Europe's natural habitats under threat Climate change, intensive
farming and urban sprawl - are putting Europe's parkland and
biological diversity under increasing pressure. The natural
environment can only take so much pressure, before it becomes
spoiled, and already, loss of habitat is threatening many
species with extinction. Natural parks play a crucial role in
preserving Europe's biodiversity, which in turn provides
economic, environmental, health and cultural benefits. Climate
change and industrial activities are challenging European
habitats,, which means that specially protected areas are also
increasingly confronted with environmental pressures. These
areas urgently need to monitor changes, adapt management
strategies and consider flexible responses to future
developments. Core zones and controlled natural zones in
national parks or Sites of Community Importance (SCI) within the
Natura 2000 network have been established to halt the loss of
biodiversity by providing and conserving habitat space for a