Eco-points and compensation areas
District of Cochem-Zell
Eco-points and compensation areas in Cochem-Zell district, professionally developed and coordinated with the responsible nature conservation authority according to the Landeskompensationsverordnung Rheinland-Pfalz (LKompVO). greeNature supports compensation and replacement at the Mosel, Eifel and Hunsrück and operates as a full-service partner nationwide.
The District of Cochem-Zell at a glance
Cochem-Zell district lies in the north of Rheinland-Pfalz and is traversed by the Mosel in wide meanders. The deeply incised river valley separates two uplands: to the north and west the Eifel, to the south the Hunsrück. From this location arises membership in three BfN natural regions, the Mosel valley (D43), the Eifel (D45) and the Hunsrück (D42).
Geologically, the substructure is shaped by Devonian schists and greywackes of the Rhenish Slate Mountains. The Mosel has incised itself up to 250 metres deep, creating in the process sun-exposed steep slopes, rock bands and narrow tributary valleys. In the northern district area, around Ulmen and Kaisersesch, the volcanically shaped East Eifel with the Ulmener Maar, Germany's youngest maar, extends into the district.
Ecologically the district is extraordinarily diverse. The warmth-benefiting Mosel steep slopes with dry stone walls, rocky grassland and vineyard fallows harbour warmth-loving reptiles, wild bees and rare plant communities, whilst the extensive broadleaf forests of Eifel and Hunsrück form retreat areas for European wildcats, black storks and numerous bat species. Several Natura 2000 areas secure these habitats, including the bird protection area Forests between Wittlich and Cochem and the FFH area Mosel slopes and tributary valleys of the Lower Mosel.
Economically, steep-slope viticulture (Zeller Black Cat, Calmont near Bremm as one of Europe's steepest vineyard slopes) and tourism predominate. Vineyard land consolidation, wind energy expansion on the Eifel and Hunsrück uplands, road and municipal construction projects and business development in the Kaisersesch area regularly trigger compensation requirements under §§ 13 to 15 BNatSchG, assessed via the LKompVO.
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🌿 Ecological features
- FFH area Mosel slopes and tributary valleys of the Lower Mosel (5809-301), calcareous grasslands, rocky grassland and vineyard fallows of the steep slopes
- EU bird protection area Forests between Wittlich and Cochem (5908-401), habitat for black storks and forest-dwelling bats
- Calmont near Bremm, one of Europe's steepest vineyard slopes with warmth-loving species
- Volcanically shaped East Eifel with the Ulmener Maar, Germany's youngest maar
- Nature conservation areas Dortebachtal, Brauselay and Falkenlay with rocky heathland and vineyard fallows
- Western smaragd lizard and wall lizard in the sun-exposed Mosel steep slopes
- Deeply incised valley streams of Endert, Alf and Altlayer Bach with naturally intact watercourses
✅ greeNature on the ground
With a base in Rheinland-Pfalz, greeNature works regularly in the north of the state. We know assessment according to the Landeskompensationsverordnung (LKompVO), the management of eco-accounts in the national compensation register (KSP) and coordination with the lower nature conservation authority of the Kreisverwaltung Cochem-Zell from practical experience. The peculiarities of Mosel steep slopes, Eifel and Hunsrück flow directly into measure planning.
Typical measures in the district of Cochem-Zell
Dry stone walls and vineyard fallows
Refurbishment of dry stone walls and development of vineyard fallows in the Mosel steep slopes, habitat for wall lizards, western smaragd lizards, grass snakes and warmth-loving wild bees.
Traditional orchards and calcareous grassland
Creation and management of traditional orchard stands and chalk calcareous grasslands on the uplands of Eifel and Hunsrück, structurally diverse habitats for red-backed shrikes, wrynecks and flower-visiting insects.
Valley stream restoration
Restoration of naturally intact watercourses and floodplains at Endert, Alf, Dorte and Altlayer Bach, promotion of kingfishers, bullheads and fire salamanders through riverbank structures and connectivity.
Broadleaf forest and forest margin
Development of structurally diverse and dead-wood-rich broadleaf mixed forests and tiered forest margins in Eifel and Hunsrück, habitat improvement for European wildcats, black storks and woodpeckers.
Bat roosts
Securing and enhancement of winter roosts in tunnels and vineyard walls and preservation of cavity trees, targeted for barbastelle bats, Bechstein's bats and further forest species.
Grassland extensification
Conversion of intensively managed valley meadows to species-rich extensively managed grassland in the moist basin areas of the Eifel, habitat for meadow-breeding birds, amphibians and butterflies.
Protected species in the Mosel, Eifel and Hunsrück
Bats of the Mosel slopes
Vineyard walls, old tunnels and the forests between Wittlich and Cochem harbour, among others, barbastelle bats and Bechstein's bats. Roost securing and forest development are typical CEF measures under § 44 BNatSchG.
About this species ›European wildcat in Eifel and Hunsrück
The extensive, quiet broadleaf forests are core habitat of the strictly protected European wildcat. Forest margin design, dead wood and habitat networks secure the networking of populations.
About this species ›Black stork
In the low-disturbance forest areas and at clear valley streams, the black stork breeds and hunts. Rest zones around nests and naturally intact watercourses are decisive for conservation status (FCS).
About this species ›Reptiles of the steep slopes
The sun-exposed Mosel slopes rank among the few German occurrences of the western smaragd lizard, with wall lizards, grass snakes and sand lizards. Dry stone walls and fallows are the most important measures here.
About this species ›Amphibians in volcanic lakes and streams
Fire salamanders in narrow valleys, midwife toads in quarries and yellow-bellied toads in wetland small waterbodies utilise the diversity of East Eifel and valley streams. Spawn habitats are created specifically.
About this species ›Kingfisher at Mosel and tributary watercourses
Steep banks and naturally intact stream sections provide the kingfisher with breeding and foraging habitats. Bank collapse zones, water margins and connectivity of tributary streams promote the species.
About this species ›Which projects trigger a compensation obligation?
Viticulture and vineyard land consolidation
Consolidations and developments in the Mosel steep slopes alter walls, slopes and path networks. Such vineyard land consolidations trigger compensation and replacement obligations that combine well with preservation of steep-slope habitats.
Wind energy on the uplands
Wind farms and repowering on the uplands of Eifel and Hunsrück require impact assessment according to LKompVO and species protection assessments and FCS measures for raptors, bats and black storks.
Transport and infrastructure
Expansion of federal and state roads, bypasses, bridges across the Mosel and measures on the Mosel railway line affect valley floodplains and slopes and regularly generate compensation requirements.
Business and settlement
Business and residential development, particularly in the transport-advantaged Kaisersesch area at the motorway corridor, requires nature conservation compensation. Owners of suitable land can cover this through eco-accounts.
From enquiry to monitoring
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Offer and advice
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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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