Protected nature areas in Latvia lack landscape conservation, posing environmental risks.
The article discusses how Latvia protects its unique landscapes through specially protected nature territories. The researchers analyzed data from Natura 2000 sites to see how well these areas protect habitats and biotopes. They found that only half of the protected territories consider landscape aspects, with varying levels of biotope protection. The study highlights inconsistencies in how these areas are defined and managed, pointing out challenges in landscape conservation.