Species, ecosystems, landscapes Division

This division is the federal authority responsible for biodiversity, ecosystems and land-scapes, as well as for hunting and fisheries.

Its main activities are the:

• conservation, development and sustainable use of biodiversity and landscapes
• maintenance and development of ecosystem and landscape services
• creation of conditions for sustainable hunting and fishing
• assessment of federal legislative responsibilities in the protection of nature and landscapes
• awarding of subsidies under the NCHA, Hunting Act (JSG), Federal Act on Fisheries (BGF), Forests Act (WAG)

The division is responsible for the following topics:

Topic Biodiversity

Topic Landscape

The division consists of:

Management, Staff Unit, Secretarial Office

Species and habitats

Wildlife & Forest Biodiversity

Water habitat

Rural area

Landscape Management

Last modification 01.05.2020