Therefore, preference will be given to projects aimed at:
- conservation and restoration of populations of rare and endangered species of plants and animals, as well as their habitats;
- improvement of management of specially protected natural areas (PAs) and sustainable development of its buffer zone;
- elimination of threats to biodiversity and ecosystems located outside protected areas;
- the fight against alien species, whose fault is reduced in the number of indigenous species;
- expansion and strengthening of networks of natural territories for biodiversity conservation (Ramsar sites, Bionet, Key botanical and ornithological territories, Emerald network);
- involvement of the local population in the conservation and sustainable use of natural ecosystems;
- protection of rare species of cultivated and wild populations of domesticated plants and animals;
- conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources that have actual and potential value for the agricultural and forestry industries;
- development and implementation of environmentally friendly methods of pest control in agriculture and forestry;
- creating opportunities for local farmers in the field of biodiversity conservation;
- stimulation of project proposals for conservation of biological diversity in agricultural lands, including demonstration of progressive technologies and their dissemination;
- building the capacity of public initiatives in this area, increasing the awareness of local communities about threats to biodiversity;
- development of agroecotourism on and in the immediate vicinity of protected areas.
