Funding and Development of Nature Conservation, Landscape Management, and Regional Culture (Landscape Management Directive 2015 – LPR) Closed
The Landscape Management Directive (LPR 2015) in Baden-Württemberg offers grants for measures and projects aimed at protecting, preserving, and developing habitats, animal and plant species, and the cultural landscape. It supports a wide range of initiatives, from extensive land management to species protection and wolf prevention, to strengthen biodiversity and natural heritage in the state.
Who is funded
The program targets a variety of applicants, including natural and legal persons, agricultural enterprises, local authorities, and associations and clubs. The measures must be carried out in Baden-Württemberg and serve the goals of nature conservation, landscape management, and regional culture.
What is funded
The program supports a wide range of measures in the areas of nature conservation, landscape management, and regional culture. These include extensive agricultural land management, species protection and biotope design, land acquisition for biotope development purposes, investments in agricultural holdings and the processing/marketing of environmentally friendly products, as well as nature conservation services. Measures for protection against wolf damage are also supported.
Type and Extent of Funding
The LPR provides grants in the form of project funding, with both full and partial financing possible. The funding amount varies depending on the project, applicant, and the nature conservation significance of the measure. There are specific upper limits for certain investments and compensations, but no flat maximum funding amount for the overall program.
Conditions and Requirements
The funding guideline sets detailed conditions for applicants and the measures to be implemented. These include formal requirements for the application, the implementation of measures in designated areas, compliance with EU state aid rules such as the De-minimis Regulation, and adherence to public procurement law.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the Landscape Management Directive 2015 (LPR) requires the written submission of applications to the competent authorities before the start of the measure, generally by November 15 for the following year. Approval is granted after reviewing the applications and prioritizing the projects by the granting authorities, often in agreement with the regional council.
Legal Basis
The Landscape Management Directive 2015 (LPR) is established by an administrative regulation of the Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg. It is based on the Nature Conservation Act, the State Agricultural and Regional Culture Act, and a variety of EU regulations, particularly in the area of rural development and agricultural policy, which enable co-financing through the EAFRD fund.
Funding Overview
Open Until:
31.12.2023
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Service Sector
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Planning, Monitoring, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg
Managed By: Regional Councils, lower administrative authorities
Website: Infodienst Landwirtschaft – Ernährung – Ländlicher Raum Baden-Württemberg