A public consultation on the proposed Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta’s terrestrial Natura 2000 sites has been opened by the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).

The ERA explained that this consultation offers an opportunity for the public to provide input on the draft conservation objectives and measures for 13 of Malta’s terrestrial Natura 2000 sites, in accordance with the Habitats and Birds Directives.

These objectives and measures are designed to build on the existing Management Plans and Conservation Orders for these sites, the Authority said.

It added that the goal is to strengthen site management by establishing clear, actionable conservation objectives and measures, thereby ensuring the protection of the unique habitats and species that these areas support.

The 13 terrestrial Natura 2000 sites included in this consultation are:

Pembroke area

Il-Maqluba

Is-Simar

Is-Salini

L-Ghadira s-Safra u l-Iskoll tal-Ghallis

L-In?awi tar-Ramla tat-Torri and tal-Irdum tal-Madonna

Ghar Dalam

Cittadella

Il-Ballut ta’ Marsaxlokk

Ghadira area

Filfla and surrounding islands

St Paul’s Islands (Selmunett)

Il-Maghluq tal-Bahar (Marsascala)

The ERA is encouraging all stakeholders and the public to participate in this consultation and share their feedback on the draft conservation objectives and measures for these Natura 2000 sites.

The consultation documents may be accessed here and contributions can be submitted via era.policy@era.org.mt or the feedback form at publicconsultation.gov.mt

File photo: Gozo News/Mario Xerri

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