Malta - Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)
Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in Malta was 17.26 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 17.26 in 2010, while its lowest value was 0.10 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 | 0.10 |
| 1991 | 0.10 |
| 1992 | 0.10 |
| 1993 | 0.11 |
| 1994 | 5.03 |
| 1995 | 5.18 |
| 1996 | 14.32 |
| 1997 | 14.33 |
| 1998 | 14.33 |
| 1999 | 14.57 |
| 2000 | 15.34 |
| 2001 | 15.58 |
| 2002 | 15.70 |
| 2003 | 15.88 |
| 2004 | 15.88 |
| 2005 | 15.88 |
| 2006 | 16.94 |
| 2007 | 17.26 |
| 2008 | 17.26 |
| 2009 | 17.26 |
| 2010 | 17.26 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Biodiversity & protected areas
