Ownership brings obligations! Our land and property tenure allows us to develop the countryside in a sustainable and unrestricted manner (biotope design measures) for the benefit of endangered wildlife and their habitats. more information
Our species conservation buildings provide breeding cavities, nest sites, niches, daylight roosts and summer and winter quarters for up to 50 increasingly endangered species that reside and breed in man-made structures. more information
We are actively involved in bird protection camps in Southern Europe at the hotspots of illegal bird slaughter in the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Italy (the Sardinia and Sicily Regions) to combat unlawful bird poaching, still practised in these regions. more information
In support of the diversity of wildlife species, our wildlife conservation projects include the protection of the Black Stork population, tree crown maintenance for the Little Owl and promotion of the voluntary work of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation stations. more information
Our STOP Bird Slaughter campaign informs the public and politicians about the continuing massive contraventions of the 1979 EU Bird Protection Guidelines by member states in Southern Europe.
More informationThis year’s early summer population surveys at our five species conservation towers in the Rhineland have once again highlighted their great regional importance for bird species that use buildings. Despite encouraging occupancy figures, a worrying trend is becoming increasingly evident: insectivorous bird species are in decline... more information
Our increasingly technological environment is posing a growing threat to Swifts: a shortage of insects, building renovations, glass façades, and overheated roofs are putting these fascinating non-stop flyers at ever greater risk.
The Frankfurt Swift Clinic helps where rescue is still possible – please support this unique work to help migratory birds... to the project
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The Stiftung Pro Artenvielfalt is a foundation under civil law and has statutory responsibilities in respect of the protection of endangered wildlife species.
The Stiftung Pro Artenvielfalt is recognised as a non-profit organization by decision of the Bielefeld city centre tax office (Tax No. 305/5981/1222) dated July 10, 2025. Donations are tax deductible. The foundation is also recognised by the foundation authority of the Detmold (NRW) district government.