Conservationists campaign for the preservation of the Elbe floodplains
Humans have severely altered the habitats along the Elbe. Alluvial forests and wet meadows are now only fragmentary. Biodiversity is dwindling. This should now come to an end.
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Fewer and fewer hedgehogs in Saxony - endangerment on the rise
They are cute and adorable, despite their prickly shells. But for hedgehogs, habitats in Saxony are becoming smaller and smaller and there is less and less food - more and more injured and sick animals need help.
Fewer and fewer hedgehogs in Saxony - endangerment on the rise
They are cute and adorable, despite their prickly shells. But for hedgehogs, habitats in Saxony are becoming smaller and smaller and there is less and less food - more and more injured and sick animals need help.
Existence threatened: Saxon carp producers fight for survival
Many fish farms in Saxony are up to their necks in water. Rising costs, regulations from the authorities and an increase in fish predators are making life difficult for them. The state wants to give them more money.
Dresden has to cut down around 150 trees due to drought stress
The copper beeches in the forest park in Dresden-Blasewitz have survived for up to 150 years. But the heat of recent years has been too much. Climate change is becoming more and more noticeable.
BUND Saxony welcomes rejection of the industrial area in Wiedemar
A huge industrial estate was to be built in the district of North Saxony. But nothing will come of it for the time being. The majority of the town voted against it.
Nabu: Over 70 roost sponsors for bats in Saxony
They hunt silently and are important for ecosystems. But the habitats of bats are becoming narrower, insects are becoming fewer - this endangers many species, including in Saxony.
Environment Minister: species extinction in Saxony a threat
For Environment Minister Wolfram Günther, species conservation and climate protection go hand in hand. Over the past five years, a trend reversal has been initiated, but there is still a lot to do, says the Minister.
Saxony wants to preserve orchards in the long term
In Saxony, work is continuing on creating blooming landscapes. Among other things, the state wants to preserve its orchards and is now researching how this can best be achieved.
Kreuzchor sings for Saxony's forests in Dresden Heath
The Kruzians, whose domicile is churches and concert halls, were already drawn to Saxon Switzerland in 2023. Now the famous boys' choir is once again giving a charity concert - in nature and for nature.
Increased controls at Lake Bockwitz for nature conservation
Increased controls at Lake Bockwitz are intended to protect nature, as breaches of the rules endanger the ecosystem. The town of Borna reacts.
Many bird species endangered - ospreys on the rise
The osprey is once again more common in Saxony. In contrast, populations of other bird species are declining. A mammal that is not native to this country is causing problems.
River Kirnitzsch in Saxon Switzerland becomes more animal-friendly
A weir is being dismantled to make the river near Bad Schandau passable for fish and aquatic life.
1,000 hectares of Dauban forest to become wilderness
Nature conservation in the Dauban Forest is making progress. An area on the site of the former NVA military training area is to be left entirely to nature.
Federal states see federal government as responsible for water supply
The coal phase-out is not only bringing about considerable changes in Lusatia. The consequences extend all the way to Berlin.
Saxony: Districts receive pre-emptive right for nature conservation areas
Saxony makes it easier for districts to acquire nature conservation areas through pre-emption rights and lowers the minimum age for voluntary work in nature conservation to 16.
Children and young people in Saxony involved as Young Nature Guards
Building mud huts, weaving wicker baskets, listening to birdsong: Children and young people from Saxony got involved as "Young Nature Guards" on Saturday.
BUND sees environmental protection jeopardized by the rise of populists
The environmental association BUND has warned of serious consequences for climate and nature conservation due to the rise of populist parties. Europe is at a crossroads with the elections on June 9. "Democracy, the existence of the EU and the possibility of effective environmental protection would b ..
Saxony: House sparrow, starling and great tit most frequently seen in bird census
Over 3300 birdwatchers took part in the bird count in Saxony at the beginning of May. House sparrows, starlings and great tits were the most frequently seen birds.
Four illegal wolf killings registered in Saxony
In the current monitoring year, four illegally killed wolves have been found in Saxony. The LKA and LfULG warn of the number of unreported cases.
More wolf kills expected at the start of the grazing season
The grazing season begins in Saxony. This also increases the risk of wolf attacks. How can livestock owners protect themselves?
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
Saxony's Ministry of Agriculture supports environmentally and climate-friendly agriculture with 26 million euros
The Saxon Ministry of Agriculture is transferring 26 million euros to applicants for environmental and climate-friendly measures in agriculture.
Environmental associations call for careful handling of Easter bonfires
Environmental organizations give tips for environmentally friendly Easter bonfires and warn of the negative effects on animals and the environment.
UN award for project to protect the freshwater pearl mussel
A project to breed and release the endangered freshwater pearl mussel into the wild receives a UN award.
Millions in funding for Saxon-Czech cooperation
Seven further projects are being funded with 9.25 million euros for cross-border cooperation between Saxony and the Czech Republic. These include the Silver Route project, which aims to develop sustainable tourism offers in order to better connect the 22 components of the UNESCO World Heritage Ore M ..
First lynxes released into the wild in the Ore Mountains
Around 20 lynx are to be released into the wild in Saxony by 2027. The first two animals have now made a start.
Deutsche Bahn relies on hybrid locomotives with electricity and chip fat
Deutsche Bahn wants to make its freight transport more environmentally friendly and is relying on hybrid locomotives powered by electricity and diesel from chip fat.
Deutsche Bahn presents new hybrid locomotives powered by chip fat and electricity
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is presenting new hybrid locomotives that run on chip fat and electricity to make freight transport more environmentally friendly.
Climate activists block road crossing in Dresden for fair climate protection
Climate activists protest against environmental destruction and demand fair climate protection in Dresden.
Perfect conditions for bark beetles after storm depression
After a storm at the end of last year left damage in the forests of the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains, experts fear further negative effects from the bark beetle. The district announced in Pirna on Wednesday that the dead wood that had been felled served as a suitable breeding ..
Conservationists get in the mood for fire salamander season
Spring makes everything new: this message also applies to numerous animal species. With rising temperatures comes movement in the animal world. This applies not least to amphibians.
Citizens' initiative fails: energy projects south of Leipzig are implemented
A citizens' initiative has failed in its attempt to prevent two energy projects south of Leipzig. The referendum on the "Green Power Park" and "Kleinzössen Energy Park" projects in Neukieritzsch was negative.
Concern about the high number of amphibians and reptiles at the conservation center
Worrying number of amphibians and reptiles at Nabu's species conservation center in Leiferde.
Climate change threatens the ecosystem in the Wadden Sea Unesco World Heritage Site
The consequences of climate change on land and at sea are increasingly changing the ecosystem in the Wadden Sea. New study shows unprecedented changes.
Green Power Park planned on site of former briquette factory south of Leipzig
A green power park with a data center, green hydrogen production and battery storage is being built on the site of a former briquette factory.
Authorities search for adders and smooth snakes
Native snake species are increasingly dependent on the protection of their habitats. The Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district office asked the public for support on Monday. Specifically, it is about the rare smooth snake and the adder - the "Reptile of the Year 2024" in Germany. Anyone who spot ..
Conservationists help local authorities to maintain bodies of water
The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) wants to help municipalities in the lignite regions affected by structural change to maintain their watercourses. The association announced in Chemnitz on Thursday that the "Living Banks" project will support them in meeting EU ..
Saxon alliance for the protection of the fire salamander
An alliance for the protection of the fire salamander has been formed in Saxony. The aim is to set up a monitoring and early warning system to protect the fire salamander in Saxony, the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district office announced in Pirna on Wednesday. The Dresden University of ..
Conservationists call for more consideration for trees
"My friend, the tree": the song by singer Alexandra became a cult song at the end of the 1960s. Even decades later, trees are still dependent on human support - especially in the coming weeks.
Failure of the authorities to protect nature after gravel extraction near Ottendorf-Okrilla
One year after a piece of forest near Ottendorf-Okrilla was cleared for gravel extraction, Left Party politician Antonia Mertsching has accused the authorities of serious negligence.
BUND project combines rainwater retention and species protection
The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) wants to better combine rainwater retention with species protection
Overnight stays in Saxon Switzerland National Park temporarily prohibited
Boating in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is temporarily prohibited from February to mid-June in order to protect the wildlife.
Salmon in Saxony return with a delay
Never before have the first salmon returned to Saxony as late as this year. The State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology announced on Friday that it was only on Wednesday that the first impressive salmon was caught during routine monitoring in the Lachsbach stream near Bad Schandau. ..
Hour of the winter birds: Nabu calls for a bird count
The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (Nabu) Saxony has called for the annual bird count. During the nationwide "Winter Bird Hour" from January 5 to 7, birds can be counted for any hour and reported to Nabu.
Environmentalists: road salt in winter damages trees in summer
The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) has called for alternatives to the use of road salt. Its use torpedoes all efforts to protect urban trees from the hot summers caused by climate change, explained Daniel Blume, deputy head of BUND Dresden on Wednesday. "The vit ..
Seed library provides seeds for amateur gardeners
After the gardening season began in March, the seeds provided by the Dresden Seed Library were completely sold out within a few weeks. Now there is a replenishment.