Association for biodiversity BioFrankfurt
Species protection, habitat conservation and preservation of genetic diversity.
Frankfurt is more than just the city of banks: Leading institutions in the field of biodiversity are located in Frankfurt. At a regional level, they pool their commitment in the BioFrankfurt network and work to ensure that people in the Rhine-Main region understanding biodiversity, preserve and promote it.
Environmental Agency Frankfurt
- a concept for species and biotope protection for the city of Frankfurt am Main
- the Frankfurt “Green Belt” as a place for local recreation and a place of learning for education about sustainable development
- the protection and further development of urban habitats for humans and animals
- the implementation of legal standards for the protection of nature and landscape
- the work of the Lower Nature Conservation Authority
Zoological Society Frankfurt
- conservation work in 18 countries
- the “conservation ambassadors” at Frankfurt Zoo
- lectures, reports and publications
- impressions from important wilderness areas on our planet
Goethe University
- diverse scientific research on sustainability and biodiversity
- scientific research projects, e.g. interdisciplinary research on the robustness of natural and social systems
- scientific excursions and the science garden
Opel-Zoo
- various animal species from all habitats and continents
- offers in zoological education
- numerous environmental education projects
- action days
Senckenberg
- exhibitions
- collections and scientific research
- educational programmes and lecture series
- our own enthusiasm for nature
Hessian Society for Ornithology and Nature conservation
- scientific studies on wildlife in Hesse
- political lobbying for nature and species conservation
- environmental education and information
- hands on measures of species protection maintenance of biotops
Palmengarten and Botanical Garden
- the variety of living plants from all over the world
- the diversity of habitats presented open air and in green houses
- the great range of educational offers as well as cultural and artistic formats on horticultural, botanical and ecological topics
German Olympic Sports Confederation
- sporting nature experience
- environmental education and communication
- numerous cooperations
- concepts and recommendations for action
Zoo Frankfurt
- a variety of animal species, conservation breeding programmes and reintroductions
- cooperation with and support for nature conservation organizations, including the Nature Conservation Euro
- the green oasis zoo in the middle of the city
- zoological education programs
Geisenheim University
- diverse products from locally cultivated plants and special crops
- multi-layered wines from vibrant vineyards
- safeguarding biodiversity in nature conservation projects
- biodiversity projects in species conservation and the Rhine-Main region
Tropica Verde
- rainforest and species conservation projects
- educational programmes for students, teachers and adults in Germany and Costa Rica
- international cooperation and volunteer work
MainÄppelHaus Lohrberg
- the wonderful world of orchards: see, taste, feel, hear and experience
Ornithological observation station lower Main river
- local birds explained up close
- excursions to natural areas in and around Frankfurt
- scientific lectures and travel reports from all over the world
- youth education
The board of BioFrankfurt
Dr. Katja Heubach
Chairwoman
Director of the Palmengarten Frankfurt
Dr. Christof Schenck
Deputy Chairman
Managing Director of the Frankfurt Zoological Society
Prof. Dr. Meike Piepenbring
Professor at the Goethe University Frankfurt
Dr. Thomas Kauffels
Director of the Opel Zoo Kronberg
Dr. Martin Čepek
Head of Fundraising, Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
Walter Gengenbach
Member of the Hessian Society for Ornithology and Nature conservation (HGON)
The Office Team
Dr. Christiane Frosch
Head of the office
phone: +49 (0) 69 7542-1545
mail: frosch@biofrankfurt.de
Pia Ditscher
Project manager ”UrbanWild – Deutschlands wildte Städte“
phone: +49 (0) 69 7542-1483
mail: ditscher@biofrankfurt.de
Meike Schulz
Project team member ”UrbanWild – Deutschlands wildte Städte“
phone: +49 (0) 69 7542-1483
mail: schulz@biofrankfurt.de
Joachim Gottschalk
Advisory board and spokesperson of BioFrankfurt
mail: gottschalk@biofrankfurt.de
Contact
BioFrankfurt – Das Netzwerk für Biodiversität e.V.
BioFrankfurt – Geschäftsstelle
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
