hist-5070-photo-Germany Supports Trillion-tree Campaign

Germany Supports Trillion-tree Campaign

67.3% Of Land Has Been Converted From Forests/wilderness In Germany.

hist-5069-photo-Worldwide Admiration For German Environmentalism, Frank Uekötter

Worldwide Admiration For German Environmentalism, Frank Uekötter

hist-5067-photo-The End to German Nuclear Power

The End To German Nuclear Power

hist-5068-photo-The Gray Wolf Returns to Germany

The Gray Wolf Returns To Germany

hist-5066-photo-The Wild, Orderly Black Forest, Michael Imort

The Wild, Orderly Black Forest, Michael Imort

hist-5065-photo-European Conservation of the Golden Eagle, the Symbol of Germany

European Conservation Of The Golden Eagle, The Symbol Of Germany

hist-5064-photo-Corporate Cooperation Greatly Bolsters the Energy Transition

Corporate Cooperation Greatly Bolsters The Energy Transition

hist-5063-photo-Bitterfield, the Dirtiest Town in Europe

Bitterfield, The Dirtiest Town In Europe

Environmentally Destructive Speed Limits

Gray Wolves Go Extinct In Germany Due To Hunting And Habitat Loss

hist-5059-photo-Bavarian Forest National Park Established

Bavarian Forest National Park Established

Division U Established, Developing Numerous Environmental Acts

hist-5057-photo-Introduction of Industrial Farming Jeopardizes the Fragile Ecosystem

Introduction Of Industrial Farming Jeopardizes The Fragile Ecosystem

hist-5056-photo-Our Foundations of Life are Endangered, Green Charter of Mainau

Our Foundations Of Life Are Endangered, Green Charter Of Mainau

hist-5055-photo-National Parks Established Across Germany

National Parks Established Across Germany

hist-5054-photo-Efforts to Move Sustainable Forestry Past the Era of Fascism

Efforts To Move Sustainable Forestry Past The Era Of Fascism

hist-5053-photo-Efforts to Protect the Wutach Gorge

Efforts To Protect The Wutach Gorge

hist-5052-photo-The Ludwigshafen of My Youth, Robert Lauterborn

The Ludwigshafen Of My Youth, Robert Lauterborn

hist-5118-photo-"The Eternal Forest" 

"the Eternal Forest" 

hist-5049-photo-In the German Forest, Aldo Leopold

In The German Forest, Aldo Leopold

Reich Conservation Law Enacted

hist-5048-photo-Strikes in the Ruhr Valley Lead to Clear Skies & Life Without Pollution

Strikes In The Ruhr Valley Lead To Clear Skies & Life Without Pollution

hist-5046-photo-Lüneburg Heath, Germany’s First National Park, Established

Lüneburg Heath, Germany’s First National Park, Established

hist-5045-photo-Alfred Möller Develops the First Theory of Sustainable Forestry

Alfred Möller Develops The First Theory Of Sustainable Forestry

hist-5044-photo-Conservation is Enshrined in the Weimar Republic Constitution

Conservation Is Enshrined In The Weimar Republic Constitution

hist-5043-photo-Organized Conservation Begins in Germany

Organized Conservation Begins In Germany

hist-5041-photo-Bird Feathers Popular for Decorative Hats

Bird Feathers Popular For Decorative Hats

hist-5042-photo-Coal and Iron Transforms the Rhineland-Westphalia Region

Coal And Iron Transforms The Rhineland-westphalia Region

hist-5040-photo-German Society for Bird Protection Founded

German Society For Bird Protection Founded

hist-5039-photo-Conservation Laws Enacted to Protect Sturgeon

Conservation Laws Enacted To Protect Sturgeon

hist-5038-photo-Mining Pollution Everywhere

Mining Pollution Everywhere

Night Magic, Joseph Von Eichendorff

hist-5035-photo-Kaiser Joseph II of Germany Bans Animal Baiting for Sport

Kaiser Joseph Ii Of Germany Bans Animal Baiting For Sport

hist-5034-photo-The Woodlands, Chancellor of Bad Reichenhall

The Woodlands, Chancellor Of Bad Reichenhall

hist-5033-photo-Fishing Decrees Enacted to Prevent Species Depletion

Fishing Decrees Enacted To Prevent Species Depletion

hist-5032-photo-Sturgeon Fished into Oblivion

Sturgeon Fished Into Oblivion

hist-5031-photo-Nuremberg Forests Restored by Royal Edict

Nuremberg Forests Restored By Royal Edict

hist-5030-photo-The Whole Oak, Rhinelander Cleric

The Whole Oak, Rhinelander Cleric

The Forest Is A Common Space

hist-5098-photo-Germany Overview

Europe, Germany

Energy Transition

Legislative support for renewable energy was passed in 2010 and includes GHG reductions of 80–95% by 2050 and a renewable energy target of 60% by 2050, but getting has proved complicated


Agriculture

Conventional agriculture using pesticides and fertilizers and industrial-scale animal husbandry takes up over 50% of the land used in Germany and is causing extensive environmental damage.

Pollution

Germany was one of the chief centers of heavy industry throughout the 20th century, leaving a large legacy of pollution and environmental degradation.


Deforestation

 Due to the forestry industry, acid rain, and clearing for agricultural production, the forest cover in Germany has shrunk to 31.7%.

Fish in Peril

Damming and installation of locks along the rivers, industrial pollution, and the introduction of exotic species have all radically altered riparian ecologies making it difficult for fish to survive.

Most Pressing Issues

German Environmental Aid Association

The German Environmental Aid Association is a crusader for nature and consumers, forging alliances with politicians and the business world to promote the careful use of our natural resources.

Robin Wood

Robin Wood fights against forest dieback. The “Avengers of the Dying Forests“ draw people‘s attention through spectacular public actions.

Association for German Nature Conservation

The Association for German Nature Conservation (Deutscher Naturschutzring) is an associations of 95 groups that promote conservation and environmental protection

Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union

The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union works for the protection of biological diversity by focusing on the implementation of federal laws, highlighting species protection, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing

LIFE+ project

The LIFE+ project by Rheinauen works to re-establish critical ecological dynamics and valuable natural structures in the Rhine and Murg river valleys.

How You Can Help

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