Fight for biodiversity: concerns and solutions in the Haßbergen!
Fight for biodiversity: concerns and solutions in the Haßbergen!
Floriansplatz, 97437 Haßfurt, Deutschland - On July 17, 2025, around 40 citizens came to the district office at Floriansplatz to take part in the panel discussion under the motto "Biodiversity in Franconia" of the Bündnis 90/The Green Haßberge district association. At the event, the urgent challenges that the biodiversity in the region faces were examined. The interesting discussion was moderated by Christian Ruser, the district chairman of the Greens in the Haßberge district.
In the round, die -hard environmentalists and experts did not miss the opportunity to contribute their perspectives. Among the podium participants were Niklas Wagener, the forest policy spokesman for the Greens parliamentary group, Florian Tully from the Steigerwald National Park Association, the former head of the Sailershausen University Forest Office Hans Stark and Klaus Mandery from the Nature Conservation Bavaria. Klaus Schineller, a city councilor and organic farmer, was also there.
threats and options for action
During the lively discussion, the experts found that the biodiversity in Franconia is high, but is increasingly under pressure. Threats such as intensive agriculture and forestry, climate change and area sealing were identified as central problems. These challenges are not only felt locally, but also reflect more extensive global trends, as shown in the WWF study "Wildlife in A Warming World". This study examines the effects of climate change on almost 80,000 animal and plant species and makes it clear that particularly species-rich regions such as the Amazon rainforest have passionately struggle under the consequences of an average temperature rise of 4.5 degrees Celsius, not to mention the associated dramatic developments.The participants of the panel discussion also discussed the need for options for action to counteract these challenges. Political control, municipal initiatives and an active commitment on site were emphasized as essential steps. In this context, those present expressed the desire for specific hands -on offers and more public education.
highlight of the event
A highlight of the event was the spontaneous visit by Dorothee Bär, the research minister, who was very well received by the citizens. Their appearance caused positive reactions in the audience. Paul Knoblach, member of the state parliament, and Thomas Vizl, the deputy district administrator of the district of Schweinfurt, also stopped and actively participated in the discussion.
The topics that were discussed ranged from insect death to the role of agriculture to the promotion of natural gardens. The increasing concern for the decline in biodiversity shows that there is something! There is a lot to do so that the variety of nature remains protected in Franconia. Those present agreed that educational work and joint action are essential to give the endangered habitats and their residents a perspective.
With these pressing questions in the back of the head, we can only hope that the exchange between politics and citizens was a start in the right direction that evening. As the WWF study shows, we are challenged worldwide to counteract the negative effects of climate change and to preserve biodiversity not only here in Franconia, but everywhere in the world.
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