Main-Tauber-Kreis: Pioneer in the protection of field birds and amphibians!

Main-Tauber-Kreis: Pioneer in the protection of field birds and amphibians!

A lot is happening in the Main-Tauber district when it comes to protecting our winged friends. A comprehensive species protection offensive is being launched here, which covers three central topics. As Main-Echo reports, the plan includes the species assistance program for species affected by the expansion of renewable energies, a nationwide field bird protection program (LFP) and an amphibian protection program (LAP) for the rehabilitation and new creation of spawning waters.

In order to realize these ambitious projects, four additional positions in nature conservation administration were created in the Main-Tauber district. These will be distributed across the four administrative districts in order to implement the measures effectively. Since December 2024, Ann-Kathrin Bröger (M.Sc. Biology) has been the first contact person for detailed planning and organization in the area of ​​field bird protection. Her experience from the Bavarian nature conservation and agricultural administration brings a breath of fresh air to the region.

The goal of the species protection offensive

A central concern of this initiative is the combination of tried and tested measures with innovative ideas. The goal is clear: both agricultural businesses and species conservation should benefit from the programs. It is emphasized that small-scale, well-placed support measures are often enough to achieve a major impact.

The nationwide field bird protection program specifically aims to improve the situation of threatened field birds such as the skylark, the partridge and the lapwing. This shows a good hand in planning in order to protect nature and not to lose sight of agriculture.

National support for wildlife conservation

But the measures taken by the Main-Tauber district are not alone. They are part of the National Species Assistance Program (nAHP), which promotes projects to protect species and their habitats. According to Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, the program aims to improve the long-term conservation status of species - especially those that are influenced by the expansion of renewable energy. It was launched as part of the Federal Nature Conservation Act and is intended to support the expansion of renewable energies.

In the Main-Tauber district, not only species protection is very important, but also the protection of nature as a whole. One could say that the region has taken it upon itself to act as a pioneer in farmland bird protection. With this combination of innovative concepts and proven practical approaches, one could certainly speak of good business for nature and agriculture.

Now it remains to be seen how developments in the area of ​​species protection will develop. One thing is certain: There's something in the air in the region—and it's not just the song of the skylark.