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Natura 2000 network extended

235 sites with a total size of almost 25 000 km2 were added to the network.

Natura 2000 now covers 768 000 km2 (17.9 %) of the EU landmass and more than 217 000 km2 (approx. 4 %) of its seas.


The European Commission's press release can be found at http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-12-1255_en.htm.

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