1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
-Environmentally and ecologically sound development of the recreation area between the Rhine and the Knielinger lake to increase biodiversity. (Ref. 3)
-Introducing recreational areas and activities for city residents around the estate Maxau (Ref. 3)
-Developing a strategic visitor guidance concept with the objective to release pressure from ecologically fragile stretches (Ref. 3)
-Improvement of the landscape ecosystem by changing from intensive agriculture to organic agriculture and grazing areas (Ref. 3)
-Reviving cultural heritage by making use of domestic crop varieties in agriculture (Ref. 3).
-Introduction of environmental education concepts in collaboration with the "Birkenhof" and the nature conservation centre. (Ref. 3)
-Introducing recreational areas and activities for city residents around the estate Maxau (Ref. 3)
-Developing a strategic visitor guidance concept with the objective to release pressure from ecologically fragile stretches (Ref. 3)
-Improvement of the landscape ecosystem by changing from intensive agriculture to organic agriculture and grazing areas (Ref. 3)
-Reviving cultural heritage by making use of domestic crop varieties in agriculture (Ref. 3).
-Introduction of environmental education concepts in collaboration with the "Birkenhof" and the nature conservation centre. (Ref. 3)
Quantitative targets
1/3 of the agricultural area shall consist of organic agriculture coupled with educational activities (Ref. 3)
Transforming 208,600 sqm of intensive agriculture into 125,150 sqm of extensive rich pasture, 10,250 sqm annually newly created agricultural fallow land and 2,500 sqm of forb communities within the extensive agricultural area (Ref. 3)
Transforming 208,600 sqm of intensive agriculture into 125,150 sqm of extensive rich pasture, 10,250 sqm annually newly created agricultural fallow land and 2,500 sqm of forb communities within the extensive agricultural area (Ref. 3)
Monitoring indicators defined
Unknown
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Implementation activities
The revival of the old estate Maxau and the surrounding area by appointing new leaseholders (an agriculturist and a biologist) who in addition to the restaurant are responsible for ecologically sound agricultural farming and animal husbandry. They offer guided tours for visiting families and school groups to provide insights into modern agriculture (Ref. 2). Information boards on the different stations in the park explaining the unique nature, biodiversity and economic value of the area were set up. (Ref. 2). The Rhine promenade which was created on top of the dike to connect bicycle and walking routes with the Pamina national park attract city residents to the riverbanks of the Rhine (Ref. 2). The “Rhine terrace”, consisting of 26 stairs which invite visitors to sit down and watch the river and ships were implemented and a playground was created. (Ref. 3 and 5).
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
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