EEA report “Europe’s ecological backbone: recognising the true value of our mountains”

Europe's mountain areas have social, economic and environmental capital of significance for the entire continent. The European Union first recognised the specific characteristics of mountain areas in 1975 through the designation of Less Favoured Areas (LFAs). During the last decade, EU cohesion policy and the Treaty of Lisbon have both focused specifically on mountains.

GeoVille has contributed to the EEA report by providing a map of natural and environmental assets for European mountain areas.

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