Tribute to the beech on the Day of the Forest
Not all forests are the same: Germany’s beech forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a European treasure.
Landscapes and Habitats
Low mountain range, Mecklenburg Lake District, Upper Bavaria, Black Forest, Thuringian Forest, North Sea and Baltic Sea islands, forests and agriculture. Current information and background on landscape and habitats
The bird of good fortune makes its journey
Thousands of cranes stopover in Israel every year. A German-Israeli project aims to combine nature conservation, agriculture and tourism.
“I have the best job in the world”
Christoph Bock explains how birds influence the construction of wind turbines in Germany. Insights into the everyday life of a biologist.
Forest cultural heritage in Germany
Treetops as far as the eye can see: accompany us on a journey of discovery through Germany’s most beautiful forests.
Wildlife: Germany’s big five
In our interview with a wildlife expert you will discover whether wild animals like wolves and lynxes will again find a home in Germany.
Castle Country
Castles – the stuff of legend. Knights, epic battles and wild revelry. Even if life down the centuries wasn’t always that exciting, the ancient walls bring history alive. And the history of Burg Eltz, or Eltz castle on the river Mosel, has been very well preserved.
Small creatures with a big impact
Why the German government is making a big effort to protect bees.
Germany goes organic
Organic foodstuffs are in great demand. Even discounters are responding to the trend. What do organic farmers do differently? Here’s what.
Discover Botswana
Botswana is to be featured as the partner country at the ITB 2017 in Berlin.
Following the crane
Germany and Israel are cooperating in the field of environmental education
The hidden life of the forest
The forester and author Peter Wohlleben offers a new perspective on this unique environment.
The city of the future
A short interview with Professor Dr Armin Grunwald, physicist and philosopher.