Eco-points and compensation areas
District of Cham
Immediately available eco-points from officially recognised eco-accounts. greeNature is your full-service partner for compensation under BayKompV in Cham district between Palatinate and Bavarian Forest.
The District of Cham at a glance
Cham district is the easternmost district of the administrative region Palatinate and borders the Czech Republic for a long stretch. At around 1,527 km², it is the largest district in the Palatinate by area. The location between the two mid-mountains Palatinate Forest in the north and Bavarian Forest in the south, separated by the warm-exposed Cham-Further Basin, is characteristic.
Geographically and geologically, the district is determined by the crystalline base rock of the East Bavarian mid-mountains. A striking feature is the Pfahl, a white quartz ridge that runs as a crystalline fault through the Bavarian Forest. The Regen and its tributary Chamb traverse the basin as defining flowing waters and create wide valley floodplains between the forested highlands.
Ecologically, the entire district is located in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. Outstanding is the Regen valley floodplain, at around 1,427 hectares the largest nature reserve in the Palatinate and part of the Natura 2000 site Chamb, Regen valley floodplain and Regen. The extensively managed meadows and pools are among Bavaria's most significant meadow-breeding bird areas, the forest-rich highlands provide habitat for numerous disturbance-sensitive species.
Economically, the district is characterised by a broad-based medium-sized structure, with focuses on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive and plastics technology as well as a strong tourism region. The largest employer is Zollner Elektronik AG in Zandt. Commercial and infrastructure projects, the expansion of federal roads B20, B22 and B85 as well as renewable energy installations regularly generate compensation requirements under BayKompV.
🗺️ Associated natural regions
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🌿 Ecological features
- Nature reserve Regen valley floodplain (around 1,427 hectares), largest nature reserve in the Palatinate and significant meadow-breeding bird area
- Natura 2000 site Chamb, Regen valley floodplain and Regen (Habitats Directive 6741-371 and SPA 6741-471)
- Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, which encompasses the entire district
- Cham-Further Basin, warm-exposed basin between Palatinate and Bavarian Forest
- The Pfahl, distinctive quartz ridge as geological guide of the Bavarian Forest
- Rötelseeweiher as inter-regionally significant resting and breeding area for waders and waterfowl
- Near-natural flowing waters Regen and Chamb with populations of beaver and otter
✅ greeNature on the ground
greeNature is active throughout Bavaria and supports compensation projects in the Palatinate and East Bavarian border area. We know the natural region peculiarities of the Palatinate and Bavarian Forest, the requirements of the lower nature conservation authority at Cham District Office and the regional land potential from project practice.
Typical measures in the district of Cham
Restoration of floodplains on Regen and Chamb
Revitalisation of old channels, bank structures and wet areas in the valleys of Regen and Chamb, to promote beaver, otter and typical floodplain habitats.
Meadow-breeding bird protection in the Regen valley
Extensification and rewetting of wet meadows as habitat for northern lapwing, great curlew, snipe and corncrake, coordinated with the conservation objectives of the Regen valley floodplain.
Near-natural forest conversion
Conversion of low-structure coniferous forests to site-appropriate mixed forests in the highlands of Palatinate and Bavarian Forest, with old and dead wood proportions for forest-bound species.
Flowing water and stream restoration
Dismantling of transverse structures and creation of near-natural water sections in the cool mid-mountain streams, favourable for freshwater pearl mussel, bullhead and migratory fish species.
Species protection CEF and FCS
Tailored measures according to BayKompV for sand lizard on railway and road embankments, bat roosts in forests and buildings as well as amphibian ponds for great crested newt and yellow-bellied toad.
Hedgerows and habitat networks
Establishment of hedgerows, field copses and stepping-stone habitats in the open landscape of the Cham-Further Basin, to network forest and open land habitats.
Protected species in the Palatinate and Bavarian Forest
Meadow-breeding birds in the Regen valley
The wet meadows of the Regen valley floodplain are among Bavaria's most important meadow-breeding bird areas, with significant populations of northern lapwing, great curlew, common redshank, snipe and corncrake. Extensification and rewetting are central compensation measures here.
About this species ›Kingfisher and otter on the Regen
Near-natural sections of Regen and Chamb provide habitat for kingfisher, otter and beaver. Steep banks, structured banks and continuous water bodies are typical target structures of CEF measures.
About this species ›European wildcat in the forest areas
The contiguous forests of the Palatinate and Bavarian Forest are part of the expansion area of the European wildcat. Forest connectivity, old and dead wood as well as low-disturbance retreat areas promote the species.
About this species ›Bats in forests and buildings
Greater mouse-eared bat, barbastelle bat and other species use forests, cellars and roof spaces in the region. Roost securing and creation of hunting habitats are frequent requirements in impacts.
About this species ›Amphibians in forest pools
Great crested newt, yellow-bellied toad and agile frog inhabit small water bodies, forest pools and former extraction sites. Creation of sunny breeding ponds is a proven compensation measure.
About this species ›Black stork in the forests
The low-disturbance, water-rich forests provide the black stork with breeding and feeding habitat. Nest protection and enhancement of forest streams count among the typical FCS measures in the region.
About this species ›Which projects trigger a compensation obligation?
Commercial and industrial
Cham district is a strong medium-sized industrial location with focuses on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive and plastics technology. Factory extensions and new business areas regularly trigger compensation and replacement obligations under BayKompV.
Infrastructure and transport
Expansion of federal roads B20, B22 and B85, bypass routes and bridge and railway projects in the Regen valley create impacts on nature and landscape for which nature conservation compensation is required.
Energy and renewables
Wind power sites in the forest-rich highlands, ground-mounted photovoltaic installations and use of hydropower on the Regen require compensation as well as species protection CEF and FCS measures for wind-sensitive species.
Settlement and tourism
Residential and commercial areas in towns and markets as well as tourism infrastructure in the Bavarian Forest require compensation measures. Landowners can offer their land as compensation areas.
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Coordination with authorities
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Long-term monitoring
Permanent securing of the land, management and documentation across the contract term.
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