Eco-points and compensation areas
District of Neustadt an der Waldnaab
For projects in Neustadt an der Waldnaab district, compensation obligations arise under BayKompV, which can be covered through recognised eco-points. greeNature accompanies you as a full-service partner from assessment through to secured measures on site.
The District of Neustadt an der Waldnaab at a glance
Neustadt an der Waldnaab district is located in the north of the Palatinate administrative region at the border with the Czech Pilsen region. It surrounds the independent city of Weiden in der Oberpfalz and borders the districts of Tirschenreuth, Bayreuth, Amberg-Sulzbach and Schwandorf. On around 1,427 square kilometres, around 95,700 people live, distributed across 38 municipalities. With a population density of only around 67 inhabitants per square kilometre, the district ranks among Bavaria's sparsely populated and strongly rural areas.
Geographically, the district is split in two. The east belongs to the Palatinate Forest (BfN natural region D63), a forest-rich mid-mountain range made of granite and gneiss, which at the Czech border with the Entenbühl reaches around 900 metres in elevation. To the west, the landscape transitions into the more gently undulating Palatinate-Upper Main hill country (natural region D62). The river valleys of Waldnaab, Haidenaab, Fichtelnaab and Pfreimd, which belong to the Naab drainage basin, as well as the numerous ponds and wet areas in the region are characteristic.
The entire district lies in the Northern Palatinate Forest Nature Park. Ecologically significant are the Waldnaab valley Habitats Directive site, the near-natural creek and river floodplains, extensive coniferous and mixed forests as well as the pond landscape typical for the Palatinate. The district has 14 Habitats Directive sites and several nature reserves. This diversity of habitats brings high nature conservation requirements with it, such as the protection of flowing waters, wet meadows and low-disturbance forest stands.
Economically, the region is traditionally characterised by the glass industry, manufacturing and agriculture and forestry. A special factor is the large Grafenwöhr military training area. Impacts from commercial and industrial settlements, transport projects, residential development and the expansion of renewable energies regularly trigger compensation obligations. greeNature bundles planning, land securing and implementation so that compensation is carried out in a legally binding manner under BayKompV.
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🌿 Ecological features
- The entire district lies in the Northern Palatinate Forest Nature Park with over 135,000 hectares of area
- 14 Habitats Directive sites secure habitats under the Fauna-Flora-Habitat Directive
- The Waldnaab valley Habitats Directive site is among the region's near-natural river valleys
- The Naab tributaries Waldnaab, Haidenaab, Fichtelnaab and Pfreimd shape the water landscape
- Pond landscape typical for the Palatinate provides habitat for amphibians and waterfowl
- The Palatinate Forest forms one of Bavaria's most forest-rich mid-mountain areas
- Grafenwöhr military training area is a defining element in the district territory
✅ greeNature on the ground
greeNature is active as a specialist firm for nature conservation compensation throughout the Palatinate administrative region and knows the natural region peculiarities of the Palatinate Forest and Palatinate-Upper Main hill country. We coordinate compensation and replacement measures with the lower nature conservation authority at Neustadt an der Waldnaab District Office, secure suitable land in the district and take on professional implementation and BayKompV-compliant documentation. This ensures that project developers in the district receive reliable, auditable compensation from a single source.
Typical measures in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Water body and floodplain restoration
The valleys of Waldnaab, Haidenaab and Pfreimd offer potential for near-natural development of riparian strips, creation of riparian buffer strips and restoration of floodplain habitats for kingfisher and fish fauna.
Pond and wetland management
In the Palatinate pond landscape, standing waters, succession zones and wet meadows can be enhanced, which benefits amphibians, dragonflies and waterfowl and generates valuable eco-points.
Near-natural forest conversion
Conversion of low-structure coniferous forests towards site-appropriate mixed forests with old and dead wood content strengthens habitats in the Palatinate Forest and permanently increases ecological value.
Grassland extensification
Conversion of intensively managed areas into species-rich extensively managed grassland with adapted mowing promotes skylark, meadow-breeding birds and insects in the open landscape sections of the hill country.
Hedgerows and traditional orchard meadows
New hedgerows, field copses and traditional orchard stands network habitats, provide hazel dormouse and birds with cover and food and richly structure the landscape image.
Dry and edge habitats
Creation of stone heaps, dry stone walls and sunny edges creates habitats for sand lizard and warmth-loving species, particularly as CEF measure ahead of impacts.
Protected species in the Northern Palatinate Forest
Black stork
The shy black stork breeds in the low-disturbance, old-wood-rich forests of the Palatinate Forest and uses near-natural streams as feeding territory. It is strictly protected under § 44 BNatSchG.
About this species ›Kingfisher
On the near-natural sections of Waldnaab and Naab, the kingfisher finds steep banks for breeding and clear water for hunting. Bank restoration secures and expands its habitat.
About this species ›Bats
Forests, water bodies and old buildings provide several bat species with roosts and hunting habitat. They are strictly protected under European law and are regularly species protection relevant in construction projects.
About this species ›Hazel dormouse
The nocturnal hazel dormouse lives in structured forest edges, hedgerows and scrub. For its preservation, networking structures and protection of shrub stands are crucial.
About this species ›Sand lizard
The sand lizard inhabits sunny edges, slopes and railway embankments. In impacts, advanced CEF measures such as new dry habitats are frequently required for it.
About this species ›Skylark
The skylark breeds on the ground in the open arable land of the hill country. Its decline makes extensification and skylark gaps effective compensation measures.
About this species ›Which projects trigger a compensation obligation?
Commercial and industrial areas
New or expanded commercial and industrial areas seal soil and trigger compensation obligations under BayKompV, which can be covered through eco-points.
Transport infrastructure
Road expansion and new construction as well as development measures have impacts on nature and landscape and require compensation, often linked with species protection assessments.
Renewable energies
Ground-mounted photovoltaic installations and wind energy installations require land and trigger compensation requirements that can be offset through nature conservation measures of high ecological value.
Settlement and residential development
The designation of new residential and construction areas leads to impacts for which legally binding compensation must be provided under the Bavarian Compensation Regulation.
From enquiry to monitoring
Contact and enquiry
Tell us your compensation requirement and the natural region. We check availability.
Offer and advice
A transparent offer covering measure types, scope and availability.
Coordination with authorities
Full coordination with the lower nature conservation authority. We handle everything.
Long-term monitoring
Permanent securing of the land, management and documentation across the contract term.
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