European Ecological Network Natura 2000 and the sustainable development of rural areas

The article presents the legal issues related to the concept of sustainable framework for rural areas of the European Ecological Network Natura 2000. The article presents the effects of Rio+20 summit and their impact on European and national conservation regulations, in particular the Natura 2000 sites. The article also identifies possible risks associated with the implementation of new aims at sustainability, which were decided in Rio+20. In conclusion author pointed to possible solutions de lege ferenda and the most important legal issues relatedto the relationship of the Natura 2000 sites and to sustainable development. It was pointed out problematic aspects of conservations plans and their relationship with other legislation. The article discussed also the issue of compensation for the reduction in value of property which are located on area of Natura 2000 or reduce the profitability of the business on a Natura 2000 site