TALLINNA LINNAELUSTIKU STRATEEGILINE ANALÜÜS JA SOOVITUSED ELUSTIKU SÄILITAMISEKS

The report evaluates the state of biodiversity in Tallinn using the Singapore Index, where the city scored 62 out of 100 points. While Tallinn performs well in terms of native species richness and the proportion of natural areas, it lacks a dedicated biodiversity strategy and faces challenges such as habitat fragmentation and a lack of political priority for nature conservation. A survey of city officials highlights a perceived decline in urban forests and natural communities over the last decade. The document concludes with strategic and tactical recommendations, including the creation of a biodiversity action plan, improved integration of nature conservation into urban planning, and the establishment of a biodiversity council.

• Tallinn scored 62 out of a possible 100 points when applying the Singapore Index, with nearly half of the indicators allowing for maximum points, though some scales were noted as too lenient.
• The city's natural and semi-natural areas cover approximately 40 km², representing over 25% of the total city area, although these areas are distributed unevenly across districts.
• Tallinn lacks a specific local biodiversity action plan, which resulted in zero points for that specific indicator in the Singapore Index.
• A survey of city officials revealed a strong consensus that urban forests have decreased in area over the last ten years, with 86% of respondents noting this negative change.
• Officials identified several primary obstacles to biodiversity conservation, including the lack of political will, the failure of general plans to ensure the integrity of green areas, and a fear of developers and legal disputes.
• There is a significant gap in the protection and monitoring of bats in the city; officials noted that bat habitats are likely never checked before building reconstruction or demolition permits are issued.
• The report recommends that the city government integrate biodiversity preservation as a primary goal in strategic documents, create a biodiversity council, and develop guidelines for developers to enrich or preserve biodiversity during planning.

APA

Uustal, M., Kuldna, P., & Peterson, K. (2010). TALLINNA LINNAELUSTIKU STRATEEGILINE ANALÜÜS JA SOOVITUSED ELUSTIKU SÄILITAMISEKS. Stockholm Environment Institute. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/4356.pdf

Chicago

Uustal, Meelis, Piret Kuldna, and Kaja Peterson. TALLINNA LINNAELUSTIKU STRATEEGILINE ANALÜÜS JA SOOVITUSED ELUSTIKU SÄILITAMISEKS. Stockholm Environment Institute, 2010. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/4356.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{uustal2010tallinna, author = {Uustal, Meelis and Kuldna, Piret and Peterson, Kaja}, title = {{TALLINNA LINNAELUSTIKU STRATEEGILINE ANALÜÜS JA SOOVITUSED ELUSTIKU SÄILITAMISEKS}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2010}, url = {https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/4356.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }