Apply now to the Natura 2000 award recognising excellence in the management of Natura 2000 sites, which ensure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats. The application deadline is 30 September 2019.

The competition is organised in five categories: conservation; communication; socio-economic benefits; reconciling interests/perceptions; cross-border cooperation and networking. The winners will be recognised at an award ceremony in May 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.