BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION EU POLICY OECMS

Mar 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Places for Nature Protection in Europe

Scientists have looked beyond the usual parks and reserves to find other lands that could help wildlife survive. They called these places “Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures” or OECMs. The idea is that some areas, even if not officially protected, still play a key role in keeping speci

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