Bundesamt für Naturschutz

The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is the central scientific authority of the Federal Republic of Germany for national and international nature conservation. It supports the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection in all matters related to nature conservation and landscape management. The BfN is responsible for the implementation of nature conservation laws and regulations, the promotion of nature conservation projects, and the provision of scientific foundations for nature conservation. It works closely with other national and international organizations to ensure the protection of biological diversity and natural habitats.

The mission statement of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation is to preserve biological diversity and secure the natural foundations of life for future generations. The BfN is committed to the sustainable management of natural resources and promotes the integration of nature conservation concerns into all areas of society. It strives to raise public awareness of the importance of nature conservation and to strengthen the consciousness of the necessity to protect nature.

The target group of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation includes a wide range of stakeholders, including political decision-makers, scientists, conservation organizations, land users, and the general public. The BfN addresses all those interested in the preservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of natural resources. It provides information, advice, and support for the implementation of conservation measures and promotes cooperation among various interest groups to achieve common conservation goals.