New ranger in the Uckermark Nature Park: The apple won't go missing!

New ranger in the Uckermark Nature Park: The apple won't go missing!

There is a new ranger in the picturesque Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park who brings a breath of fresh air to the team. Since October of this year, Anton Böning has been the man responsible for nature-related issues in the park, having replaced Fredy Bock, who retired in February. The nature park extends over an impressive 900 square kilometers and includes the regions around Lychen, Fürstenberg, Zehdenick, Templin and even parts of Prenzlau. With Böning on board, five rangers are now active again and are dedicated to the care and preservation of this unique landscape.

Anton Böning grew up in the Uckermark and brings an interesting combination of experiences with him. After training as a dental technician, he decided to deepen his knowledge of landscape ecology at the University of Greifswald and then study sustainable regional development in Eberswalde. His thesis was dedicated to the preservation of old apple varieties in the Uckermark - a topic that is close to his heart. In addition to the classic ranger work, which includes measuring water levels, maintaining signs and counting wild birds, he is also actively involved in mapping the old apple varieties.

The duties of a ranger

Böning will ensure that the diversity of flora and fauna in the nature park is not only preserved, but also promoted. His tasks also include supporting the nature park administration, which distributes young trees to interested citizens. This measure aims to increase vegetation and biodiversity in the region. In his new position, Böning will also record the growth points of the trees using GPS in order to document the growth success. The nature watch team is also planning new environmental education events and tours in which the new ranger will be actively involved.

Naturwacht Brandenburg is committed to preserving biodiversity, protecting rare habitats and promoting awareness among the population. Rangers like Böning play a crucial role in preserving the beauty and diversity of nature for future generations.

A look beyond the borders

But exciting things are not only happening in the Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park. Denmark is also focusing on strengthening its national parks. These include unique and valuable natural and landscape areas that are created through long-term planning and local participation. It is remarkable how such parks can not only preserve nature but also contribute to local economic development. Increased recreational opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and cycling are intended to promote tourism and increase the appeal of rural areas, such as danmarksnationalparker.dk described.

In Germany there are also efforts to create and maintain national parks. The legal framework was promoted by the amendment of the BNatSchG in 2002 in order to be able to designate new national parks. The focus here is on protecting natural areas and securing ecological processes. According to the guidelines, at least 75 percent of the area of ​​a national park should be close to nature and not be endangered by harmful uses Federal Agency for Nature Conservation.

Anton Böning has already made a valuable contribution with his passion for nature and his commitment to old apple varieties. The new ranger is aware of the responsibility he takes on with the role of protector and impressively shows how important it is to preserve nature and secure it for future generations.