Collaborating for a greener Europe.
Founded and operated by the European Fire Prevention & Rural Preservation Organization (EFPRP), the European Alliance Network for Ecosystem & Nature Protection (EANENP) is a nonprofit network dedicated to uniting and empowering environmental organizations across Europe.
Key data in the EU
The key numbers, to understand the importance of protecting Europe's natural landscapes, biodiversity and green areas.
*This report describes the state of nature in the EU during the period from 2013 to 2018.
39%
of the European Union (EU) is covered by forests
(2022, EU Comission)
1,677
European species threatened with extinction
(2020, IUCN)
-9%*
proportion of Annex II species (huntable species) with a good status is 9% lower
(2020, European Environment Agency)
Sweden
is the country with the largest forest area, in the EU
(2022, EU Comission)
+7%*
increase of species with poor and bad status
(2020, European Environment Agency)
1 024 691
of hectares (ha) burned in Europe as of September 23 2025
(September 23 2025, EFFIS)
Empowering Our Network for Nature
True community development extends to our shared environment. It is the process by which our nonprofit members and their local communities work together to defend and restore the natural world. By uniting our efforts, sharing best practices, and advocating for stronger protections, we can collectively ensure a sustainable and thriving future for Europe’s ecosystems.
Our main members
Our core nonprofit members unite forces to drive powerful, collaborative action for nature protection across Europe.
And who knows - maybe your nonprofit will become the next one?
A Unified Force for Nature
Join our growing alliance of nonprofits and NGOs to make a bigger impact. By uniting our expertise, resources, and voices, we can strengthen conservation efforts across Europe, influence environmental policy, and protect vital ecosystems from the ground up.