The report says the increasing use of land for farming, along with climate change, tourism and poor land management, are to blame for the loss of biodiversity across the 27-nation bloc. The study, released Monday, assessed 216 habitats and 1,182 species.

The report compiled national statistics from across the EU. It concluded 65% of habitats and 52% of species are considered in bad or unfavorable conservation status.

EU Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas is calling on member states to step up efforts to set aside land for conservation.

EU countries have agreed to put aside 17% of their territory to preserve habitats.