The EEA ´ s latest “ State of nature in the EU˝ report shows alarming results from the 2013-2018 reporting period . Many species and habitats in Europe face an uncertain future unless urgent action is taken to reverse the situation .
Nearly half of the bird species have a “ good ” population status , but farmland birds show least improving trends .
Illegal killing and hunting are the biggest overall pressures for migratory birds .
Habitats important for pollinators have a worse conservation status and trends than other habitats .
Only 14 % of habitats assessments and 27 % of non-bird species have ˝good ” conservation estatus .
Forests show most improving trends and grasslands , dunes and bogs the most deteriorating trends .
Natura 2000 sites cover 18 % of land and 10 % of marine waters in the EU .
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