GefaÖ Gesellschaft für angewandte Ökologie und Umweltplanung mbH

Protecting ecosystems through comprehensive environmental planning

The organization provides applied ecology and landscape planning services to preserve habitats and promote biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems.

Species conservation projects for endangered species

GefaÖ implements species conservation projects, such as the Burbot project in flowing waters, contributing to biodiversity protection on land and in adjacent aquatic environments.

Comprehensively assessing and protecting aquatic ecosystems

Through aquatic ecology and fish monitoring, GefaÖ supports the sustainable use and protection of rivers, lakes, and their inhabitants, including the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive.

Monitoring fish populations for healthy waters

The organization conducts Water Framework Directive fish monitoring in Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz to assess water health and enable targeted conservation measures.

Sustainable infrastructure through environmental assessments

GefaÖ conducts environmental and social impact studies for infrastructure projects, such as substation construction, to minimize their ecological and social impact.

Monitoring for environmentally sound energy infrastructure

The organization monitors construction projects to enhance energy trade, for instance between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to ensure compliance with environmental standards.