Germany Biotope

1 germany

1.1 legal basis
1.2 landscape plan
1.3 citizen welfare

germany

it characteristic in germany, birthplace of term biotope, authorities take initiative in conserving biotopes, maintaining consistency urban or rural planning , considering regions history , landscape.

legal basis

the federal nature protection law (bundesnaturschutzgesetz, since 1976) requires wild animals , plants , community should protected part of ecosystem in specific diversity has grown naturally , historically, , biotope , other living conditions should protected, preserved, developed, , restored. (number 9, clause 1, article 2). law requires kinds of biotope full of specific variety should not harmed development. there law mandates protection of biotopes. there provincial law corresponding federal one. such developments uncommon in times.

landscape plan

many german states obliged law produce landscape plan (landschaftsplan) part of urban planning, though these plans vary place place. purpose of landschaftsplan protect region s environment , landscape. these plans use text , figures describe present environmental state , proposed remedies. consider, example, regional lie of land, climate, wind direction, soil, ground water, type of biotope, distribution of animals , plants, inhabitants welfare , competition development projects.

citizen welfare

biotope preservation in cities emphasises recreation , relaxation citizens , improving urban environment. example, in reserve of karlsruhe in baden-württemberg people can cycle on bike path or walk dog, although forbidden gather plants , animals there or walk in exclusion zone. @ core of biotope preservation idea if civic life surrounded rich profusion of nature background in local history , culture, improved protecting nature , preserving landscape.