GESTIRE planned actions are:

  • The collection and analysis of all the existing management documents for the Natura 2000 sites in the region
  • The creation of a “Natura 2000 Group”, made up of representatives of regional Departments with competences over the Natura 2000 Network, as well as planning, Natura 2000 and environment experts. The scope of the group is to ensure the consistency of the Natura 2000 Network management programming with the various regional policies.
  • The study of measures and “best practices” in the management of habitats and sites in other European regions. The analysis and assessment of the socio-economic value of the Natura 2000 Network in Lombardy, taking into consideration the “green jobs” related to Natura 2000.
  • The analysis of the actual regulatory measures and the study of their possible revisions and update.
  • A widespread consultation of the different stakeholders in the region of Lombardy (local authorities, tourist operators, breeders, farmers, environmental organizations, scientists, the civil society, etc.), which will take part in the drafting of the strategy.
  • The identification of guidelines for the conservation of biodiversity in the Natura 2000 network by both citizens and companies.
  • An information and communication campaign at a regional level to introduce people to the Natura 2000 network of the Lombardy region and the importance that she holds for the conservation of biodiversity. The aim of the campaign is to inform citizens and create social consensus towards these precious areas both for their residents and the rest of the population, promoting respectful behavior for the Network and the environment as a whole.
  • The identification of management measures for the Natura 2000 sites without an existing Management Plan and of the necessary measures for the interconnection of the sites.
  • The drafting of the programming document for the management of the Natura 2000 Network in Lombardy.
  • The drafting of the Regional PAF – Prioritised Actions Framework, that is the document setting out the necessary actions for the Natura 2000 management in Lombardy for the 2015-2020 period, listed by priority. The document will also include an overview of the Natura 2000 Network and the conservation status of habitats and species and of the legal and administrative regulations for the protection and management of Natura 2000, the estimated budget for the Natura 2000 network management, the strategic conservation objectives and priorities for the 2014-2020 period as well as the description and basic measures in order to reach them.