Nature conservation in the Allgäu: District committee is right for project extension!

Nature conservation in the Allgäu: District committee is right for project extension!

Oberallgäu, Deutschland - The nature conservation project "Allgäu alpine variety" remains until summer 2028, despite controversial discussions in the district committee. Those responsible such as Fabian Höss and Annabel Kreysa are committed to protecting endangered animal species such as the Apollofalter and the Birkhuhn by targeted measures in the 630 Alps in the Oberallgäu. The district office now approved a three and a half year extension of the project, which aims at the connection between nature conservation and alpine economy in order to facilitate the challenging conditions for the alpine farmers. The funding amount has risen to 1.6 million euros since 2022, with the government of Swabia being willing to cover up to 90 percent of the costs, as the Allgäuer Zeitung reported.

criticism of the project management

Despite these positive developments, there is also resistance. Critics from the CSU argue that the Älpler now have less influence on their decisions and only participate in the program for financial support. Alfons Zeller expressed concerns about the dependence on bureaucracy, while district administrator Indra Baier-Müller and other supporters emphasized that the continuation of the project is decisive in order to meet the challenges of climate change together. The committee finally voted with 9 to 6 votes for the sequel, but on the condition that at least 70 percent of the project costs are covered, as reported on Oberallgäu.

A central aspect of the project is the promotion of sustainable management practices. Measures such as swing and grazing strategies receive valuable biotopes in the high alps. These interventions, which also include fertilization and liming, are crucial for the continued existence of biodiversity and habitats of the species rare in the Allgäu. Long -term plans are intended to ensure that the funds are used responsibly to protect both the flora and fauna in the alpine space and to support the alpine economy.

For further details on the concerns and goals of the “Allgäuer Alp variety” project, go to the Allgäuer Zeitung Or find out more on the website of Oberallgäu .