NATURA 2000 is an ecological network for the protection of biodiversity in the EU and, in particular, of plant and animal species as well as habitats as listed in the Habitats Directive (Annexes I and II), and of bird species as listed in the Birds Directive (Annex I). The Natura 2000 network is composed of Sites of Community Importance (SCIs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) all over Europe.
Information on Natura 2000 is available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/index_en.htm