A major mechanism for conservation of biological diversity is through the designation and appropriate management of a network of protected areas. These are positioning the country well for the process of accession to the EU. The instruments most pertinent for the conservation of biodiversity and protection of natural heritage are the Law on Nature Protection, the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, and the National Strategy for Sustainable Development. The Law on Nature Protection, (No.67/2004, 14/2006, 84/2007, 35/2010, and 47/2011) transposes the EU Birds Directive and Habitat Directive.