Charter Network
75 Charter areas in eight European countries
The EUROPARC European Charter has been successfully implemented for over ten years. 75 protected areas in eight European countries already belong to the European Charter Network providing varoius model examples of how to develop and implement tourism activities that are ecologically, economically and socially balanced.
Europe's protected areas - its national parks, nature parks, and biosphere reserves - play a vital role in safeguarding the continent's nature, its wildlife and landscapes. They protect Europe's most special places: relatively untouched landscapes, as well as those which have been shaped by centuries of man's interaction with the land.
They offer refuge to the species and ecosystems which represent the very basis of future life. And they help to preserve the natural beauty of Europe in all its variety for us to experience and enjoy. They are our life-support system
Helping protected areas to fulfil this role, encouraging cooperation and exchange between protected area staff, and promoting their aims and work across Europe is the purpose of the EUROPARC Federation.
The EUROPARC Federation
Representing 500 protected areas, governmental departments, NGO's and businesses in 39 countries, who themselves manage the green jewels of Europe.
Become a Charter Candidate
Parks and protected areas which meet the requirements of the Charter will benefit from the economic, social and environmental advantages of well managed, sustainable tourism.
