CHM - ORTOn our territory, 132 species are protected by European legislation ("Habitats" and "Birds" Directives), 3 of which are unique to Belgium. Most of the species protected by European legislation belong to the group of birds. This objective is in line with international commitments (Objective A, Objective 4 of the K-M GBF). Monitoring and implementing a management plan for endangered species, including those not listed in the European directive, is essential to ensure their protection
This operational objective is also highly dependent on the achievement of the other objectives of this NBS. Protection (see operational objectives 3.1 & 3.2) and restoration (see operational objective 3.3) of habitats and ecosystems will significantly increase the chances of achieving the objective. Species recovery is best achieved by expanding habitat that resembles their habitat in terms of plant, animal composition, microbial communities, ecosystem function and stability. Moreover, many species require different types of habitats during their life cycle (reproduction, growth, shelter, etc.), highlighting the need to create ecological corridors.
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GBF-T04. Threatened species are recovering, genetic diversity is being maintained and human-wildlife conflict is being managed GBF-T04. Threatened species are recovering, genetic diversity is being maintained and human-wildlife conflict is being managedEnsure urgent management actions to halt human induced extinction of known threatened species and for the recovery and conservation of species, in particular threatened species, to significantly reduce extinction risk, as well as to maintain and restore the genetic diversity within and between populations of native, wild and domesticated species to maintain their adaptive potential, including through in situ and ex situ conservation and sustainable management practices, and effectively manage human-wildlife interactions to minimize human-wildlife conflict for coexistence. | High |