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Agriculture Fisheries Forestry … with many ways to experience Nature The ElbSchloss in Bleckede In Contact with the Countryside The construction of dykes along the Elbe began in the 14th In the past, the Elbe was one of Europe’s most fish-rich Somewhat less than a quarter of the biosphere reserve The countryside on the banks of the river Elbe represents an Since May 2002, this baroque Theere is a wide variety of different ways for visitors to century, and since then arable farming has played an increasing . However, the fish stocks began to deplete when the is wooded. The dry valley sand soils and dunes support ideal place for nature tourists. The biosphere reserve adminis- housed the information centre explore the rural beauty of the Elbe Valley. You can choose role in the marshlands. The fertile clay soils proved difficult to river was subjected to engineering measures from the end mainly pinewoods, which are of considerable interest tration supports the development of tourism in the region. Its ‘Lower Saxonian Elbe Valley’. It contains an exhibition between walking, cycling, fishing, riding or even travelling plough, but returned high yields. of the 19th century onwards, such as the construction of from the nature conservation point of view. The propor- aim is to enable visitors to experience nature without having a covering over 1,000m² which serves to display the unique in a horse drawn wagon. Don’t forget to bring a pair of Today, the main crops are winter grains and winter rape, groynes. These constructions caused the disappearance of tion of deciduous forest is only 22% of the total wooded OFHBUJWFJOGMVFODFPOJU5IF[POFTEFTJHOBUFEBTA$HSBEFBSF nature of the Elbe countryside as well as the efforts being binoculars with you, as there is always something worth whereby root crops are more prevalent on the lighter, sandy many shallow and still water areas as habitats for various area. Deciduous trees are found in small breaks on the included in a series of schemes promoting experience of nature made to preserve it. The centre also organises special events having a good look at – an Elbe beaver or saplings which it soils. The trend towards the utilisation of regenerative energy fish species. A further depletion occurred as a result of floodplains and in marshy areas. The state owned in a supervisedupervis manner. and guided tours. There is a 20m high tower next to the has felled, a group of frogs spawning together or the diverse IBTMFEUPXBSETBOJODSFBTFJONBJ[FQSPEVDUJPO industrial pollution. forests are administered by the Forestry Office ell as the main information centre at the ElbSchloss in ElbSchloss which provides a view over the riverside marshes. bird world, for instance. On the floodplains of the Elbe and its tributaries it is usually Since the water quality has begun to improve again, the in Göhrde. They are managed with a view to ede further information offices are being established in The ‘Umweltwerkstatt’ – the ‘environmental workshop’ – has Well worth recommending is a boat trip along the Elbe. And POMZQPTTJCMFUPVTFUIFMBOEGPSFYUFOTJWFHSB[JOHPSNPXJOH fisheries industry on the Elbe has started a comeback. Just long term, sustainable and ecologically sound ow, Dannenberg, Neuhaus and Preten. A carefully planned been set up to give children from kindergartens and schools for those who wish to get some exercise at the same time, The widespread marsh grasslands are intensively used for the within the stretches designated as biosphere reserve, 40 development. Some areas have been set aside ork of walking, cycling and riding paths is designed to the opportunity to discover nature at first hand. The Elb- guided canoe tours are a guarantee for a worthwhile experi- production of hay and silage. The harvest is used to produce different fish species were observed in 1999. However, the to develop as natural forests without any visitors ‘ keep to the right track’ and to provide them with Schloss also contains the regional tourist information centre. ence. A cycle trip along the dykes provide an especially good high-grade fodder for dairy farms. The meadows full of umbel- yield in terms of basic food fish such as eel and freshwater management measures. formation they need. Altogether visitors will find a wide Here, visitors can find out about the most attractive spots to way of gaining an impression of the Elbe countryside. You liferous plants which represent the naturally occurring vegeta- perch has not yet returned to previous levels. Also, species Many forestry administration measures are aim of possibilities for informed sightseeing, such as nature see, obtain help in finding accommodation and get up to date will pass by broad meadows, still waters, farmhouses and fruit tion here are only present in small areas. Contract schemes such as sturgeon, shad, river lamprey, and salmon encouraging near-natural conditions, e.g. throuugh an trails and infformation boards and leaflets which refer to each news on current local events. A café, a souvenir shop, a wick- gardens. The Elbe itself can be crossed via ferries and over with the aim of promoting nature con- are either missing altogether or only infrequently observed. increase in the proportion of deciduous trees. other. At selected locations observation towers offer panoramic er-workshop and the ‘Bleckeder Künstlerstätte’ round off the UIFCSJEHFTBU%ÚNJU[BOE-BVFOCVSH NBLJOHJUFBTZUPQMBO servation are in operation; in this way it Thus there are only three full-time commercial fishing Wild animals living in the woods and their habitatsb are views offh the surrounding Elbe landscapes. For a more detailed list of attractions. The centre has also been the starting point a round trip. Accommodation and places offering something is possible to harmonise agricultural operations within the biosphere reserve, as well as 25 part- protected. The necessary planning and measures for pro- insight, guided rafting tours on the Elbe itself enable visitors to of various important tourism projects such as promotion of to eat and drink can be found all along the routes, and those activities with species and biotope time fisheries. Angling as a leisure activity plays a major viding this protection are undertaken jointly by the for- GJOEPVUNPSFBCPVUUIFCBOL[POFTGSPNBEVDLTQPJOUPGWJFX the Elbe fisheries, development of the Elbe cycle path and the who like to be as close to Nature as possible have a selection of protection to some extent. role on the Elbe. estry and biosphere reserve administrations. German Stork Route. camping and caravan sites within easy reach of the Elbe.

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.FDLMFOCVSH One purpose of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves is to Western Pomerania The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ‘Elbe River Landscape’ The part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ‘Elbe River Large areas of the biosphere reserve are of such significance Zone type A (16,540 ha): provide model environments in which the sustainable was given its official status in 1997. It represents a river- Landscape’ situated in Lower Saxony has been given its that they have been designated part of the European pro- Settlements and their surroundings, areas of agricultural exploitation of natural resources can be researched and ine/floodplain ecosystem typical for . The legal status through a state law: The Lower Saxonian Elbe tected area system known as NATURA 2000. The areas and forestry usage Lower Saxony tested. The basis for this is the international UNESCO status as a recognised biosphere reserve is based on the Valley Biosphere Reserve Act. The Federal Nature Con- comprise the Special Protection Area ‘The Middle Elbe in Zone type B (20,100 ha): Programme on Man and the Biosphere (MaB). Between area’s singularity, quality and high potential for develop- servation Act prescribes the definition of various types of Lower Saxony’ and the Special Area of Conservation ‘Elbe Areas fulfilling the requirements of a landscape protection 1974 and 2007 525 biosphere reserves have been estab- ment as a model region for illustrating aspects of conser- QSPUFDUJPO[POFT Lowlands between Schnackenburg and Geesthacht’, which area – mainly grassland, arable land and woodland 4BYPOZ lished in 105 states throughout the world. /PSUI3IJOF vation, e.g. of biodiversity. 5IFBJNPGUIF[POJOHQMBOJTUPFOTVSFBEFRVBUFQSPUFD- overlap each other to a considerable extent. Zone type C (20,120 ha): Anhalt This global network is designed to make a significant con- The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve has an area of around tion for nature and the countryside whilst at the same time The species whose Areas having the characteristics of nature conservation tribution towards the solution of environmental problems. Saxony 3,430 km² stretching for 400 km on both banks of the allowing for the development of the social and economic protection is considered to water meadows, the floodplains

The future of our societies is dependent on our success in Elbe. There are sections lying in the Federal States of infrastructure and functionality. The area of the biosphere be of Europe-wide significan s and woodlands including the generating fair conditions for development throughout the )FTTF Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, - reserve is managed by a special office, the Elbe Valley Bio- include for instance beavers , in which near-natural devel- 3IJOFMBOE world as well as enabling ecosystems to exist in a sustain- Palatinate Western Pomerania and Schleswig-. The Lower sphere Reserve Administration for Lower Saxony. otters, the fire-bellied toad on state owned land), amongst able manner. Saxonian part represents 15% of the total, i.e. 567 km², To deal with important strategic questions concerning the species such as white and bl ds, and bodies of water. 4BBS At present there are 13 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in land which corresponds with a river stretch of 95 km. development of the biosphere reserve, an advisory council many birds of prey, the mid which cover an area of 1.75 million hectares. has been inaugurated involving representatives from local woodpecker and the barred #BEFO Württemberg government and those interest groups active in the region. The ElbSchloss in Bleckede serves as the information centre for the Biosphere Reserve ‘Lower Saxonian Elbe Valley’. so-called Elbe foreshore areas nts have been designated for lei- tural events.

24 The Tasks of the Biosphere Reserve Tourism as a Job Provider: The Elbe Cycle Path

The 340 km of the (northern section of the) Elbe Cycle 404 Administration Biosphere Reserve Path are becoming more and more popular. To serve the Geesthacht Lower Saxonian Elbe Valley/Zones Designation as …

increasing number of users, a comprehensive range of serv- Schleswig-- Biosphere Reserve (BR)‚ Elbe M ecklenb urg- Zone A Lower Saxonian Elbe Valley UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Development Sustainability as a ices and information sources has grown up along the route. H o l stei n Zone B Elbe River Landscape Nature Park W estern Pomeraniaan Zone C Elbufer- Managing the biosphere reserve so that it can serve its pur- Guiding Principle These include bicycle rental depots, repair services, Boizenburen g Elbe-Lübeck-Kanal 5 pose as a model region for sustainable development is not In 2006 the Lower Saxonian regional gastronomy, accommodation in hotels, ‘hay hotels’ Pictograms Educational trails 1 a trivial task for the administrators. The technical basis for stretch of the Elbe Valley was declared to be a ‘model region and special cyclists’ hostels as well as transport services Bhf. BrahlstorfB Bhf. PritzierP Observation tower Trail on history of the frontier Barfördde 195 2 404 Barum HohnstorfH f Tourist information Martagon lily trail their work is a comprehensive biosphere reserve plan which for sustainable development’ by the State Government. The and buses which can be ordered as needed. The Cycle Path Garlstotorftoorfo BR information point 3 Beaver trail Hittbergenb en BR information centre 4 Frontier and nature trail undergoes regular review and redrafting. The main emphasis purpose of this was to provide a framework for the develop- gives its users an ideal opportunity to explore the natural 4 BrietlingenBr etl Wendewiwiwischisch BR administration 5 Park with erratic blocks Wittorfo Ferry 6 Amphibian trail is laid on the aim of maintaining the biodiversity. The man- ment of strategies aimed towards the implementation of and cultural diversity of the area with its museums, infor- Lüdersburüderüdersburg PretenP ten Karzeze SücSSückau Train station 209 NeN u agement team organises the measures designed to direct the projects in the areas of sustainability and environmental pro- mation trails and vantage points. Guides and other sources 250 Bardowickow WWendischththhun Lübtheen Ludwigslwigslustsl st BleckedeBleckeBleckeckkeded movement of visitors to both their own benefit and that of tection. This means the development and promotion of the of information give orientation to make the practical and 05 10 Km ScharnebeckScharneharn eckk Rögnitz the reserve. Also, it initiates and coordinates conservation, region by means of sustainable tourism as well as the preser- holiday aspects of a trip easy and enjoyable. Adedenennddord f GöddGöddingöddingeng n Neuhauhaus/ 5 AltA Gargge Haar ElbeE development and species protection measures as well as vation of the natural and cultural heritage in the region. Lüneburneburg Neettzzze Konanau Barskampskamp 1 Darchauu StapelS supplying the necessary know-how for the implementation An Impulse for the Region: Rafting Tours on the Elbe ZeetzeZeZ Ellringen Kraink Neueu DarDarchaarcharchahaau of EU support programmes for sustainable land usage in Fostering the cultural heritage: avenues of fruit trees To provide a further attraction allowing for sustainable, 191 e Laaveve harmony with nature. These programmes include grassland Many rural roads are lined with old fruit trees – this is a environmentally friendly development of regional tourism, Bavendorfvend Dahhlenh nbburb g Kaarßen Tripkaurip u conservation, compensation payments, biotope conservation cultural heritage which should be preserved. To this end rafting tours have been introduced as part of the Environ- 216 Ventschae u Wietzetze NahrNaahreendorfe f Neu Kaliß and species protection. In consultations concerned with plan- projects have been initiated in the biosphere reserve for ment Ministry’s ‘Experience Nature’ programme. TießaTießaue u Weehnhningen E Bhfhf. Leitstade Bitteitter lb Bhff. DahlenburD g e Bhf. Görde ning and projects of third parties which affect the biosphere the care and appropriate usage of the fruit trees lining the Even the material of which the rafts are made is in keep- -S e OOldendorf it 6 Dömitztz e a. d. Göhrde Göhrde reserve the administration team represents the interests of roads and in orchards. There are information trails which ing with the spirit of this programme: thermally treated BienenbüttelB n k 2 DamnatzDam Bhf. Bienenbütteltel a Ilmenau n 216 nature conservation. Examples of such procedures are infra- give visitors an insight into a rich assortment of varieties in wood. The rafting tours represent not only an additional a Löcknitz Eldenburg l Riebrau Metzingeet gen B r andndeene nburgn QuickbQuickboQuicQ boorn structure and land usage planning, plot consolidation pro- the Elbe region. It is the aim to promote sustainable usage attraction for the tourists, but create and maintain employ- SeybruchSeybeybruch Elb Bad LangendorfLangendororfrf ceedings as well as construction works such as dyke, road and through the marketing of the harvest. The result is a range ment opportunities: for certified rural guides, rafting mas- e GusbornGusb n Bhfhf. Dannenbergnbergbergb rgg Badd Bevensen track construction. The administration is responsible for the of delicious fruit juices, dried fruits, preserves and schnapps. ters, restaurateurs etc. 195 Lowerer Grippelpel coordination and support of research projects and measures Bellahn ViV etzee ZernienZernien J Saxony BreselenzBres eetzel Zadrau Peveeveestorf Lütkenwisch as well as environmental monitoring. Another major field (FUUJOHJOUPVDIXJUIUIF&MCFXJUISBGUJOHUPVST Cycling along the Elbe dikes Gorlebenebenen GartoGa tow 248 Dünsche of activity involves educational schemes to promote sustain- 191 ScSchchnnackenenbnbubururg Grr. Wittfeitzen Sallahn 4 3 KKapeaperpernperern able development so that it becomes the basis of a forward GrabowG Marleben Waddeweitzwe 493 looking learning process within the population at large. The Göttien Künsche 493 Lübelnübe Trebel Seege Uelzenen Diahren Lüchoüchow Bömmemenenzzien biosphere reserve administration also works closely with Reedddereitzd itztz Küsten local government and various interest groups as part of the Bussass u 71 Püggen SatemiSatem n regional management network. This involves cooperation 5 Wolterdorfo Saxonynyy-y in planning procedures, the distribution of special funding Wustroww Clenzeen Schreyahn Dangenstorfstorf Anhaltt 189 Rühstädt and the development of innovative ideas for the local tour- SSuuhlendororff Schweskau Zießau Spithaltha Lübbow ism industry which have the aim of promoting sustainable Göhr Dumme regional progress. Bergen SalzwedelS dell 190 Bhf. Schneegga ArendseA e