Slovenia as the natural park of Europe? Territorial impact assessment in the case of Natura 2000
Slovenija kot naravni park Evrope? Presoja učinkov Nature 2000 v prostoru

english
slovenian

2013

volume 53, issue 1

ZRC SAZU
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The implementation of Natura 2000 is causing difficulties in the EUćs Member States, including Slovenia. In addition to the positive environmental it also results in the negative economic, social, and governance-administrative effects. To prevent similar quandaries in adopting and implementing EU policies, the project ESPON EATIA developed a participatory process for the territorial impact assessment. Testing the Habitat Directive has shown that inaddition to the positive effects regarding the conservation of biodiversity,the directive represents a major obstacle for the economy and thedelivery of investments. At the same time it represents the potential of the area for tourism and opportunity for the development of new industries. The regulation contributes to a better quality of life, but also extends the spatial planning procedures and conflicts between investors and the local community. This approach has proven to be an appropriate medium for the exchange of experiences of various stakeholders who are involved in either thepreparation or the implementation of the rules and as the proper tool for the global assessment of the effects of selected EU regulation.

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