Land Acquisition

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

Landkaeufe
Conservation Structures

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

Artenschutzgebaeude
Migratory Bird Protection

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

Zugvogelschutz
Wildlife Conservation

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

Wildtierschutzprojekte
logo-vogelmord

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.

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News

Germany's Bird of the Year 2027: Our 40 species conservation structures now provide House Martins with safe nesting sites

Following a vote by thousands of bird lovers, the House Martin has been named Bird of the Year 2027 by NABU e. V. Here in Germany, this species, which nests in buildings, is classified as endangered... more information

House Martins depend on suitable nesting sites on building walls. The protection of their nesting sites and insect-rich habitats is essential for the conservation of this native bird species © F. Leo, FotoNatur
Project of the month

Happiness from day one …

Five years after taking over a disused transformer tower in the Ahr Valley, work is now beginning on converting it into a species conservation tower. Situated right next to a nursery school, it will provide a new refuge for Common Kestrels, Barn Owls, House Martins, Sparrows, Common Swifts, bats and many other building-dwelling species – as well as a nature discovery area for children. Please help us to make this very special species conservation project in Hönningen a reality ... 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 13, 2026. Donations are tax deductible. The foundation is also recognised by the foundation authority of the Detmold (NRW) district government.