Detailed description
Hamburg offers a high diversity of habitats for wild plant species and wild animal species. Almost 10% of Hamburg's land area is protected. From rivers to extensively used grassland areas to forests, Hamburg offers habitats for many species, including rare ones. But parks, tree-lined gardens, roofs and towers can also be important biotopes. The focus of nature conservation is
- Preservation of valuable natural biotopes through area protection
- Restoration of near-natural habitats and dispersal areas
- Preservation of irreplaceable habitats
- Preservation and development of site diversity
- Protection of microhabitats and special habitats
- safeguarding the habitat requirements of migratory species
- biotope development also on residential areas