Rangers protect the Isar: fewer wild campers, more peace for the game!

Rangers protect the Isar: fewer wild campers, more peace for the game!

There is a lot to discover in the upper Isar Valley and the surrounding region - not only for hikers and those seeking relaxation, but also for those who are actively involved in nature. The Nature conservation watch and the rangers of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district are in action every day to protect and preserve this wonderful landscape. Thanks to their attentive patrols, the number of illegal barbecue areas and wild campers on the Isar has fallen significantly, which contributes to the joy of the local wild animals.

It turns out that peace and quiet, especially at dusk and at night, is of great importance for the local game. However, challenges remain, particularly around Lake Lautersee, where unauthorized parking remains a problem. The nature conservation watchdog would like to make clear statements here with future controls and fines for violations of the landscape protection area. But it's not just here that there are problems with wild campers; These are also often found in the Karwendel Mountains.

Education is the top priority

A central concern of the rangers remains education. This provides information about the ban on drone flights in protected areas. Such flights can significantly stress wild animals and endanger breeding grounds. Rare species such as sandpipers and little ringed plovers are particularly worthy of protection: breeding areas for these birds are marked with yellow STOP signs, and entry is prohibited here from March 15th to August 10th.

Another focus is on recording invasive plant species. Volunteer members of the nature conservation watchdog also collect rubbish along the paths and banks in order to further reduce the burden on nature. At a recent meeting in Mittenwald, a positive interim conclusion was drawn. Mayor Enrico Corongiu warmly thanked the volunteers for their tireless commitment, and the district ranger Andreas Mühlbacher and area manager Mathilde Cuchet also praised the good cooperation with the nature conservation watchdog.

Unusual habitats in the quarry

A look beyond the district's borders shows that nature conservation is also being pursued in other regions. The former Nonnenklinge quarry in Esslingen is now a popular biotope in which, among other things Yellow-bellied Toad has found a new home. This strictly protected species has survived in this man-made environment despite the loss of its natural habitat.

The city of Esslingen plans to designate the area as a natural monument in order to continue to protect and promote this special biotope. Such initiatives are important because the whole of Germany is committed to protecting landscapes for various reasons. After Federal Nature Conservation Act Landscape protection areas are not only important for the preservation of nature, but also serve as recreational areas and reduce land consumption by settlements and infrastructure measures. Despite the lower protection intensity compared to nature reserves, the designation of landscape protection areas plays a central role in preserving our natural beauty.

With a shared commitment to nature and biodiversity, both the nature conservation watch in the Isar Valley and the initiatives in other regions stand for the important preservation of our landscapes. It is up to all of us to support and appreciate these efforts.