Naturschutzgroßprojekt Thüringer Kuppenrhön gGmbH

The Naturschutzgroßprojekt Thüringer Kuppenrhön is an initiative-rich and future-oriented organization located in the heart of the cross-border UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön. Here are the central aspects of the project:

The project focuses on comprehensive conservation measures aimed at preserving and promoting the natural diversity and ecological integrity of the area. Key activities include the renaturation of habitats, the protection of endangered species, and the promotion of sustainable land use practices.

The main mission of the Naturschutzgroßprojekt Thüringer Kuppenrhön is to ensure the long-term protection and sustainable development of the area. The preservation of biodiversity, the promotion of ecological connectivity, and the integration of conservation and local community are at the forefront. The values of the project include respect for natural resources, the promotion of sustainability, and strengthening collaboration between local stakeholders and conservation experts.

The project pursues several central sustainability goals:

• Preservation of Biodiversity: Targeted measures ensure the protection of endangered species and habitats. Examples include the occurrence of the capercaillie, the Rhön spring snail, and various rare plant species[2][5].
• Ecological Connectivity: The project promotes the networking of biotopes to support the migration and survival of species.
• Sustainable Land Use: Sustainable agricultural and forestry practices are promoted to enable a circular production of food and raw materials.
• Community Work: The project works closely with local communities and organizations to achieve broad acceptance and participation in conservation measures[5].

The Naturschutzgroßprojekt Thüringer Kuppenrhön is part of the larger context of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön and the Green Belt, a linear structure along the former inner-German border that forms the longest continuously protected biotope network in Europe[2][3]. By integrating into these larger conservation initiatives, it is ensured that the project's measures are embedded in a comprehensive and coordinated framework that supports the protection of natural resources and the promotion of sustainability on a broad scale.

• 1 - https://www.bfn.de/projektsteckbriefe/thueringer-kuppenrhoen
• 2 - https://www.ngp-kuppenrhoen.de
• 3 - https://www.umweltministerkonferenz.de/documents/bericht-zu-top-15_2_3_1670503408.pdf
• 4 - https://www.ngp-kuppenrhoen.de/kontakt.html
• 5 - https://natura2000-thueringen.de/files/content/downloads/2024_02_Newsletter_KompZ_Natura_2000-Stationen.pdf