Intervention

The water bodies are the backbone of the biotope network in the region. The existing water system in the project area is therefore to be managed and adapted with small measures in such a way that it can both cope with the requirements of climate change and contribute to a significant improvement in biodiversity.

In these areas, public land can be managed by farms that are committed to protecting biodiversity. They must comply with specific requirements (e.g. on cultivation dates or the use of synthetic fertilisers). Farmers will also be allowed to establish extensive grazing areas, as this helps to promote biodiversity. Local production, especially the beef supply chain, will benefit from the "Labertal Ox" brand, which is designed to add value to local production.

In order to regulate and direct tourist and recreational activities, a wooden bird watching tower will be built near the village of Langquaid, which will allow the observation of the corridor of biodiversity without disturbing the fauna. Paths and cycle paths will be routed outside the project area in order to minimise disruptions as far as possible.

Specific Objectives and Approach

• The concrete actions taken will reverse the decline of biodiversity in the area and will be beneficial for the reported species; all at risk of local decline or extinction;
• Optimisation of connectivity, land management and biotope maintenance measures in line with the objectives of protecting species, peatlands, water and climate.
• Creation of a biodiversity corridor connecting the three Natura2000 protected areas involved;
• Creation, restauration and protection of grassland areas rich in species and wetland habitats typical of the floodplain (including small bodies of water for amphibians, dragonflies, etc.);
• Measures for the formation of humus with associated CO2 sequestration, such as increasing the presence of nitrogen in the soil to encourage microbial activity;
• Raise awareness of native species and biotopes and their need for protection through targeted public relations work, to increase acceptance of the measures;
• Educational activities aimed at increasing social knowledge and acceptance of wild species, potentially subject to illegal killing;
• Demonstrate how the integration of human needs (production of regional goods, local tourism, environmental education and awareness raising) with conservation-driven tasks can produce greater value for both biodiversity and human society;
• Inform and involve the local population on the background and results of the projects;
• Knowledge transfer outside the regions and in the EU: the developed methods will be passed on to other LPV staff in other regions in the context of qualification events.
  
  

Challenges

The intervention is complex due to the many interests at stake, which also concern political and economic choices. We need to overcome the current human mental form and understand that the survival of our species, in a limited space like our planet, depends on sharing it with other lives. The Reintegration Economy is a possible solution: 100% of Almo Nature's profits are allocated to Fondazione Capellino to carry out projects to safeguard biodiversity.

For this reason, the biodiversity corridor in Bavaria is made possible thanks to the support of all those who choose Almo Nature products: every purchase helps support vital projects like this, protecting our planet and its precious biodiversity.