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In the Natura 2000 site "Oberlauf der Rur" numerous nature conservation measures will be carried out in the period 2017-2022 within 6 years. Flagship species of the project is the violet copper (Lycaena helle). This butterfly is extremely rare in Europe and in Germany it is only found in a few regions. By preserving existing habitats and creating new ones, such as wet meadows and alluvial forests, not only the natural Eifel landscape is promoted, but also its valuable biodiversity.

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Sep 24, 2025

Last project visit

The last project visit by the Elmen EEIG monitoring office took place last Tuesday. In addition to the project team and the office's monitor, representatives from CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Agency), UNB (Lower Nature Conservation Authority), the District Government (Higher Nature Conservation Authority), MUNV NRW (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) and ZUG (Future, Environment, Society - Federal Society and specialised project sponsor for all topics related to the protection of the environment, nature and climate) were also present.

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Sep 17, 2025

Mowing was carried out at the Emsenbach

Quite late in the year, part of the grassland acquired in our project is mowed. Almost 4.6 hectares in the valleys of Tiefenbach, Belgenbach, Kluckbach and Holderbach are to be kept open permanently as species-rich meadows. If the areas are left on their own, a few species will dominate and displace others. In the medium term, trees and shrubs will also seed, and the grassland will, in the long term, turn into forest.