Research on the possibilities of building in Natura 2000 sites in Poland on the example of Warmia and Mazury Province

摘要

Natura 2000 sites are the largest network of protected nature reserves in Europe. These areas have a significant influence on planning investments in the member states of the EU, also in Poland since completion of building investments within their geographic limits, which could have a negative impact on the integrity of these areas is forbidden. Natura 2000 sites in Poland are coordinated by Regional Directors of Environment Protection, who have the right among other things to issue opinions about the necessity of carrying out an assessment of building investments in Natura 2000 sites. Such an opinion is issued during the planning stage of a building investment and it is crucial from the point of view of the aim of an assessment, which is the elimination of a significant negative impact in Natura 2000 sites. The aim of this study is an analysis of the opinions issued by the regional director of environment protection in Olsztyn in the years 2012-2015 with regard to required building investment. The paper also analyses Natura 2000 sites in Warmia and Mazury Province with regards to their attractiveness for investors as a place for building investment.