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Conservation of plants, animals and nature

Intact flora and fauna and thriving nature are important for our quality of life. Here you will find services and information regarding nature conservation – for example, about proper handling of waste materials, chemicals and emissions.

Information about Rights & Duties

  • Health and safety obligations by activity
  • Recycling and waste management

Frequently used services

  • Apply for a permit to breed, keep and trade animals
  • Landschaftspflege Förderung
  • Hausschlachtung Durchführung
  • Request information from the register of contaminated sites or soil protection cadastre
  • Kostenerstattungsbetrag für Ausgleichsmaßnahmen für den Naturschutz Erhebung
  • Genehmigung zum gewerbsmäßigen Entnehmen, Be- oder Verarbeiten wild lebender Pflanzen Erteilung
  • Request approval for animal testing