Project aim
The aims of the LIFE FOR SPECIES project are to update the list of protected and endangered species based on scientific criteria, to prepare proposals for changes in legislation, to improve data quality and availability of species, as well as to increase public and stakeholder awareness, and active species protection in Latvia.
Significance
The current regulations, which determine specially protected species and micro-reserve species, were issued 10 to 20 years ago. During this time, scientific information on the occurrence of species and threatening factors has been gathered, as well as changes have taken place in Latvian economy. In order to balance the interests of nature protection and economic activity, it is necessary to develop scientifically substantiated criteria for the definition of endangered species and to prepare legislative amendments that ensure the protection of species.