Eco-points and compensation areas
City of Brandenburg an der Havel
Recognised compensation sites and eco-account measures for your compensation obligation in the independent city Brandenburg an der Havel. greeNature solutions, your nationwide full-service partner for statutory nature conservation compensation according to the Brandenburg impact mitigation regulation (HVE).
The City of Brandenburg an der Havel at a glance
The independent city Brandenburg an der Havel lies in the west of Brandenburg, about 60 km west of Berlin. With approximately 229.71 km² city area, about 73,900 people live there. The city is almost completely surrounded by Havelland and Potsdam-Mittelmark districts and is divided into eight city districts and several rural areas.
Giving its name and shaping the landscape is the Havel, which runs through the city area in a far-branched system of river arms, lakes and oxbows. The Havel lake chain includes, among others, Beetzsee, Breitlingsee and Plauer See. Naturally, the city lies in the area of the Central Brandenburg plains and lowlands (BfN natural region D12), whose ground moraine plains and broad lowlands reflect the Weichsel ice-age influence on Brandenburg. To the south, Fläming (D11) offshoots extend into the city's surrounding area.
Ecologically significant are the floodplains and wetlands of the Havel lowland. Several Natura 2000 sites lie in the city area, including the FFH site Middle Havel with oxbows, wet meadows and floodplain forests, as well as the large-scale EU bird protection area Middle Havel lowland. According to the city, several FFH and bird protection areas are wholly or partially in the city area.
Economically, Brandenburg an der Havel is characterised by the steel and metal industry, machinery and gear manufacturing as well as medium-sized commerce. Residential building, commercial settlement, conversion sites and transport projects regularly trigger compensation requirements according to the statutory nature conservation impact mitigation regulation, which Brandenburg applies through verbal argumentation based on the Guidance for implementing the impact mitigation regulation (HVE).
🗺️ Associated natural regions
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📍 City districts
🌿 Ecological features
- Nature reserve and FFH site Middle Havel, floodplain landscape with oxbows, wet meadows and floodplain forests
- EU bird protection area (SPA) Middle Havel lowland, large-scale resting and breeding area
- FFH site Gränert, alder carr and lowland bogs at city edge
- FFH site Beetzsee-Rinne and lowlands, succession zones and reed beds
- Landscape protection areas Brandenburg forest and lake region and Westhavelland
- Nature reserve Great Freedom near Plaue and Nature Reserve City Havel, water-shaped urban nature on the Havel
✅ greeNature on the ground
greeNature solutions operates nationwide and is familiar with the statutory nature conservation impact mitigation regulation of Brandenburg. We know verbal argumentation assessment according to the HVE, the Brandenburg eco-account and coordination with the lower nature conservation authority of Brandenburg an der Havel from project experience and accompany impact projects in the Havel region from assessment through implementation.
Typical measures in the city of Brandenburg an der Havel
Water and floodplain restoration
Reconnection of Havel oxbows, development of near-natural bank zones and wet meadows in Havel lowland. Such measures improve the condition of flowing and standing waters and create habitat for fish, dragonflies and waterfowl.
Sealing removal in city area
Dismantling of sealed surfaces on industrial sites and conversion locations, followed by soil loosening and site-appropriate greening. Sealing removal is effective compensation in urban context for impacts on soil and water balance.
Grassland extensification in surrounding area
Conversion of intensively used sites to species-rich wet and fresh meadows in the lowlands around the city, adapted mowing and no fertiliser promote meadow-breeding birds and flower-visiting insects.
Hedges and habitat networks
Establishment of hedges, field copses and margins in the stripped arable field landscape of the districts; stepping-stone habitats connect Havel valley, Gränert and Fläming offshoots for brown hare, grey partridge and wild bees.
Species protection CEF and FCS
Advance compensation measures (CEF) under section 44 BNatSchG, such as replacement roosts for bats, reptile habitats on railway embankments and fallows plus amphibian waters to permanently secure the ecological function of affected breeding sites.
Floodplain forest and new afforestation
Development of site-appropriate alder and ash stands in the lowlands as well as broadleaf mixed forest on drier plain sites, long-term upgrading of forest and soil functions in the city's surrounding area.
Protected species in the Havel lowland, Beetzsee and Middle Havel
Kingfisher
Near-natural banks and oxbows of the Middle Havel provide kingfisher with breeding sites in vertical walls and fish-rich hunting waters. Bank erosion and waterway margin restoration are typical compensation measures for its benefit.
About this species ›Bats
Old building stock, trees and waters in the city area serve bat species as roosts and hunting territories. In renovation and demolition, roost losses must be avoided; replacement roosts and tree structures secure ecological function.
About this species ›Sand lizard
Railway systems, slopes and derelict land in urban space are preferred habitats for sand lizard. In construction and infrastructure projects, relocation to prepared habitat sites counts among frequent CEF measures.
About this species ›Great crested newt and amphibians
Small water bodies, ditches and wet hollows of Havel lowland house great crested newt, red-bellied toad and other amphibians. Newly created, fish-free spawning waters are proven compensation measures near waters.
About this species ›Northern lapwing and meadow-breeding birds
Wet meadows and lowlands around the city are habitat for northern lapwing and further meadow-breeding birds. Extensively managed, high-water-table wet grassland and adapted mowing times promote breeding success of these open-land species.
About this species ›Beaver and otter
Havel, Beetzsee and the branched tributary waters are core habitat for beaver and otter, both protected under the FFH Directive. Continuous, structured waters and undisturbed bank areas secure their presence.
Which projects trigger a compensation obligation?
Residential building and settlement development
New residential areas, densification and development of conversion sites in the city trigger compensation obligations through urban planning according to the impact mitigation regulation. greeNature provides suitable compensation sites and coordinates them with the lower nature conservation authority.
Commerce and industry
Expansion and new establishment in the industrial environment of the steel, metal and gear manufacturing sectors as well as new commercial areas lead to land sealing and generate compensation requirements covered through compensation and replacement measures.
Transport and infrastructure
Road and bridge construction projects over the Havel, rail systems and expansion of harbour and waterway infrastructure affect soil, waters and trees and trigger statutory nature conservation compensation and replacement obligations.
Energy and grids
Photovoltaic free-field systems in city surroundings and expansion of supply and grid infrastructure require impact and compensation assessment according to the HVE and in water-adjacent locations species protection assessments under section 44 BNatSchG.
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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