what is the history behind it?
In May 1992, the governments of the European Communities adopted legislation designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe
Natura 2000
In May 1992, the governments of the European Communities adopted legislation designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe. The Habitats Directive complements the Birds Directive adopted earlier in 1979 and together they make up the Natura 2000 network of protected areas.

The Birds Directive requires the establishment of Special Protection Areas for birds. The Habitats Directive similarly requires Sites of Community Importance which upon the agreement of the European Commission become Special Areas of Conservation to be designated for species other than birds, and for habitat types (e.g. particular types of forest, grasslands, wetlands, etc.). Together, Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation form the Natura 2000 network of protected areas.

Furthermore, the Natura 2000 network is the EU contribution to the "Emerald network" of Areas of Special Conservation Interest set up under the Bern Convention on the conservation of Europe
what is sathyamangalam wildlife sanctuary? A protected area and tiger reserve what is the definition of this first type of area? Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. what is its effectiveness? To prevent the ongoing loss of biodiversity. what are some challenges it faces? The local population, specific ecosystems or the design of the reserve itself, unpredictable elements in ecology issues what are some protected places in european union? Natura 2000 areas in the European Union what is the current status of this above mentioned 2000 area? It protects 27,312 sites with terrestrial area of 787,606 km and marine area of 360,350 km what is the controversy regarding this? A rethinking of the habitats assessment might be necessary in the light of a new climate law as part of the EU Green Deal. There maybe some possible future incompatibilities of the Natura 2000 habitats-test with novel EU Green Infrastructure policies.
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Natura 2000 [SEP] History
In May 1992, the governments of the European Communities adopted legislation designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe. The Habitats Directive complements the Birds Directive adopted earlier in 1979 and together they make up the Natura 2000 network of protected areas. The Birds Directive requires the establishment of Special Protection Areas for birds. The Habitats Directive similarly requires Sites of Community Importance which upon the agreement of the European Commission become Special Areas of Conservation to be designated for species other than birds, and for habitat types (e.g. particular types of forest, grasslands, wetlands, etc.).