🌿 Europe’s nature is priceless - but it needs our help to thrive.   That’s where Natura 2000 comes in, the world’s largest network of protected areas, covering:  ✅ *18% of EU land* ✅ *9% of EU seas*   Through Natura 2000, the EU is working to protect what flourishes and restore what’s been lost.   🌱 *1,200 rare & threatened species* safeguarded 🏞️ *230 habitat types* preserved  💧 *Vital services* like clean water, pollination & flood protection 💶 Ecosystem services worth *€200–300 billion/year* 🔧 Support for *4.4 million job* that rely on healthy ecosystems   The European Parliament plays a key role by defending the Birds and Habitats Directives, securing funding and pushing for strong implementation across Europe.   _🔗 Learn more about how the EU is helping protect and restore it: https://europa.eu/!GGqwfq_