Solarpark Wehingen: Rothirsche in danger from new large construction site!

Solarpark Wehingen: Rothirsche in danger from new large construction site!

The Mettlach municipal council made a pioneering decision on the planned Solar Park Wehingen in the Cloef atrium in a public session on July 2, 2025. Mayor Daniel Kiefer found that despite the low participation of the public, not a single protesting conservationist was present. This could partly be attributed to the current protests of the hunters against the new State Hunting Act, in which many of them will participate in Mainz.

The solar park, which is planned on an area of ​​about 29 hectares on the tunnel back of the Pellinger Berg on Autobahn 8, is met with massive criticism. Opponents of the project fear the interruption of an important long -distance hiking trail for Rothwild. In the council meeting, the topic of the different reviews of the project was again controversial. At this point, well -known animal welfare organizations, such as the German Wildlife Foundation and the German Hunting Association (DJV), will raise their voice against the project.

ecological concerns and effects on wildlife corridors

A central concern of the critics is the endangerment of the last complete connection for wild animals, especially red deer, between the Saarland Hochwald and the French Massif de la Caner. Current reports show that the solar park would block around 60 to 70 percent of the usable width of the important wildlife passage due to high fences (up to 3.5 meters). This passage, which comprises the Pellinger Berg motorway tunnel, plays a crucial role for the unhindered hike of various animal species.

The concerns are not unfounded because the interruption of this connection increases the risk of inbreeding and diseases in red deer. Experts argue that the existing alternatives to wildlife hike are inadequate. In addition, it is criticized that the planning is not in line with the necessary species protection. The German Wildlife Foundation emphasizes that wildlife -friendly design approaches, such as permeable fences, would be necessary to minimize negative effects.

The role of solar parks and biodiversity

Despite the striving for renewable energies within the region, there is a growing awareness of the influence of solar parks on biodiversity. According to the Federal Nature Conservation Office, the development of biodiversity in the solar park depends heavily on the location conditions and the type of pre -use. A sensible design that is geared towards target biotopes could promote the ecosystem, for example by creating trees or flower strips.

A concept that is thought out in this regard that includes regular controls of the measures could help promote both renewable energies and the protection of biodiversity. However, the question remains whether the Weingingen solar park is actually a sustainable project or whether the ecological concerns predominate.

The debate about the Wehingen Solarpark once again shows how important it is to reconcile nature conservation and renewable energies. It is to be hoped that everyone involved will listen to the voices of the conservationists and shape the future together.

The developments around the solar park are still closely observed and the discussion about nature conservation and renewable energies remains a highly up -to -date topic in the region.