Funds for nature conservation on the farm - Thuringia invests €32M in farms to protect nature and climate
Thuringia has distributed over €32 million to around 1,500 farms for nature and climate protection. The funds come from the Cultural Landscape Program, backed mainly by EU rural development money. Agriculture Minister Colette Boos-John praised farmers for their role in preserving biodiversity.
The funding supports a range of environmental projects across roughly 180,000 hectares. Over €4 million alone will go towards managing grasslands, including sheep farming. Another key focus is protecting the red kite by improving its natural habitat.
Wildflower strips for insects and field birds now cover around 900 hectares. These measures aim to boost declining species and strengthen ecosystems. Boos-John stressed that farmers need dependable financial backing to continue such efforts.
The minister highlighted the importance of long-term support for agricultural businesses. Without stable funding, she warned, many conservation projects could struggle to survive.
The €32 million investment will help sustain farming practices that benefit nature and climate. Grassland management, habitat restoration, and wildflower initiatives are already underway. Officials expect these efforts to make a measurable difference in Thuringia's biodiversity.
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