioja. The law establishes the duties of public authorities and the rights and duties of citizens in relation to the conservation of natural heritage. It also addresses topics such as the protection of wild species, the conservation of habitats, the preservation of traditional knowledge and ethnographic heritage, and the development of strategies on natural heritage and biodiversity. The law came into effect on February 28, 2023, and repeals previous provisions related to the conservation of natural spaces, threatened species, hunting, fishing, and forest heritage. [Extracted from the article]

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The article reports that the Natura 2000 West Coast Management Plan has been approved and five Special Conservation Areas have been declared in the Balearic Islands. These protected areas are located on the west coast of the island of Ibiza and cover a total of 7,651.79 hectares. The plan includes the protection of natural habitats, wild species, and the oceanic Posidonia, as well as the regulation of activities and projects in the area. The Plan will come into effect on December 13, 2022. [Extracted from the article]

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Mexican coastal and inland wetlands are an important habitat for birds. The loss and degradation of wetlands have been the main threat to birds. Currently, the number of individuals of each bird species found in wetlands is unknown. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the diversity and abundance of birds in a wetland of northern Veracruz, the Tumilco's mangrove forest. Distance sampling method and direct observation were used to determine bird diversity and abundance in the mangrove. A total of 63 surveys were done with an effort of 386 effective hours, conducting 274 transects (1 km long) across the study area. A total of 56 birds pecies belonging to 23 families were recorded. There were six species found listed in the NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010, of which the most abundant species was Anas platyrhynchos diazi and less representative Falco peregrinus. The birds' abundance estimated for the entire study area was 5945 individuals (coefficient interval at 95% = 5035; CV = 7.25%) and a density of 0.526 birds/ha (coefficient interval at 95% = 0.49; CV = 7.25%). This study shows that the Tumilco mangrove forest is critical for bird conservation in Veracruz. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]