Evolution of land cover in the special area of conservation of Monchique (Southern Portugal): Have the objectives of the Natura 2000 network been achieved (1995–2018)?
Mauro A. M. Raposo,
Leonel J. R. Nunes,
Carlos J. Pinto‐Gomes
Abstract:The Natura 2000 Network, as the European Union's ecological network, aims to ensure the long‐term conservation of Europe's most threatened species and habitats, helping to stop the loss of biodiversity. Based on this assumption, the changes in land cover in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) of Monchique between 1995 and 2018 are analysed and related to identify favourable and unfavourable policies concerning the habitats and respective species conservation. The most important land covers are compared with… Show more
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