The UK is among the worst countries in the EU for protecting its wildlife habitats, says an official report.
Britain, Belgium and Denmark report around 70% of habitats are in unfavorable or bad condition.
Holland registered just 4% of its habitats in good condition; environmentalists say the figures are unacceptable.
The report by the European Environment Agency and the European Commission is based on data from member states.
It says EU laws designed to protect wildlife and habitats appear to be working - but only in a patchy way.
The document, State of Nature 2015, comes after the European President Jean-Claude Juncker has launched a review into the fitness of the wildlife and birds directives.
Business groups have warned that "green tape" is hindering Europe's attempt to boost the economy and create jobs. Juncker says he wants better regulations – but wildlife groups fear that means looser regulation.
Yesterday's report shows only a minority of species in favorable conservation status in most member states.
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