Natura 2000 Management Programme

The Natura 2000 Management Programme for the period 2023-2028 was adopted by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia in October 2023 (PUN 2023-2028) (Government Decision).

Documents:

Natura 2000 Management Programme for the period 2023-2028
Annex A: Detailed Conservation Objectives of the Natura 2000 Management Programme for the Period 2023–2028
Annex B: Measures of the Natura 2000 Management Programme for the Period 2023–2028
Annex C: Proposals for Priority Projects with the List of Sites, Habitat Types, Species and Priority Cultural Heritage Structures
Annex D: List of Plans Required for the Conservation of Natura 2000 Sites
Annex E: Target AECP Areas for Biodiversity Conservation
Annex F: List of Planned Monitoring and Research Activities

PUN 2023-2028 defines nature conservation objectives for each of the 355 Natura 2000 sites in Slovenia, measures to achieve these objectives, competent sectors and entities responsible for the implementation of measures, and sources of financing.

The basic purpose of PUN 2023-2028 is to define the implementation of the obligation to conserve special conservation areas - Natura 2000 areas, imposed on Slovenia by European legislation: the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive and their legal practice.

The PUN 2023-2028 defines in more detail long-term and program conservation objectives for species and habitat types. They are based on the conservation objectives set by the Regulation on special protection areas (Natura 2000 areas) and the conservation objectives for the preservation of the habitats of endangered plant and animal species and habitat types that are kept in a favourable condition.

PUN 2023-2028 defines measures and directions for achieving conservation objectives, which are designed according to the characteristics and condition of each Natura 2000 area. From the set of measures determined by legislation, those conservation measures are determined that are necessary to achieve the conservation objectives of Natura 2000 sites. PUN 2023-2028 regulates the integration of professional content into legal measures, administrative measures, contractual measures, and in most cases, integration into the planning system of individual sectors. Competent sectors, entities responsible and funding sources for the implementation of measures are defined.

The PUN 2023-2028 sets the framework for drawing EU funds in accordance with the provisions of the European Cohesion Policy Program in the period 2021-2027, the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (for the period 2021-2027), in parts, which refer to Natura 2000 sites. The PUN 2023-2028 thus defines priority projects with which Slovenia wants to achieve the objectives and take advantage of the opportunities of Natura 2000 sites for local development, jobs, and economic growth, as well as for the preservation of cultural heritage.

The PUN 2023-2028 also specifies plans for the sustainable management of natural resources and monitoring and research for certain species and habitat types, which must be carried out to monitor indicators for reporting to the EU and bodies of international conventions and agreements.