Eco-points and compensation areas
District of Elbe-Elster
Officially authorised eco-points and compensation areas in Elbe-Elster district. greeNature solutions is your full-service partner active across Germany for compensation under Brandenburg's impact mitigation regulation (sections 13 to 15 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG), HVE).
The District of Elbe-Elster at a glance
Elbe-Elster district lies in southern Brandenburg. Brandenburg does not divide its district territory into administrative regions; oversight is the responsibility of the State Environmental Office (LfU). The district can be geographically divided into three parts: the Elbe-Elster lowland in the west and south, the western Lower Lusatia in the middle and east, and the southern edge of the Lower Fläming in the far north.
The rivers Schwarze Elster (Black Elster) and the Elbe, which touches the district at Mühlberg/Elbe, are the name-givers. The landscape is predominantly a gently undulating old moraine region from the Saale glaciation with extensive outwash plains, valley sand lowlands and the Lusatian glacial valley. Pine plantations, heathland, sand dry grasslands and the floodplains of the Black and Little Elster characterise the area.
Ecologically important are the Lower Lusatian Heathland nature park (around 484 km², largely within the district) and parts of the Lower Lusatian Ridge nature park. Numerous FFH areas and the Lower Lusatian Heathland bird protection area safeguard heathland, pond landscapes and naturally dynamic running water sections.
The region is historically shaped by Lusatian brown coal. Post-mining landscapes, structural change following coal phase-out, and rapid expansion of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations and wind energy regularly generate substantial compensation requirements under the impact mitigation regulation.
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🌿 Ecological features
- Lower Lusatian Heathland nature park (around 484 km², largely within the district)
- Parts of the Lower Lusatian Ridge nature park
- SPA bird protection area Lower Lusatian Heathland (several partial areas, including Liebenwerda Heathland, Weißhaus near Doberlug-Kirchhain)
- FFH area Middle course of the Schwarze Elster
- FFH area Little Elster and Schacke lowland near Falkenberg
- Elbe valley lowland with floodplain areas near Mühlberg/Elbe
- Post-mining landscapes of Lusatian brown coal with raw soil sites and residual lakes
✅ greeNature on the ground
greeNature solutions operates across Germany and is familiar with Brandenburg's impact mitigation regulation. We understand verbal-argumentative assessment according to the guidelines for implementation of the impact mitigation regulation (HVE), the requirements of the lower nature conservation authority of Elbe-Elster district, and the characteristics of Lower Lusatian heathland and post-mining landscapes from project experience.
Typical measures in the district of Elbe-Elster
Running water restoration
Reconnection of oxbow lakes, naturally dynamic bank development and floodplain revitalisation on the Schwarze Elster and Kleine Elster, linked to habitat for kingfishers, fish and amphibians.
Heathland management & sand dry grasslands
De-bushing, sheep grazing and mowing to maintain open heathland and nutrient-poor sand grasslands in the Lower Lusatian Heathland, habitat for sand lizards and thermophilic insects.
Natural forest conversion
Conversion of structurally poor pine plantations into site-appropriate mixed forests with oak, birch and beech, increasing structural and old-growth timber content as a basis for bats and cavity-nesting species.
Grassland extensification
Conversion of intensively used areas into species-rich wet grasslands in the Elster lowlands, habitat for meadow-breeding birds such as northern lapwings and whinchats.
Post-mining restoration
Development of raw soil sites, small water bodies and dry habitats on post-mining and residual lake sites from Lusatian brown coal, sand lizard is a frequent target species.
Species protection CEF/FCS
Advanced compensation measures under § 44 BNatSchG: bat roosts, nest protection for black storks and raptors, replacement habitats for reptiles on railway embankments and post-mining sites.
Protected species in the Elbe-Elster lowland and western Lower Lusatia
Black stork
The extensive forests and naturally dynamic running waters of Lower Lusatia provide black storks with breeding and foraging habitats. Nest protection zones and safeguarding of undisturbed stream valleys are typical FCS measures.
About this species ›Northern lapwing & meadow-breeding birds
Wet lowlands on the Schwarze and Kleine Elster are habitat for northern lapwings and other meadow birds. Grassland extensification and re-wetting of depressions create suitable breeding areas.
About this species ›Sand lizard
Sand dry grasslands, heathland, railway embankments and post-mining sites are core habitats for the sand lizard. It is a frequent target species in infrastructure and energy projects and requires advanced replacement habitats (CEF).
About this species ›Bats
Old-growth forests, avenues and buildings in the district serve bats as roosts and hunting areas. Roost losses in renovation and felling are offset by replacement roosts and habitat trees.
About this species ›Kingfisher
The kingfisher breeds in bank collapse at naturally dynamic sections of the Schwarze Elster and its tributaries. Cliff modification and promotion of dynamic banks are proven compensation measures.
About this species ›Skylark
The open arable landscape of the Elbe-Elster lowland is habitat for skylarks. Lark windows, flowering strips and extensive field margin strips offset habitat losses in the open field.
About this species ›Which projects trigger a compensation obligation?
Brown coal & structural change
Lusatian brown coal shapes the east of the district. Reclamation and remediation of post-mining sites and structural-change projects following coal phase-out trigger extensive compensation and restoration requirements.
Energy & renewables
Ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations on conversion and post-mining sites and wind energy installations require nature conservation compensation, frequently with species protection measures for field birds and reptiles.
Infrastructure & traffic
Expansion and modernisation of federal and state highways, railway lines (Falkenberg/Elster junction) and water engineering works on the Elbe and Schwarze Elster entail compensation and replacement obligations.
Settlement & commerce
Commercial and residential development in Finsterwalde, Herzberg, Elsterwerda and Bad Liebenwerda creates impacts that can be compensated through eco-accounts and compensation areas. Land owners can offer their properties as compensation sites.
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