Transboundary protected areas

Arbritary national boundaries do not define the extent of landscapes and ecosystems worthy of protection. They do, however, influence the quality of nature conservation as this is affected by differences in national legislation on different sides of the border. This study analyses the status of protected areas across various European State boundaries, lists successes and shortcomings, and gives valuable advise as to how co-operation between protected areas can be improved and enhanced

Provides information which will assist protected area managers in cooperating with their counterparts across national, regional and other borders. Transborder protected area cooperation can achieve a number of objectives including enhanced biodiversity conservation and improved regional cooperation.