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FFH

Abbreviation for Fauna-Flora-Habitat

In short and in plain language

FFH stands for a rule of the European Union.

It protects habitats, animals and plants.

Areas named under it have extra protection. This counts, for example, for drone flights. It also counts for changes to the land.

Definition
Fauna-Flora-Habitat refers to an EU directive protecting habitats, animals and plants. Areas designated under it enjoy special protection, for example for drone flights or interventions in the landscape.