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Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Biosphärenreservat Rhön
Introduction to the Rhön Biosphere ReserveStrategies for Sustainable Regional Development in a Rural Area
Dr. Doris Pokorny, deputy coordinatorRhön BR (Bavarian administration unit)
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
in Europe 8500 km
in Germany 1400 km
in Rhön 111 km
=part of formerGerman DemocraticRepublic
Iron Curtain 1961 - 1989
GDRFRG
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
•UNESCO recognition since 1991•185.000 ha in three federal
countries•162.000 inhabitants
in 5 districts and 75 municipalities•rural setting
(agriculture, crafts, SME)•weak economy
•outmigration of young population
Berlin
Munich
Hamburg
CologneDresden
Rhön Biosphere Reserve
15 biosphere reserves in Germany
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve
research (applied, problemoriented)
environmental protection,conservation of abioticresources and of biodiversity
sustainabledevelopment(social-economic. ecological, cultural)
environmentaleducation/
education forsustainable
development
(integrated) environmental
monitoring/„sustainability
monitoring“
TasksOpportunities
beyond boundaries
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
grasslandmeadows and pastures:35%
red data book species(flora): 100
(small) rivers: 1900 km ploughed land: 14% hedgerows: 1300 km
protected areas: 46% (nature reserves: 10%)
forestbroadleaf and conifer: 42%
settlements, infrastructure etc: 8%
red data book species(fauna): 100
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Management Framework for the Rhön Biosphere Reserve
•1991-1994 elaboratedbeyond administrative (province) boundaries
•goals for land use and relevant economicsectors (agriculture, forestry, settlement,
tourism etc.)
•Zonation:•core zone 2%
•buffer zone A/buffer zone B40% (-> =highest biodiversity!)
•transition zone/zone of cooperation 58%
•intensive discussion with local stakeholders, communities and administrations
•management framework isnot legally binding („soft tool“)!
Strategy 1: Participation and commitment to sustainable development solutions
on a regional level
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
........for the sake of both people and nature
Vision of Rhön Biosphere Reserve Management Concept:
Conservation and sustainable use of the Rhön cultural landscape with itshigh biodiversity of species and habitats......
Strategy 2: Common vision on the region’s future and development options
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Key role: traditionalagriculture
traditionnally managed cultural landscape -> asset for tourism
biodiversityconservation ->
supported by publicgrant schemes
= provides ecosystem services
agro-biodiversityconservation ->
offers marketing options
shapes identity as rural region
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Key products of agro-biodiversity:
Rhön sheep(403000 ewes)
apple varieties >400, 170 of which have been identified
Yellow Franconiancattle
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Key „products“ in renewable energies: Production & Marketing•biomass (woodchips, wood pellets, firewood, plant oil, biogas•use of solar energy (thermal, photovoltaics), (wind??)
Local actors:•Energie-Initiative Rhön und Grabfeld e.V.•Raiffeisen-Energie-GmbH•Agrokraft GmbH Establishing of “Renewable energy cooperatives”
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Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Synergies: Rhön biosphere reserveand the private sector:
•breweries and other bewerage manufacturer or bottler•food stores/retailers: Tegut; Kff organic meat products
•BIONADE as innovative product from Rhön driving factor for the conversion to organic farming:
Supply contracts with farmers for their products(e.g. barley, herbs or fruit, life stock )
Strategy 3: Identification of the region‘s strengths/assets and potentials
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Dachmarke
Since 2003
General Rhön Label
Fostering corporateregional identityamong
-institutions
-associations
-administrations
Since 2009
professionalmanagement:
Dachmarke Rhön e.V.
Dachmarke Rhön GmbH (Ltd.)
Costs: 20% membershipfees 80% sponsored by5 counties
office in Management-centre of Rhön BR
Branding/LabellingTrilateral
1995 Management Framework BR Rhön: Goal: „Marketing of regional Products“
Since 2005
Development of Quality Label
for „Partner enterprises“
…….preconditions, rules and regulations, criteria and implementation…..
2000: Joint venture of of 5 Rhön counties: ARGE Rhön
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Rhön Quality Label (Brand)•local restaurants offer typical Rhön dishes based on regional products•cooperate beyond Länder boundarieswith farmers•many now use the regional Rhön labelfor quality services and products(gastronomy) in the biosphere reserve
Association „From the Rhön- for the´Rhön“(1995)
Association „Charming Rhön“(1997)
Synergies: Rhön biosphere reserveand the private sector:
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
(How) can the landscape be used by the different branchesof the tourism sector, without disturbing each other and
harming nature?.......Round tableswith:•Nature conservancylocal/regional
•Rhön Nature Park e.V.
•Rhön Klub e.V. Hikers‘Association
•ADFC e.V. Cyclists‘Association
•AERO-Clube.V. Aviators‘
association
•Horse Riders‘Association
•Farmers‘Association
•Forestryagencies
•municipalities•………
Strategy 4: Intensive co-operation and creation of vertical and horizontal networks (win-win-solutions)
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Regional Identity is the basis:•for courage and innovative thinking
•responsible entrepreneurship and consumption•for active citizenship
Strategy 5: Fostering people’s commitment, regional identity and pride on their region and on
their products
Wanted: Local people who are attached to theregion (and to its products), with a sense of creativity and the willingness to co-operate.
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Summary of Principal Strategies:
1. Participation and self commitment to sustainable development solutions on a regional level
2. Common vision on the region’s future and development options
3. Identification of the region‘s strengths/assets and potentials
4. Intensive co-operation and creation of vertical and horizontal networks (win-win solutions)
5. Fostering people’s commitment, regional identity and pride on their region and on
their products
Dr. Doris Pokorny, Introduction to Rhön Biosphere Reserve
Biosphärenreservat Rhön
Thank you for your attention and have a pleasant stay in Rhön Biosphere Reserve!
Additional info on:•Rhön Biosphere Reserve:www.brrhoen.de•World Network of Biosphere Reserves:www.unesco.org/mab