Management, grazing and nature conservation in the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve

Pastures of high biodiversity value are a characteristic feature of the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. The ecological conditions of the pastures evolved under traditional grazing regimes (so-called Allmende), where livestock of a municipality was commonly grazed. Due to socio-economic conditions, maintenance of the traditional grazing regimes becomes more and more difficult today.

The project objectives reflect a long-standing need in the region and correspond to the requirements of the biosphere framework concept. In a joint project, the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve, other departments of the Freiburg Regional Council, and different stakeholders cooperate in a joint project, where The Landespflege Freiburg is responsible for conceptual processes, data mining, and science management.

Die Projektziele spiegeln einen langjährigen Bedarf in der Region wider und entsprechen den Anforderungen des Biosphären-Rahmenkonzeptes. In einem Verbundprojekt arbeiten das Biosphärenreservat Schwarzwald, andere Abteilungen des Regierungspräsidiums Freiburg und verschiedene Akteure zusammen. Die Landespflege Freiburg ist verantwortlich für die konzeptionellen Prozesse, die Datengewinnung und das Wissenschaftsmanagement.