![]() The society for the protection of the White Stork
was founded in 1989 with the objective to re-introduce the white stork in the southern Palatinate between Schweighofen and Kandel (Viehstrich-Gebiet, Südpfalz). This aim requires a rich, changing countryside, with meadows, ponds, hedges and rushes for the stork and its food supply.
Accordingly, the name of the society was enhanced in 1995 around the ,,Action for Biotope and landscape protection“. This name stands for the double strategy of the society. The society supports the re-introduced but still endangered white stork in the southern Palatinate through nature and countryside protection by creating a suitable habitat for this respectable species, as well as other endangered animals and plants.
Our strategy comprehends:
First results:
Other endangered species, such as the "hen harrier" and the "corncrake" benefit from the engagement to a diversely structured landscape. Among approx. 100 bird species in the ,,Viehstrich“ area, stonechats, red-backed shrikes and corn buntings can be found.
We offer:
The Society's structure:
The committeeThe committee consists of people with diverse training, experience, contacts and manual capacities, including natural scientists.
Application forms for membership can be are obtained from the president and the other committee members.
The annual subscription is 10 €.
Information concerning the society‘s events appear in the regional press, the internet, or are sent by post.
Your membership and help offers you the possibility to get to know nature better, as well as to protect and improve the white stork‘s living base.
The white stork has returned home to southern Palatinate (Germany) bordering Alsace (France).
Let us profit from this species while re-establishing an ecologically intact landscape with diverse structural elements.
The white stork represents the southern Palatinate as well as the northern Alsace and thus also suports a cross-border regional identity in the heart of Europe.
Guest from abroad are welcome to visit our area at the (former) border between Germany and France. We may assist in findings suitable accomodation if required. Do not hesitate to contact us (Tel. +49 (0)6340 918596). |
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