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  "bluf": "Article 6 of the EU Nature Restoration Law (Regulation 2024/1991) establishes legally binding targets for the restoration and expansion of urban green spaces and urban ecosystems across EU cities and towns. Member states must ensure: (a) no net loss of urban green space in urban areas by 2030 compared to 2021; (b) a net gain in the total national urban green space area and in urban tree canopy cover in urban areas by 2040; (c) a net gain in urban green space integrated into buildings and infrastructure in urban areas by 2050; and (d) an increase in urban tree canopy cover of 3% by 2050 in each city and town. The article creates obligations on member states to measure, plan, and increase urban biodiversity through green infrastructure in cities. The targets apply to all EU urban areas (cities and towns as defined in DEGURBA methodology) and require member states to integrate urban green space expansion into spatial planning and building regulations. Article 6 is particularly relevant for construction, real estate, and urban planning sectors.",
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