Aperçu sur les mesures réglementaires de conservation de la flore en Méditerranée

Abstract

This paper briefly reviews international conventions, European community instruments and national legislation relating to the conservation of wild plants in Mediterranean countries. Most national laws only apply to the collection of and trade in protected species and ignore habitat conservation requirements. Legislation as it stands is moreover difficult to enforce against unlawful taking, or the destruction of protected plants in the course of otherwise legitimate activities. It seems therefore that it is necessary to supplement regulatory measures by incentives founded, as appropriate, on the conclusion of management agreements. The presence of rare or endangered species on any land should be seen by the owner, or the municipality concerned, as an asset and not as a burden. This may be achieved of adequate financial incentives can be provided for that purpose.