Target species in nature conservation
The loss of biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Many species live in open habitats such as meadows, pastures and wooded pastures, but these have often degenerated, become isolated or been lost entirely. By maintaining open land – for example, through mowing or grazing – valuable habitats and the animal and plant populations that live there can be preserved. In order to protect rare species, it may be necessary not only to preserve existing populations but also to reintroduce them to areas where they have become extinct. This requires an understanding of the needs and requirements of target species in terms of nature conservation and the development of effective measures for their preservation.
Impressions from previous projects
Research projects on target species in nature conservation
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Scabiosa canescens and its habitats in central Germany – preserve – protect – promote
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Restoration of the favorable conservation status, ecosystem services, and connectivity of grassland habitat types 6210(*), 6240*, and 6510 in the Karstlandschaft Südharz Biosphere Reserve (WEGe)
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Strengthening remaining populations of Jurinea cyanoides in the northern Harz foreland and along the Saale River, as well as monitoring other populations in Saxony-Anhalt
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Sustainable development and nature conservation-oriented management optimization of FFH habitat type 6510 and populations of the species of concern Dactylorhiza majalis (broad-leaved marsh orchid) in Saxony-Anhalt (NEMo)
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Grazing management and monitoring of calcareous dry grasslands in the FFH area “Tote Täler”