Maintaining biodiversity for coming generations

Leipzig not only offers a lot of culture but also plenty of nature. A meadow landscape amidst the city is unique and raises the quality of life for Leipzig’s steadily growing population.

Leipzig developed at the confluence of many bodies of water; however, throughout the town’s history, these bodies of water have been diverted and made into canals.

As a consequence of these lasting intrusions the biodiversity of the meadow landscape is threatened. Through revitalization of the ancient waterways of the Luppe river we want to give the meadow landscape of the “Auwald” new lifelines, improve the hydrologic balance of the meadow system, and foster the biodiversity in this valuable ecosystem. Maintaining biodiversity is one of the most important tasks for the future. As a declared goal of the United Nations it is of global importance, yet still it begins at our doorsteps. The project “Lebendige Luppe” (Lively Luppe) is a contribution to the realization of this goal during the UN-decade of biodiversity (2011–2020).

Discover the greenery of Leipzig with us and learn more about the project, the history of Leipzig’s waterways and the importance of the meadows for man and nature.

Leipzig not only offers a lot of culture but also plenty of nature. A meadow landscape amidst the city is unique and raises the quality of life for Leipzig’s steadily growing population.

Leipzig developed at the confluence of many bodies of water; however, throughout the town’s history, these bodies of water have been diverted and made into canals.

As a consequence of these lasting intrusions the biodiversity of the meadow landscape is threatened. Through revitalization of the ancient waterways of the Luppe river we want to give the meadow landscape of the “Auwald” new lifelines, improve the hydrologic balance of the meadow system, and foster the biodiversity in this valuable ecosystem. Maintaining biodiversity is one of the most important tasks for the future. As a declared goal of the United Nations it is of global importance, yet still it begins at our doorsteps. The project “Lebendige Luppe” (Lively Luppe) is a contribution to the realization of this goal during the UN-decade of biodiversity (2011–2020).

Discover the greenery of Leipzig with us and learn more about the project, the history of Leipzig’s waterways and the importance of the meadows for man and nature.

Date: 4th July 2017 afternoon