Rhine loss Karlsruhe: Citizens can help shape new bird protection plan!

Rhine loss Karlsruhe: Citizens can help shape new bird protection plan!

Karlsruhe, Deutschland - The bird sanctuary "Rheinniedung Karlsruhe - Rheinsheim" is the focus of a new management plan that is currently being developed by the Karlsruhe regional council. This area is not only part of the European Natura2000 protected area, but also an important habitat for numerous rare bird species. As the regional council reports, the design of the plan includes extensive information about the European bird species that live here, and formulates specific goals as well as measures for their protection and preservation.

The management plan is now in the design phase and can be viewed from interested citizens, associations and municipalities from November 22 to December 20, 2024. This can be done both in the Karlsruhe regional council and the Linkenheim-Hochstetten municipal administration. In addition, the plan will also be available online, which increases accessibility for everyone interested. An important deadline for comments runs until January 19, 2025, such as the regional council Karlsruhe.

a habitat for endangered species

The approximately 5,000 hectare area is not only a retreat for birds, but also a hotspot for biodiversity. Among other things, there are important occurrence of the kingfisher, which lives in the bank areas, as well as the turning hall, which is rarely found in Germany. The reed resources offer breeding places for the blue throat and the throttle tube singer, the singing of which fulfills the surroundings in the warm months. Birds of prey such as the black kite and the wasp buzzard are also at home here. This biodiversity makes the area an indispensable part of the ecological balance in the region.

The damp meadows and arable land are not only a habitat for white storks and meadow mug, but also an important rest area for migratory birds. In winter, diving and green elements as well as large groups of Nordic geese hibernate. These aspects underline the importance of the area for nature conservation and the preservation of biodiversity.

public participation and outlook

The public is invited to actively participate in the design of the management plan. Opinions should contain specific information about the affected areas in order to take into account the concerns of the citizens in the best possible way. After evaluating the statements received, the plan is finalized and published. This is a crucial step to ensure that the needs of nature and people in the region are brought into harmony

In summary, it can be said that the development of a new management plan for the bird sanctuary "Rheinniedung Karlsruhe - Rheinsheim" not only makes an important contribution to the protection of nature, but also offers the opportunity for citizens to actively participate in this process. The initiative shows how important it is to preserve the natural habitats and to promote the variety of wildlife, as well as the State Institute for the Environment Baden-Württemberg.