1. 1 a project for the whole state of Bavaria Goal: develop one LEK for each district (region) Coordination: Bavarian State Office for Environmental Protection (LFU) Contract Awarder: District Governments (Upper Nature Conservancy Authorities) Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria (LEK) Bayerisches Landesamt für Umweltschutz Eine Behörde im Geschäftsbereich des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Landesentwicklung und Umweltfragen

2. 2 Planning Region Regional Planning Associations Upper Nature Cons. Authority Regional Plans Landscape Framework Plans Regional/District Planning Free State of Bavaria State Planning Highest Nature Cons. AuthorityMinistry of Env. Prot. (StMLU) Landscape Development Programme (LEP) Landscape Programme Landscape Plans Open Space Plans Master Plans Layout Plans (legally binding) priv. Bureaus for Landscape Planning Municipalities Bauleitplanung Municipality Position of the LEK in the Spatial Planning System LEK

3. 3 What is a LEK? Sectoral concept of the Nature Conservancy Administration on regional level (it is legally not binding) A tool, coordinated among all Nature Protection Authorities (comprehensive concept of nature protection and landscape management) The information is translocal, scale 1:100.000 (translocal relevant statements) Ecologically orientated input of other planning sectors are integrated (all ecologically relevant statements are included) It is a significant contribution for a sustainable development of a region (gives the ecological basis) Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

4. 4 Sectoral input of nature and landscape protectionSectoral input of nature and landscape protection for the Regional Plan (the political responsible institutions can integrate LEK or parts of it into the Regional Plan) Holistic basis for planning and decision making in matters of nature protection and ecology on the district level (All interested people and institutions and Authorities can use this offer from the Nature Protection Authorities) Targets Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

5. 5 Timeframe Region Ingolstadt1997: Issue of the first LEK pilot project of the Region Ingolstadt egion Landshut1999: Issue of the LEK of the Region Landshut Region Main-Rhön2002: Issue of the LEK of the Region Main-Rhön Oberfranken-Ost und Oberfranken-West2001: Start of the LEK of the Regionen Oberfranken-Ost und Oberfranken-West Region München2002: Start of the LEK of the Region München Goals: introduce the LEK step by step for all 18 Bavarian Planning Regions Derzeit mehrere Anträge regionaler Planungsverbände Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

6. 6 Sectoral objectives and goals Guiding vision for landscape development Conflicts between land use and the prot. of nat. resources Natural Resources Valuation of function, characteristics and potential for development Land-Use Valuation of the intensity and impacts of the land-use Structure of the LEK Suggestions for implementation Baseline section Objective section Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

7. 7 Soil Water Air and climate Landscape character and recreation Historical landscapes and patrimony Species and habitats Natural Resources in the LEK Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

8. 8 objects included in the LEK participating sectors basic information Soil Soil map Agricultural site map Cadastre of Geotops Cadastre of soil monuments Cadastre of hazardous and poisoned sites Retention potential for pollutants Erosion potential Soil monuments and rare soil formations Bavarian State Board of Geology Bavarian State Board of Water Management Bavarian State Board of Heritage and Archaeology Bavarian State Board of Agriculture

9. 9 Water basic information participating sectorsobjects included in the LEK Water quality maps Hydrogeological maps Surface water structural maps Water protection areas Water Framework Directive Substance infiltration into ground and surface water Groundwater recharge Structure of water bodies and floodplains Landesamt für Wasserwirtschaft Bavarian State Board of Geology Bavarian State Board of Water Management Regional Water Boards

10. 10 Air and Climate basic information participating sectorsobjects included in the LEK Climatic areas Climatic buffer zones Cold air production zones Air exchange corridors Climatically stressed areas Climatic maps Climatic function map Terrain models Cadastre of Emissions Digital Atlases Wetteramt München German Weather Bureau Local weather stations Bavarian State Authority for Environmental Protection LFU

11. 11 Species and Habitats basic information participating sectorsobjects included in the LEK Actual function for Habitats Biological and ecological structure Development potential Species and Habitat Protection Programme (ABSP) Landscape Management Concept of Bavaria (LPK) Habitat mapping Species Protection Map Protected Areas NATURA 2000 Bavarian State Authority for Environmental Protection LFU Landscape Management Associations NGOs’ Forest Administration

12. 12 basic information Landscape Character and Landscape Experience participating sectorsobjects included in the LEK Landscape images Recreational function Visual guiding structures Open spaces Surface models Forest function plans Recreation maps Land use mapping Verein zur Sicherstellung überörtlicher Erholungsgebiete in den Landkreisen um München e.V. Hiking associations etc. Local NGOs’ Planning Associations

13. 13 Historical Landscape and Cultural Heritage basic information participating sectorsobjects included in the LEK Historical Maps Land use maps Cadastre of heritage sites Special expert reports Own field survey Historical heritage value Elements of the landscape with cultural importance Bavarian State Board of Cultural Heritage District and County Coordinators Directorate for Rural Development

14. 14 Objectives, Suggestions and Framework Instruments for protection and conservation, suggestions for implementation Guiding Visions for the landscape development, especially for settlement, infrastructure and open space development Suggested goals for the assets to be protected and for recreation Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

15. 15 Suggested Objectives/Goals Air and Climate Water Soil Protection of soil monuments Maintenance of fertile soils Erosion protection Rehabilitation of contaminated sites Improvement of water quality and water body structure Improvement of water retention in floodplains Minimisation of pollutants Minimisation of erosion in the catchment area Protection and development of fresh air regions and corridors Improvement of the situation in climatically stressed zones Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

16. 16 Suggested Objectives/Goals Historical landscape Species and Habitats Landscape character and experience Protection of rare species and their habitats Development of habitats Ecological linkage of habitats along important axis Development of open spaces which structure the landscape Safeguarding the character of the landscape in its diversity Protection of un- disected low traffic zones Safeguarding the elements of the cultural heritage (landscape) Safeguarding historically important landscapes Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

17. 17 Guiding Vision of the Landscape Development Areas with long term natural development Land use with dominant importance for the landscape ecology and landscape character Land use with importance for the landscape ecology and landscape character Land use with additional importance for the landscape ecology and landscape character Other land uses minor importance for the landscape ecology and landscape character and integrated suggested measuresFunctional spaces/areas Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

18. 18 Suggested Measures (Framework for implementation) Management and development measuresManagement and development measures of Nature Protection and Landscape Management guiding and directing land useMeasures of guiding and directing land use (Conflict solutions and impacts) Regional PlanningImplementation instruments of the Regional Planning Notification of Protected AreasHints for the process of Notification of Protected Areas Concept of Protected AreasConcept of Protected Areas (Priorities, Focal Zones, Basics) Landscape PlanningHints and suggestions for following plans, especially for the Landscape Planning Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

19. 19 Possible Applications Regional Planning Associations, Regional Coordinators Continuation of the Regional Plan(s) Evaluation of projects with relevant impact Cities and Municipalities Environmentally spatial orientated tool for decision making and planning of the municipalities („Eco-account“, Agenda 21, …) Other sectoral Authorities Other sectoral Authorities (i.e. Water Authorities or Road Departments) EIA (Environmental Impact Assessments) Own protection measures and projects (i.e. River management …) Promotional programmes or incentives Nature Protection Authorities Impact Assessment (EIA) Planning of protection areas and Habitat Linkage Systems Measures of landscape and habitat management, measures of incentives for affected land users Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

20. 20 Possible Applications – 2 Planers Planers (i.e. Landscape-, traffic and city planers) Comprehensive basic environmental information and hints for the development of plans Private Projects Private Projects (for instance gravel mining companies) Preparation of projects with significant impact (gives planning securitity) Associations, NGOs’, management of patrimonial heritage Motivation for projects of private initiatives Translation of their concerns into administrative actions Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria

21. 21 Print Documents (PDF) –Text in the original layout –All maps in high resolution DIN A 4-sections complete maps on request for DIN A0 – Plots CD-ROM for Queries –Intuitive guidance of the user for fast information –Interactive text – map queries –Overlays of important themes (i.e. preferential areas, protected areas) Short Version (Brochure) –For politicians and interested citizens Geographical Information System –For professionals (project oriented) Publications of the LEK Regional Landscape Development Concepts in Bavaria