Biodiversity indicators 2007:state of nature in Flanders (Belgium)

Flanders has endorsed the European objective to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010. This report evaluates the present state of nature in Flanders by reporting on 22 biodiversity indicators which give the closest interpretation of the 26 European biodiversity indicators proposed by the European Environment Agency (EEA 2007). Components of biodiversity and integrity of ecosystems Very specific habitats degrade to more common, usually nutrient-rich habitats. As a consequence, many rare species, restricted to these specific habitats, are declining. Examples are the species mentioned in the Anne... Mehr ...