Ebertseifen

Ebertseifen Lebensräume e.V. is a regional nonprofit nature conservation association founded in 2007 by biologists and conservationists. Working from an initial 20-hectare former agricultural site, the organization aims to protect nature and increase biodiversity in its region. It manages and restores a varied landscape, creating small habitats such as ponds, hedgerows, orchards and stone piles that provide shelter and opportunities for native species to return.

The association also breeds threatened native small animals, including European tree frogs and hazel dormice, to help preserve genetic resources and support lawful reintroductions. Its work includes acquiring land as ecological stepping stones, carrying out scientific surveys of local plants and animals, and developing projects such as the Tüschebachsweiher, Hähner Fuhren and a toad tunnel.

Ebertseifen shares its expertise through nature walks, workshops, talks and seminars, as well as regular publications on environmental protection and landscape management. It welcomes members, volunteers, visitors and donations. As a recognized charitable organization, it states that donations and membership contributions are tax-deductible.