Landschaftsschutz

Landscape protection includes all measures for the special protection and care of nature and the landscape of a specific area.

The objectives are the preservation, development or restoration of the

• performance and functionality of the ecosystem,
• regenerative capacity and sustainable use of natural resources,
• the diversity, character or beauty of the landscape,
• special cultural and historical significance of the landscape,
• special significance for recreation

In order to protect landscapes, certain parts can be declared landscape conservation areas. In these landscape protection areas, all actions that change the character of the area, impair the landscape or the performance and functionality of the ecosystem or run counter to the special purpose of protection are prohibited.
Landscape protection areas are designated in order to preserve or restore the typical natural character of the area and to safeguard it for use by future generations.

Further information can also be found at the Landscape Information System of the Rhineland-Palatinate Nature Conservation Administration.

The higher nature conservation authorities (Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Nord or Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Süd) are responsible for designating landscape conservation areas. The lower nature conservation authorities are the point of contact for citizens. Their tasks are carried out by the district administrations or, in the case of independent cities, the municipal administrations.

Please contact them for further information.