5 Amendments of Marit PAULSEN related to 2011/2307(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that our natural heritage is a major ecological asset which contributesis fundamental to human wellbeing; takes the view that all EU Member States should cooperate and coordinate their efforts to ensure a more effective use of natural resources and limit damage to the biodiversityavoid net losses in biodiversity and ecosystem services;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the new EU biodiversity strategy and the Commission recommendations for CAP reform, including clearly formulated measures under both the first and second pillars seeking to conserve and improve biodiversity, based on good agricultural practice including sustainable use of water resources;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers it necessary to strike a balance between European biodiversity strategy and rural development projects within the Member States so as to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development in rural and urban areas;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to support initiatives by European citizens to protect biodiversity and encourage their participation through the introduction of a civilian biodiversity and environmental volunteering scheme to identify basis procedures and good practices also highlighting successful examples of ecosystem service payments both public and private, which could be subsequently applied at European level;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to organise biodiversity awareness and information campaigns for all ages and social categories; takes the view that education and professional training, particularly in farming, forestry and related sectors, should be concentrated more on the protection of biodiversity.