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LIFE Project and Contact

LIFE living Natura 2000 is an EU-funded communication project for the Natura 2000 network in Bavaria under the auspices of the Bavarian Academy for Nature Conservation and Landscape Management (ANL). The project aims to demonstrate the importance and relevance of this unique network of protected areas for society and nature. Furthermore, it aims to increase knowledge about the European natural heritage in Bavaria and to change attitudes and behaviour in society, especially among the relevant actors.

The world’s largest nature conservation project, Natura 2000, preserves our Bavarian landscape and our animal and plant diversity. However, there is often a lack of knowledge about Natura 2000 and of acceptance and understanding for this European conservation tool – only 15% of those surveyed in Germany in an EU had already heard about Natura 2000 or know what it is.

The lack of knowledge or acceptance burdens the implementation process and hampers necessary measures. LIFE living Natura 2000 is intended to bring people even closer to the value of Natura 2000 in protecting our natural resources. The Natura 2000 network is based on the principles of participation and balance. The interests of all stakeholders are listened to and taken into account in accordance with the possibilities offered by the Natura 2000 principles.

LIFE living Natura 2000 is a life project in the field of “Administrative practice and information in the environmental field” and pursues the following core objectives:

UIncrease willingness to implement Natura 2000 and strengthen cooperation with central local partners.

Communicate the importance, objectives and relevance of Natura 2000 in Bavaria and Europe.

Involve politics and business with exemplary cooperations.

Promote information exchange and dialogue on the implementation of Natura 2000 at national and international levels.

Increase the appreciation of Natura 2000 and set it as a positive future theme for the conservation of nature and our landscape.

Target groups – Natura 2000 for ...

Representatives of interests and associations

... who, with their networks and goals as well as their commitment, are already accompanying the implementation of Natura 2000.

Landowners and property managers

... who have both the economic interests and the objectives of Natura 2000 in mind.

Policy level

... which also represents Natura 2000 in balance with other interests and appreciate its added value.

Generations to come

... who play a key role in the positive image of the Natura 2000 network and experience nature up close.

Timetable and Measures

Planned activities include: seven regional events, a first ambassador campaign, a brochure on Natura 2000 best practice examples from the EU, student activities on Natura 2000 Day and a photo competition.

Planned measures are the establishment of partnerships and sponsorships for Natura 2000 protected goods, the presentation of Natura 2000 Hot Spots, which are used for recreation and tourism, and other student activities.

We are planning participation campaigns, the promotion of products from Natura 2000 areas, further student activites and a competition (Natura 2000 – Award).

This year a further ambassador campaign is planned, a (cycling) hiking guide as well as further activities with students, but also a relay race with prominent athletes.

Funding

The total budget of the project is almost 3 million euros. The EU share is 60 %. The own share of 40 % is covered by the Bavarian Academy for Nature Conservation and Landscape Management (ANL), the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection (StMUV) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Fund. This includes financing the 3.75 staff positions located at ANL for the duration of the project.

Project Team LIFE Living Natura 2000 (ANL)

Johanna Schnellinger

Project manager
Tel.: +49 8682 8963 – 62
E-Mail: johanna.schnellinger@anl.bayern.de

LIFE Project and Contact

LIFE living Natura 2000 is a life project in the field of “Administrative practice and information in the environmental field” and pursues the following core objectives:

Target groups – Natura 2000 for ...