Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie Rheinland-Pfalz e. V. (GNOR)

The Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie Rheinland-Pfalz (GNOR) is a non-profit organization that has been actively promoting nature conservation in Rheinland-Pfalz since its founding in 1977 in Bad Münster am Stein.

• Conservation Projects: The GNOR initiates and operates a variety of conservation projects focused on the preservation and promotion of animal and plant species as well as their habitats. Current projects include bird monitoring, the lapwing project, the moor frog project, and various butterfly projects[4].
• Scientific Journal and Publications: The GNOR regularly publishes results of its faunistic and floristic work in the scientific journal "Fauna und Flora in Rheinland-Pfalz"[1].
• Environmental Education and Experience: The Nature Experience Center Wappenschmiede in Fischbach near Dahn offers environmental education and experience primarily for children and young people[4].

The main mission of the GNOR is to protect and promote the diversity of animals and plants in Rheinland-Pfalz. This is achieved through the collection and evaluation of knowledge about the local fauna and flora, the initiation of conservation projects, and participation in the establishment of statewide conservation goals. The GNOR works closely with universities, associations, museums, and other institutions to strengthen nature awareness in society[4].

• Cooperation Projects: The GNOR successfully operates cooperation projects with industrial companies, such as the project "Extraction Operations and Amphibian Protection" in collaboration with Basalt-Actien-Gesellschaft (BAG) and the Industrial Association of Stones and Earths. These projects aim to reconcile raw material extraction with conservation concerns and to protect and create amphibian habitats in quarries[2].
• Foundation proNATUR: In 2006, the GNOR established the Foundation proNATUR Rheinland-Pfalz, which is dedicated to the preservation and research of the diverse nature in the state. The foundation supports the publication of scientific works, the purchase and sustainable management of areas, as well as environmental education and nature research[4].
• Events and Excursions: The GNOR regularly organizes events, conferences, and excursions on faunistic and floristic topics to promote public awareness of nature conservation and to impart knowledge[4][5].

The GNOR is a central player in nature conservation in Rheinland-Pfalz and tirelessly advocates for the protection and preservation of local biodiversity. Through its diverse projects, collaborations, and educational initiatives, the GNOR makes an important contribution to sustainable development and environmental protection in the region.

• 1 - https://gnor.de
• 2 - https://www.basalt-lebensraeume.de/projekte/kooperationsprojekt-bag/gnor-ev
• 3 - https://www.gnor.de/pdf/GNOR_Info_101_Oktober_2005.pdf
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesellschaft_f%C3%BCr_Naturschutz_und_Ornithologie_Rheinland-Pfalz
• 5 - https://gnor.de/veranstaltungskalender/