The Malta Environment and Planning Authority ,which is the responsible and competent authority for the designation and management of Natura 2000 sites, has recently secured €3.4 million through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development to undertake management planning for all terrestrial Natura 2000 sites in the Maltese islands and to increase awareness of Natura 2000 among the public and stakeholders.
The management plans and legal provisions that will be established through this project will seek to protect a wide range of habitats and species inhabiting these sites by identifying adequate management measures with intensive stakeholder involvement throughout the entire project. This project has a duration of three years and will also ensure that Malta fulfills its EU obligations under the EU Habitats and Birds Directives.