Species protection is an important aspect of nature conservation and landscape management. Most native animal and plant species as well as their habitats and refuges are protected under species protection legislation.
Specially protected animals may not be caught or killed, and their nests, eggs or homes may not be destroyed or disturbed. Measures that lead to an impairment of animals and plants require the express approval of the Lower Nature Conservation Authority. This applies, for example, to the removal of hornets' or swallows' nests.
Nesting and breeding site protection
From March 1 to September 30 of each year, it is prohibited to clear, cut or destroy hedges, hedgerows, bushes, reeds and reed beds. This prohibition serves to protect the nesting, breeding, living and refuge sites of various animal species, especially birds.
Only careful shaping and maintenance cuts to remove the annual growth of the plants may be carried out. Violations of the Federal Nature Conservation Act can be punished with heavy fines.
In nature reserves where animals worthy of protection regularly occur, it is forbidden to leave the paths or let dogs run free, among other things to protect the native flora and fauna.
For further information, please contact the team at the Lower Nature Conservation Authority.
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