Lithuania - Terrestrial protected areas

Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)

Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in Lithuania was 14.52 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 14.52 in 2010, while its lowest value was 1.98 in 1990.

Definition: Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.

Source: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.

See also:

Year Value
1990 1.98
1991 3.55
1992 11.29
1993 11.29
1994 11.29
1995 11.29
1996 11.29
1997 11.29
1998 11.42
1999 11.42
2000 11.42
2001 11.42
2002 11.70
2003 11.70
2004 14.22
2005 14.52
2006 14.52
2007 14.52
2008 14.52
2009 14.52
2010 14.52

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Biodiversity & protected areas