LIFE and Europe?s wetlands. Restoring a vital ecosystem

The EU has been a major provider of funds for wetland conservation projects both within and outside the Union. The Commission's financial instrument for the environment, LIFE, has been contributing to a large number of projects supporting the conservation of wetland ecosystems within the Natura 2000 network. This brochure presents a selection of these LIFE wetland projects. Most focus on the restoration and management of wetlands, while a number also target key wetland species.