In the protected areas, restrictions (e.g. prohibitions or reservations of permission) apply to landowners, land leaseholders or users. There are the following protection categories:
Burgberg biotope, Schwieberdingen
Biotopes are habitats of communities of rare animal and plant species that are particularly adapted to specific environmental conditions such as wetness, dryness or warmth. The various legally protected biotopes are defined in more detail in Section 30 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act and Section 33 of the Nature Conservation Act, as well as in Annex 2 to the Nature Conservation Act. All actions that could lead to the destruction or other significant impairment of biotopes are prohibited by law.
Since the start of biotope mapping in 1992, more than 2,300 biotopes have been recorded in the Ludwigsburg district.
In landscape conservation areas, special protection of nature and landscape or special maintenance measures are required in order to
- maintain or restore the performance and functionality of the ecosystem,
- maintain, increase or sustainably improve the usability of natural assets,
- protect habitats and habitats of certain wild animal and plant species,
- to preserve the diversity, character or beauty of the landscape or its particular cultural and historical significance or
- to preserve, enhance or restore its special recreational value for the general public.
All actions that change the character of the landscape protection area or run counter to the purpose of protection are generally prohibited and require a permit under landscape protection law.
There are currently 67 landscape conservation areas in the district of Ludwigsburg, accounting for around 40 percent of the district's total area. An overview of the protected areas and the corresponding ordinances is available via the map service of the Baden-Württemberg State Institute for the Environment (LUBW).
The Ludwigsburg District Office is responsible for designation and enforcement.
Surrlesrain natural monument, Ditzingen
Natural monuments are areas with an area of up to 5 ha (extensive natural monuments) or individual formations of nature (natural formations) whose special protection and preservation
- for scientific, natural history or regional history reasons
- for the protection and development of biotic communities or habitats of certain wild animals and plants or
- because of their rarity, uniqueness or beauty.
The removal of a natural monument and all actions that could lead to its destruction, damage or alteration are prohibited. The landowner is responsible for ensuring the safety of the site. Any maintenance or traffic safety measures must be agreed in advance with the lower nature conservation authority.
There are around 800 natural monuments in the district of Ludwigsburg, of which 490 are natural monuments with a total area of over 570 ha.
The district authority is responsible for the designation and enforcement of the natural monuments. These towns themselves are responsible for the areas of the large district towns and the agreed administrative communities.
Nature reserve
Sommerberg nature reserve, wet meadow
Nature conservation areas are areas in which special protection of nature and landscape in their entirety or individual parts
- for the conservation, development or restoration of habitats, biotopes or communities of certain wild animal and plant species,
- for scientific, natural history or regional history reasons or
- because of their rarity, special character or outstanding beauty.
All actions that could lead to the destruction, damage or alteration of the nature reserve or its components or to lasting disturbance are prohibited. In some cases, certain access bans also apply.
In the district of Ludwigsburg, 19 nature reserves with a total area of 523 ha have been designated.
The Stuttgart Regional Council is responsible for the designation of nature conservation areas and for granting exemptions in the district of Ludwigsburg.
Large areas are designated as nature parks, which are characterized by their scenic beauty and are particularly attractive for the population seeking recreation.
The Schwäbisch-Fränkischer-Wald and Stromberg-Heuchelberg nature parks are both partly located in the district of Ludwigsburg.
Further information on the nature parks can be obtained from the respective nature park centers or on the Internet at Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald Nature Park or Stromberg Heuchelberg Nature Park.
Nature parks are designated by the Ministry of Food and Rural Areas. A permit is required for actions that conflict with the nature park's conservation purpose. The District Office is responsible for the implementation and granting of permits.
