1. Natura 2000 Partner’ Award Scheme
CGBN
Co-ordination Group
for Biodiversity and Nature
5th meeting - 02/06/09
Agenda item 3.A
Natura 2000 Partner’ Award Scheme

2. The Natura 2000 Partner Award Scheme
Aims
To recognise excellence in:
integrated management of Natura 2000 sites
promotion of Natura 2000
support for Natura 2000
To encourage positive engagement in Natura 2000
To help promote Natura 2000
How will it work?
Natura 2000
Partner
Member States confer title of Natura 2000 Partner using agreed criteria
Member States recognise Natura 2000 Partners of the Year nationally
EC will select the best and award European Natura 2000 Partners of the Year
Features
Pan-EU - common criteria
Flexible – Member States can adapt the model
Costs kept to a minimum
Awardees can benefit from the kudos – a seal of approval
Example award logo showing how a ‘Natura 2000 Partner’ might display their status on a website