Affected by human agricultural activities, one-third of the birds in Europe are on the verge of extinction, and the ecosystem has been difficult to cope with the impact of human activities. Since 1980, the number of some common birds in the past has dropped sharply, such as larks and turtledoves. Among them, the number of turtledoves has dropped sharply or exceeded 90%, and will soon be included in the "Red List" of endangered species of the World Conservation Union; At the same time, the number of larks and garden birds has also decreased by nearly half.

The EU Environment Agency has assessed 804 natural habitats in Europe, of which 77% are in poor condition. Since a study in 2006, nearly one-third of the habitats have been severely damaged, and only one-fifth of the habitats are in good condition, which is far from the target of 34% in 2020, and 4% of the habitats have been improved.

Studies have shown that intensive agriculture and changes in natural terrain pose the greatest threat to animals and plants in Europe.