Environment Minister in Springe: Learn plant determination modern!

Environment Minister in Springe: Learn plant determination modern!

Lower Saxony's Environment Minister Christian Meyer takes part in a field botany course in Springe. The course, which starts on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., extends over four days and offers a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises for plant determination. The participants learn to use modern technology and apps to identify plants. According to Weser-Kurier , a third of all animal and plant species in Germany are at risk, which underlines the need for effective protective measures.

Awareness of biodiversity is declining according to the Ministry of the Environment. Therefore, an apprenticeship program was launched in 2019, which is offered by the nationwide working group of the state-based educational institutions in nature and environmental protection. This program enables exams at different levels- bronze, silver and gold- and aim to strengthen environmental and nature conservation awareness. The course in Springe conveys extensive knowledge of the biology and ecology of vascular plants and is financed for the first time by means of the political list in Lower Saxony.

digital technologies in nature conservation

digital offers are becoming increasingly important in nature conservation formation. They offer a variety of opportunities for further training and, in particular, address younger generations and people without specialist knowledge. According to Monitoring Center , a survey shows that 27 percent of young people surveyed feel digital learning in the field of natural experiences, for example through virtual forest walks or safaris.

A combination of digital and analog learning formats, also known as "blended learning", has proven to be particularly effective in order to promote knowledge of species sustainably. This corresponds to the trends in digital natural education, which are also emphasized by bfn . Digital technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence and virtual reality offer innovative opportunities to advance nature conservation, while at the same time the risks and negative effects of digital change have to be kept in mind.

meaning of the knowledge of species

The decreasing knowledge of species is a central topic in the discussion about nature conservation. Effective educational measures are crucial to counteract this. The Feldbotanik course, in which Meyer participates, is part of a broader initiative that aims to sensitize the population for flora and fauna. Ultimately, this should help to protect and promote biodiversity in Germany.