Gießen is planning a new festival site - conservationists raise the alarm!

Gießen is planning a new festival site - conservationists raise the alarm!

A new festival site in Gießen could soon become a reality, but the joy of it is overshadowed by serious concerns! The city plans to use an area behind the old police headquarters on Karl-Glöckner-Straße for up to 10,000 visitors. But the devil is in detail: conservationists raise the alarm! The terrain, which lies between waste incineration stoves and the Earth Cauter Weg could be a central habitat for several protected animal species, including the eagle owl and the endangered ingredients.

The urgency is great! As early as 2026, the existing open-air area must give way because the state of Hesse has registered its own use. The city has presented a possible alternative, but the Hessian Society for Ornithology and Nature Conservation (HGON) warns of the devastating consequences for the wildlife. "Euphoric planning ignores the valuable natural spaces that are at risk here," said the critical voices. A short -term resettlement of the animals is impossible and comprehensive plans would be necessary to ensure species protection.

Species protection examination in progress

The city of Gießen remains optimistic and refers to a commissioned species protection report that is currently in the exam. City spokeswoman Claudia Boje emphasizes that no decisions can be made without final results. The Atzel bush site is large, but it is not completely necessary for the festival, which arouses hope for viable solutions. The feasibility test has shown that the site is well suited in terms of size, noise protection and transport requirements. But time is pushing and the concerns of the conservationists remain!

So the discussion about the festival site in Gießen is in full swing, and while the city hopes for a positive solution, the question remains: How is species protection into account in this planning? The future of the new open-air area is on the brink!