1. 26/04/2019
Managing climate change and Natura Guidelines on dealing with the impact of climate change on the management of Natura 2000 Contributors: Claire Vos, Irene Bouwma, Neil McIntosch, Merijn Biemans, Piet Verdonschot, Rob van Apeldoorn

2. Objectives of the contract
26/04/2019
applicable guidelines on dealing with the effects of climate change on site, around and network level
illustrate this with case studies
The guidelines will present the latest scientific information on the effects of climate change on biodiversity and, from there, provide practical advice on how to address the issue of climate change in management of Natura 2000 sites: this may include taking measures inside and outside Natura 2000 sites.
2nd draft is ready – review process foreseen till 5th of December

3. Guidelines should address
benefits from Natura 2000 sites for mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change, reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience
how adaptation of management can be used to tackle the effects of climate change for species and habitats protected by Natura 2000

4. Eurosite questionnaire (april 2011)
Some Members are really active (site as national) – already applying measures
Some are in the process of considering measures
Some know they should but have more questions then answers
Asked for good examples

5. Our philosophy for the guidelines: - develop a systematic approach - provide examples for different possible measures

6. What are the main benefits?

7. What are the main impacts?

8. Dealing with uncertainties
Decision framework
What are the (predicted) effect of climate change in my area, region or country?
Sea level rise
Overall temperature increase
Changing precipitation patterns
Increase in extreme events
Dealing with uncertainties

9. Decision framework 1. What are the main impacts for society?
How vulnerable are Natura 2000 species and habitats?
How severe a change is expected
What is the time table ?
What is the potential of the site for species and habitats to adapt?
1. What are the main impacts for society?
How severe a change is expected
What is the time table ?
Dunes (grey/ white)
Dune valleys
Shrub
Forest
Root vole
Sea level rise?
Drought?
Fire ?

10. Clearing of vegetation Allow natural processes
Main impacts which can be addressed
Main types of measures
Erosion
Reduction of existing pressures
Clearing of vegetation
Allow natural processes
Submersion
Increase ecosystem resilience
Salinity
Ensure abiotic conditions
Drought
Manage extreme events
Higher groundwater tables /Waterlogging
Increase connectivity
Altitudinal and longitudinal movement
Other measures
Increased frequency and severity of fire, flooding, storms
Increased population fluctuations and local extinctions

11. Decision Framework

13. Ensure abiotic conditions: nutrient balance
Some examples
Ensure abiotic conditions: nutrient balance
Earlier mowing
More often
Copy right Marja van Veen

14. Some examples
Restoration/ Reduce existing pressures/ ecosystem resilience: Great Fen (UK)

15. Some examples
Other measures: invasive species: Krkonoše National Park (Czech Republic )
Pinus mugo

16. Connectivity: Climate Corridors wetlands
Some examples
Connectivity: Climate Corridors wetlands

17. Other measures: relocation of species
Some examples
Other measures: relocation of species
The Marbled white (Melanargia galathea)
Small skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)

18. Decision framework

19. Review process & feedback
Do the guidelines address both groups adequately?
Do the guidelines address both issues sufficiently?
Are they easy to read (bearing in mind the target groups) and are sufficient examples provided in the text boxes and case studies?
Are any major climate change impacts or adaptation strategies missing?
Good examples Alpine, Pannonian, Black Sea, Macaronesian or Continental Biogeographic Regions