Rebhuhn savior in action: Uckermark fights against extinction!

Rebhuhn savior in action: Uckermark fights against extinction!

Uckermark, Deutschland - In the Uckermark, the vineyard, also known as the scientific name Perdix Perdix , is a true fighter for survival. The Uckermärkische Nature is rich in diversity, but many types, like the vineyard, are on the red list and are considered to be threatened. According to the Nordkurier The population of the Rebhuhn has dropped by shocking 92%since 1980. The decisive factor: in Brandenburg a hunting ban for these fascinating birds will apply from 2024

In the past, thousands of vineyards lived in this region. The conservationist Thomas Golz breeded them in the 1990s, but his interests soon shifted to other animals such as moose and bison. Now he has surprisingly resumed his partridge breeding, and the first 50 chicks have already hatched. This is good news for the inventory that has shrunk dramatically in the past decades.

rescue measures and projects

The NABU regional group Templin has been a concern for several years to start outdoor projects that offer the partridge new habitats. Veterinarian Ingo Börner is also in use and has already released over 600 vineyards into suitable biotopes. But the mere suspension of new animals is not enough to permanently secure the way. A profound strategy is required, which includes suitable habitats and species -appropriate management.

A big project that was launched in 2023 is entitled "Save vineyards - promote diversity!" And runs until 2029. Brandenburg has promised 12 million euros in funding. However, although the state does not yet benefit from these means, the conservationists can benefit from the exchange of experiences in order to strengthen the way too refined.

survival strategy and habitat

The brutal area of ​​the vineyard extends from Western Europe to Central Viria. In Bavaria, however, the stocks are incomplete, whereby the populations outside the Alps and higher low mountain ranges can be found. Current estimates from the detection period from 1996 to 1999 prove a decline in the vineyard inventory in Central Europe. The breeding stock varies between 4,600 and 8,000 breeding pairs, whereby there is talk of a decline of over 20% in many areas, so

In the Uckermark, farmers and nature conservation associations work closely together to create new habitats. The landscape maintenance association Uckermark-Schorfheide has taken on these challenges. It remains to be seen whether the efforts to rescue the vineyard and return this enchanting way that many nature lovers and lovers appreciate so much.