A white butterfly on a field scabious in a species-rich meadow
Saarland · SNG / BNatSchG (Ökokonto)
Natural region D52

Eco-points and compensation areas
District of Saarpfalz-Kreis

Conversion of intensive grassland to species-rich meadows. This supports field birds such as skylark and northern lapwing.

rund 418 km²
Hedgerow creation and landscape networking
~143.300
Establishment of hedgerows and shrub corridors in the open landscape. These elements network habitats and promote biodiversity.
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Species protection CEF and FCS
D52/D49
Building and tree quarters for bats, breeding support for birds of prey, amphibian ponds and insect-friendly structures.
Bliesgau
Black stork
District of and ecology

The District of Saarpfalz-Kreis at a glance

The black stork requires large, undisturbed forest complexes. Forest conversion with structural diversity supports the species.

Bats

Various bat species inhabit the Hochwald forests. Cavity retention, forest conversion and habitat networking are central measures.

Common sandpiper

A white butterfly on a field scabious in a species-rich meadow

🗺️ Associated natural regions

D52
Saar-Nahe-Berg- und Hügelland
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📍 Selected municipalities

Homburg (seat)St. IngbertBlieskastelBexbachMandelbachtalKirkelGersheim

🌿 Ecological features

  • Mining site reclamation
  • Former mining areas are ecologically upgraded. Such sites offer great potential for compensation.
  • Residential construction and urban development
  • New residential areas trigger impacts that are compensated through habitat enhancement and woodland conversion.
  • Commercial and industrial expansion
  • New commercial areas require compensation through habitat creation and woodland restoration.
  • Road and infrastructure projects

✅ greeNature on the ground

Road construction and transport projects are compensated through stream restoration, forest conversion and habitat networking.

Compensation in the district

Typical measures in the district of Saarpfalz-Kreis

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Energy and forestry projects

Renewable energy and forestry projects are compensated through habitat enhancement and species protection measures.

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Saarbrücken district

District to the north and west

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Merzig-Wadern

District to the north

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Palatinate

Neighbouring region to the east (Rhineland-Palatinate)

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Hunsrück

Neighbouring region to the north-east

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Lower nature conservation authority Neunkirchen district

Fachabteilung Naturschutz, Kreishauptamt Neunkirchen, Trierer Straße 76, 66538 Neunkirchen

Species diversity

Protected species in the Grassland extensification and meadow management

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How are compensation requirements determined in Neunkirchen?

In Saarland, the assessment follows the SNatSchG and biotope value procedures. greeNature determines the correct assessment for your project.

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Which protected species require consideration?

Black stork, bats, common sandpiper, amphibians and meadow-breeding birds are priority species in the district.

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Can I offer my land for compensation?

Yes. Forest, grassland and wetland areas are particularly suitable. You remain owner, greeNature manages the process.

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Eco-points & compensation areas Neunkirchen | greeNature

Compensation in Neunkirchen district according to Saarland nature conservation law.

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Sankt Wendel

Hunsrück and Saar-Nahe landscape

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Eco-points and compensation areas for Sankt Wendel district. greeNature provides full-service compensation in the region, active nationwide.

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Typical projects

Which projects trigger a compensation obligation?

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Inhabitants

Municipalities

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Natural regions

Sankt Wendel is a district with 560 km² and approximately 73,000 inhabitants in the Hunsrück and Saar-Nahe landscape. The district is shaped by extensive forests, streams and cultural landscapes. The landscape is attractive for tourism and nature conservation.

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In terms of natural regions, Sankt Wendel belongs to the Hunsrück (natural region D43) and Saar-Nahe Mountains and Hills (natural region D52). Beech forests and mixed forests characterise extensive forest areas. The district is rich in streams and has high biodiversity.

Ecologically, the district is valuable with FFH areas protecting forests and streams. Species-rich habitats support bats, woodpeckers, birds of prey and other forest species. The high forest cover and stream networks offer great compensation potential.

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Sankt Wendel (town)

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How it works

From enquiry to monitoring

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Contact and enquiry

Tell us your compensation requirement and the natural region. We check availability.

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Offer and advice

A transparent offer covering measure types, scope and availability.

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Coordination with authorities

Full coordination with the lower nature conservation authority. We handle everything.

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Long-term monitoring

Permanent securing of the land, management and documentation across the contract term.

Neighbouring districts

Eco-points in adjoining districts

RE
District of Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Türkismühle
NE
District of Neunkirchen
Winterbach
Frequently asked questions

All about eco-points
in the district of Saarpfalz-Kreis

Stream restoration
Wetland and amphibian habitat creation
Meadow management and grassland extensification
Hedgerow and connectivity creation
Species protection CEF and FCS
Black woodpecker
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