Frozen branches in the Bavarian Forest National Park (DE) © Federico Minozzi
Year of creation: 1991
Number of members: 76 members
The core areas of work: Ecosystem services, awareness raising, funding strategies for protected areas
Website: https://nationale-naturlandschaften.de/
Contact person: Mira Franzen mira.franzen at nationale-naturlandschaften.de
President: Peter Südbeck
About their work in Germany
Nationale Naturlandschaften e. V. (in English: National Natural Landscapes; NNL) is the umbrella organization for the National Natural Landscapes in Germany. This network comprises 16 national parks, 18 biosphere reserves, 3 wilderness areas, and over 100 nature parks, forming a vast system of protected areas. These landscapes serve to preserve and enhance biodiversity, promote natural climate protection, and support sustainable development, while also offering opportunities for experiencing nature and environmental education.
As the German section of the EUROPARC Federation, NNL e. V. represents the interests of German Protected Areas at the national and European levels. The association fosters professional exchange, strengthens cooperation between Protected Areas, and connects stakeholders from politics, business, science, and civil society. Through partnerships and projects, NNL e. V. is committed to effective nature conservation and sustainable regional development.