The Natura 2000 network is made up of areas designated under the EU Habitats and Birds Directives. Management plans for these areas must be developed and incorporated into the forest management and operational planning of Germany’s federal states. In the state of Baden-Württemberg, the state’s Forest Research Institute (FVA) proposed an approach for integrating and implementing the Natura 2000 management plans in the state-managed forests. UNIQUE provided technical support during elaboration of this approach. The proposed approach is important as it contains procedures for the management of private and communally owned forests.

• Provide geometric and technical data from Natura 2000 in forestry systems (InFoGIS).
• Completion of "Practical solutions" for all N2000- species in the forest.
• Integration of nature conservation action plan in forest management tools.
• Incorporate nature conservation measures in the forest accounting systems.
• Technical coordination with forestry administration and nature conservation agencies.
• Development of a database for data registration from different sources.
• Creation of Natura 2000 - Handbook for forest managers.