A Ridge in the District – Stemweder Berg

The nature conservation program “A Ridge in the District – Stemweder Berg” specifically supports measures for landscape and species protection in Lower Saxony. Private individuals, public institutions, and non-profit organizations in the Diepholz district can continuously apply for financial support for forest plantings, hedge and forest edge designs, maintenance of orchards, and the development of protected biotopes for arable wild herbs. The goal is the preservation and care of a mosaic-like habitat, characterized by soils ranging from sandy to calcareous, enabling an exceptional diversity of species. The funding contributes to sustainably securing the forest-rich summits of the Stemweder Berg, Germany’s smallest low mountain range, as a valuable refuge for flora and fauna.

The Nature Conservation Foundation in the Diepholz District, a legally recognized civil law foundation established in 1984, complements official nature conservation measures through long-term funded projects. With over 450 managed biotopes covering more than 670 hectares and 520 hectares of its own land, it has extensive experience in peatland revitalizations, stream restorations, and species protection programs. Close cooperation with private landowners, municipalities, and nature conservation associations enables the implementation of large-scale restoration measures. The Stemweder Berg foundation program is aimed at landowners and sponsors of nature conservation projects who wish to shape the diverse site conditions of this unique cultural landscape in the interest of climate and species protection.