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Biodiversity and Landscape Division

This division is the federal authority responsible for biodiversity and landscapes, their ecosystem services, conservation, promotion and development, and sustainable use and hunting.

Its main activities are:

conservation, promotion and sustainable use of a rich biodiversity which is responsive to change
maintenance and quality-oriented development of the landscapes as a high-quality living, working and cultural environment
structuring and development of ecological infrastructure
setting the conditions for sustainable hunting
highlighting the beauty, particularities and diversity of nature and landscapes and their benefits for society and the economy
increasing the expertiseand raising the awareness on the importance and the protection and conservation of biodiversity and landscapes
assessment of federal legislative responsibilities in nature and landscape conservation
awarding of subsidies under the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage Act (NCHA), Hunting Act (JSG), Forests Act (WaG)