Eco-points in natural region D45
Eifel und Vennvorland
Compensation areas and eco-points in the natural region D45, the Eifel, in the border area of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia. greeNature operates nationwide and is familiar with the LKompVO and the responsible nature conservation authorities of both states.
Natural region D45 at a glance
The natural region D45, the Eifel, forms the north-western part of the Rheinisches Schiefergebirge. It extends across the south-west of North Rhine-Westphalia and the north-west of Rhineland-Palatinate to the border with Belgium and Luxembourg. Defining features are wooded plateaus, deeply incised river valleys of the Rur, Kyll, Prüm and Ahr, and the volcanically shaped landscapes in the east and south.
Geologically, the Eifel rests on Devonian shales, sandstones and limestones of the Rheinisches Schiefergebirge. This base is overlaid by the evidence of a young volcanism, which began around 50 million years ago and extends into the geological present. The Vulkaneifel, with its maars, cinder cones and tuff layers, is among the geologically most remarkable landscapes in Central Europe.
Ecologically, the range extends from near-natural beech and oak woodland, through the calcareous grassland and juniper heaths of the Kalkeifel, to the raised bogs of the Hohes Venn. The Eifel National Park in the North Rhine-Westphalian part protects large-scale woodland wilderness and is, among other things, a refuge for the European wildcat and black stork. Extensively managed montane meadows, including the well-known wild daffodil meadows of the Oleftal, complete the species diversity.
The legal framework for every compensation project is sections 13 to 15 BNatSchG. Because the Eifel is shared between two federal states, assessment follows the state in which the impact occurs. In the main Rhineland-Palatinate part, the Landeskompensationsverordnung (LKompVO) applies with habitat value points, and in the North Rhine-Westphalian part, the Eco-Account Ordinance under the Landesnaturschutzgesetz NRW applies. The special species protection under section 44 BNatSchG, for example through advance CEF measures, must be observed separately. greeNature assigns your project to the applicable system and provides suitable compensation areas.
📍 Districts covered
🌿 Ecological features
- Eifel National Park, the first national park in North Rhine-Westphalia, with large-scale wilderness development in beech and oak woodland
- Vulkaneifel UNESCO Global Geopark, with maars, dry maars and young volcanic formations
- Hohes Venn and Vennvorland with raised bogs in the border area with Belgium
- Wild daffodil meadows in the Oleftal and Perlenbachtal, a habitat of European importance
- Kalkeifel with calcareous grassland and juniper heaths in the limestone basins around Blankenheim and Hillesheim
- Harsh, rain-rich upland climate at the higher elevations of the Schneifel and Hohe Acht
✅ greeNature in this region
greeNature operates nationwide and manages compensation projects in the Eifel across both federal states. We know the Landeskompensationsverordnung in Rhineland-Palatinate, the eco-account rules under the Landesnaturschutzgesetz in North Rhine-Westphalia, and coordination with the lower nature conservation authorities from ongoing project work.
Typical measures in natural region D45
Near-natural woodland conversion
Conversion of spruce plantations and areas damaged by storms and bark beetle into site-appropriate beech and oak-hornbeam woodland, climate-resilient and permanently secured.
Montane meadows and daffodil meadows
Extensification and restoration of species-rich montane and wet meadows, including the wild daffodil populations typical of the Nordeifel, through adapted mowing and nutrient depletion.
Bog and wetland restoration
Rewetting of drained bogs in the Hohes Venn and Vennvorland, raising water levels, and removal of non-native woody vegetation to regenerate peat formation.
Watercourse restoration
Restoration of the Rur, Kyll, Prüm, Olef and Ahr, removal of channel modifications, planting of riparian woodland, and reconnection of floodplains for the kingfisher, amphibians and fish fauna.
Traditional orchards and hedgerow landscape
Management and new planting of traditional orchards and hedgerows in the Eifel cultural landscape, for example in the Monschauer Heckenland, as a habitat network and habitat for birds and insects.
CEF/FCS species protection
Tailored measures for the European wildcat, bats, amphibians and black stork, ranging from movement corridors and roosts to spawning waters, aligned with the LKompVO and NRW state law.
Protected species in the Eifel und Vennvorland
European wildcat
The extensive broadleaf woodland of the Eifel, especially in the national park, is among the most important European wildcat populations in Germany. Woodland connectivity, movement corridors and low-disturbance refuges are typical measures.
About this species ›Black stork
The disturbance-sensitive black stork breeds in the quiet, water-rich woodland areas of the Eifel. The retention of near-natural stream valleys and undisturbed old-growth stands secures its habitat.
About this species ›Bats
Beech woodland, adits and old bunker complexes provide roosts for the greater mouse-eared bat, Bechstein's bat, Daubenton's bat and brown long-eared bat. Roost protection and hunting habitat management are common CEF measures.
About this species ›Amphibians
The midwife toad and yellow-bellied toad live in the Vulkaneifel and the stream valleys. The creation of sunlit spawning waters and connected small water bodies is among the effective compensation measures.
About this species ›Kingfisher
The kingfisher hunts along the clear watercourses of the Eifel, such as the Kyll, Prüm and Olef. Near-natural banks with steep faces for nesting burrows and a good fish stock are essential, and provide good starting points for watercourse restoration.
About this species ›Hazel dormouse
The hazel dormouse inhabits structurally rich, berry-bearing woodland edges, hedgerows and coppice woodland in the Eifel. The retention of connecting woody structures and tiered woodland margins secures its populations.
About this species ›Your route to eco-points in D45
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