50 years of nature free purchase: Styria protects their valuable habitats

50 years of nature free purchase: Styria protects their valuable habitats

The Nature Conservation Association Styria has reason to celebrate. The club looks back on a remarkable success story that extends over half a century. Due to the targeted saving and preservation of endangered habitats, the nature conservation association has made a decisive contribution to the preservation of biodiversity in Styria. With the 250th edition of the "Nature Conservation Brief", not only is it a look back on these successes, but also a outlook in the future.

In the past 50 years, the nature conservation association has made remarkable progress through the acquisition and lease of space. Based on these measures, there are now 800 renaturation areas, which are distributed over around 360 hectares, under the protection of the association. These areas range from the extensive meadows in the Ennstal to the valuable flows on the Slovenian border.

The influence of nature free purchase

The concept of nature free purchase has made it possible for the nature conservation association to offer many endangered species a home. This is done by creating retreats that ensure that plants and animals are protected. New negotiations over 50 hectares are currently pending. These areas, which contain a variety of different habitats, are crucial for the protection of the Styrian ecosystem.

The plots obtained offer habitat for a variety of animal species, including beetles, butterflies and birds. Particularly noteworthy are the dazzling orchid meadows that come up with thousands of plants in different species. Measures to renaturation, such as the resettlement of rare butterfly species, show the success of these projects.

care is crucial

The care of these valuable areas is essential. Whether by mowing, outbinging or creating ponds - every measure has the goal of increasing biodiversity and creating new habitats. These approaches also support the requirements of the EU Nature Redes Act, which means that the nature conservation association acts as a pioneer in environmental protection.

A future-oriented project of the nature conservation association provides for the establishment of a biotope composite system. This network is intended to combine existing areas so that endangered species can move freely and open up new habitats. This vision is a central cornerstone for the long -term protection of biodiversity.

The magazine "Nature Conservation letter" that has been published since 1961 beats a bridge between the public and nature conservation by informing about progress and challenges. The co -founder of the magazine, State Councilor Hanns Koren, found that everything should be done to preserve the beauty of the Styrian landscapes. This philosophy continues to live.

The current edition deals with endangered animal species and critical questions about environmental policy are raised. Editor -in -chief Gabriele Hubich emphasizes that the nature conservation letter remains an important source of information even in digital times. With further expenses and the continued committed use of the nature conservation association, the hope of maintaining nature and its diversity in Styria in the long term.