CEF Measures Explained
CEF measures under § 44 BNatSchG explained clearly: advance species protection measures, examples for skylark, sand lizard and bat, process and timing.
Advance species protection measures under § 44 BNatSchG
CEF measures are advance compensation measures within special species protection. Their purpose is to maintain the ecological function of a breeding site or resting place of a protected species without interruption. The term CEF stands for continuous ecological functionality. The legal basis is § 44(5) of the Federal Nature Conservation Act.
Timing is decisive. A CEF measure must already be effective before the impact affects the existing habitat site. Only this keeps the function intact without a gap in time, and avoids the prohibition under § 44.
Typical examples
- Skylark: creation of skylark plots and flower strips in farmland.
- Sand lizard: creation of sand lenses, deadwood and stone structures as replacement habitat, often combined with a relocation.
- Bats: provision of replacement roosts and securing of foraging habitats.
- Amphibians: creation of new spawning waters and terrestrial habitats.
How we proceed
greeNature surveys the species affected, plans the appropriate measure, coordinates it with the nature conservation authority and implements it to a professional standard. On request, we take on the monitoring for the entire commitment period, so that proof of effectiveness is provided without gaps.
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A CEF measure for your project
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