1. Linking Cultural and Natural Heritage – the role of Natura 2000"
NADEG meeting of 22 October 2015

2. Linking natural and cultural heritage
Several recent events/activitiesl
Conference and charter of Rome 11/2014
Conference on cultural landscapes in N2000" 10/2015
GW 2015 session
Cultural assets among key N2000 benefits, mentioned in new ESIF
Activities to promote the value of cultural heritage in Europe
Commission Communication "Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe"
Various EU projects (e.g. by Europa Nostra, RTD FP7)
Activities by other international bodies (CoE, UNESCO, …) e

3. Natura 2000 and cultural heritage
Cultural landscapes: "the combined works of nature and man"
Ecosystems in N2000 sites often result from interaction with human activity or depend on it
Many species and habitats with cultural significance
Significant spatial overlap of N2000 and cultural sites, benefitting from multiple designations
Biodiversity and cultural assets often subject to same threats, hence need integrated management
Benefits of integrated management of N2000 and cultural sites – opportunities for win-win

4. Natura 2000 and cultural heritage – next steps
Scoping study Review of Links and Complementarity between Natura 2000 and Cultural Sites
Great potential for synergies – options for follow-up
Incl: Strengthen links with the "cultural" agenda - further case studies - geo-referenced database - dedicated workshop
Does the NADEG support further work?
What are the best options / next steps to do so?
Examples within the Member States of integrated management of Natura 2000 and cultural sites?