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The Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. (LBV) is Bavaria's oldest and one of the largest nature conservation associations, which has been dedicated to the protection of Bavarian nature since 1909. As an independent organization, the LBV is committed to preserving biodiversity and protecting valuable habitats in order to preserve Bavaria's unique nature for future generations.
Core Areas and Services:
Nature Conservation: The LBV is actively involved in a variety of nature and species conservation projects. These include the protection of endangered animal species such as birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and insects, as well as the preservation and maintenance of habitats such as Alpine regions, water bodies, agricultural landscapes and urban areas. The LBV operates its own protected areas and area management to ensure local nature conservation.
Environmental Education: The LBV attaches great importance to imparting knowledge about nature and its interrelationships. With a wide range of environmental education measures, including environmental stations, the Nature Conservation Youth (NAJU), its own kindergarten and programs for schools, daycare centers, families and senior citizens' homes, the LBV helps to create awareness of the importance of nature conservation and to inspire people of all ages to appreciate nature.
Nature Conservation Policy: The LBV actively promotes a nature-compatible policy and takes a stand on current issues such as climate change, insect mortality, land sealing and the energy transition. Through well-founded analyses and constructive proposals, the LBV contributes to ensuring that nature conservation concerns are taken into account in political decisions.
Research and Monitoring: In order to record the state of Bavarian nature and to check the effectiveness of protection measures, the LBV carries out extensive monitoring projects. Modern technologies such as bioacoustics and satellite telemetry are used.
Guide and Service: The LBV offers a wide range of information and expert tips on all aspects of nature conservation. These include guides on topics such as bird feeding, natural garden design, animal rescue and sustainable lifestyles. Interested parties can follow the lives of wild animals up close via webcams.
Mission and Values:
The LBV pursues the mission of protecting and preserving Bavaria's nature. The association values:
Community: Nature conservation can only succeed together. The LBV relies on cooperation with members, volunteers, partners and the population.
Sustainability: The LBV acts in the long term and with a focus on the future in order to secure the natural foundations of life for future generations.
Knowledge: Sound knowledge is the basis for successful nature conservation. The LBV relies on research, monitoring and education to continuously improve its work.
Independence: As an independent association, the LBV can freely raise its voice for nature and campaign for its protection.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives:
The LBV has set itself ambitious sustainability goals and is involved in numerous initiatives to achieve them. These include:
Promotion of biodiversity: Protection and preservation of native flora and fauna.
Protection of habitats: Preservation and maintenance of valuable natural areas.
Environmental education: Imparting knowledge about nature and its interrelationships.
Sustainable agriculture: Promotion of environmentally friendly agriculture.
Climate protection: Commitment to a nature-compatible energy transition and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The LBV invites all nature lovers to actively participate in nature conservation in Bavaria. Become a member, donate, volunteer or visit one of the LBV's numerous events. Together we can protect Bavaria's nature and preserve it for future generations.
