City of Augsburg's Nature Preservation Council
The City of Augsburg has appointed the members for the 11th term of its Nature Conservation Advisory Board, a body that plays a crucial role in advising the city administration on nature conservation issues. This advisory board, like its counterparts across Bavaria, is composed of experts and representatives from various stakeholders, including environmental organizations, local government, and experts in fields such as nature conservation, landscape management, vegetation science, biology, or agriculture and forestry.
The board's responsibilities include reviewing planning proposals impacting natural habitats, supporting the maintenance and protection of local biotopes, and promoting environmental education and awareness within the community. Members often work voluntarily, contributing their expertise to balance urban development with ecological preservation.
The board meets approximately every two months, with the agenda covering current topics on environmental and species protection, upcoming construction projects, planned measures in protected areas, and general nature conservation issues. The meetings are chaired by the Environmental Referent of the City of Augsburg.
While the meetings are not open to the public, they are an essential part of ensuring that conservation priorities are considered in local decision-making. Members are obligated to maintain confidentiality about matters they become aware of, with confidentiality required unless the facts are obvious or do not require secrecy.
The term of office for the Nature Conservation Advisory Board is five years, with the 11th term beginning on September 1, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2029. The board consists of 10 members, with 5 voting members and 5 deputies.
The board's discussions also cover general nature conservation issues related to the city of Augsburg's environment, species protection, construction projects, and protected areas. The board is responsible for providing scientific and professional consultation to the nature conservation authorities.
The meetings of the Nature Conservation Advisory Board take place in the City of Augsburg, contributing to the city's commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection.
The City of Augsburg's Nature Conservation Advisory Board, comprising experts from fields such as environmental-science and vegetation-science, political representatives, and local government, will provide scientific and professional consultation for nature conservation issues, environmental-education, and species-protection in the city. During their discussions, they will review planning proposals, support biotope-maintenance, promote awareness, and deliberate over general news related to environmental conservation.
