Köpping: African swine fever pushed back
African swine fever is on the retreat. According to the Saxon Minister of Health, a "first milestone in the fight against the animal disease" has been reached.
Sustainability and environmental protection in Saxony
The latest news on climate protection, the environment, sustainability and climate change in Saxony and around the world.
Hoyerswerda Zoo: Two special baby animals born in April
Special animal children at Hoyerswerda Zoo: a spherical armadillo and a tree spiny lizard.
Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes
People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission.
Number of endangered white-tailed eagles in Saxony continues to rise
The number of endangered white-tailed eagles in Saxony has been increasing for years, especially in Upper Lusatia.
Leipzig leads the way among vets in Saxony
Leipzig has the highest number of vets in Saxony, followed by Dresden and the district of Leipzig.
New riding hall for Moritzburg State Stud to be completed by next summer
The Free State of Bavaria is investing 24 million euros in a modern indoor riding arena with grandstands for the Moritzburg State Stud in order to create the best conditions for horses and people.
Lawsuits against connection for LNG terminal dismissed
Superfluous and harmful to the environment or necessary in terms of security of supply? The Rügen liquefied natural gas terminal is controversial. A federal court has now ruled against the connection.
Wildcats native to Saxony
For a long time, the European wildcat was thought to be extinct in Saxony. However, the cats have now reappeared in four regions. This gives hope for a further increase in the population.
Animal experiments in Saxony: approval for 138 projects in 2022
In 2022, 138 animal testing projects were approved in Saxony, involving a total of around 122,000 animals. The majority of these were mice, followed by zebrafish.
Four illegal wolf killings registered in Saxony
In the current monitoring year, four illegally killed wolves have been found in Saxony. The LKA and LfULG warn of the number of unreported cases.
Lusatian municipalities on the way to becoming a European model region for structural change
The municipalities of Lusatia are receiving support from the EU for their plans to become the first Net-Zero Valley in Europe.
Support for trees in times of climate change: New watering can hero project in Dresden
In Dresden, 'filling stations' are set up for trees to save them from drying out. Citizens can use rainwater.
Reforestation in Saxony: 700,000 new trees planted
Thanks to many volunteers, more than 700,000 new trees have been planted in Saxony since 2022. A good 5,000 people have taken part in the Forest Championship campaign so far, the initiators announced on Sunday. The initiative of the Forest for Saxony Foundation, the image campaign of the Free State ..
Dealing with wolves becomes an election issue
The Isegrim's hide has not yet been killed, but the CDU already has clear ideas on how to proceed with the wolf after the state elections. The prospects for them do not seem rosy. The predator is now becoming an election campaign issue.
Saxony's CDU calls for a reduction in the wolf population
Saxony's CDU is pushing for a reduction in the wolf population in the state. SPD top candidate and Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping reacts immediately.
Shell of modern riding hall at Moritzburg State Stud completed
Just under a year and a half after the ground-breaking ceremony, the shell of the modern riding hall at Moritzburg State Stud is complete. Topping-out ceremony in a week's time.
More livestock farms: Plus for bee colonies and poultry
Bee colonies in the garden, breakfast eggs fresh from your own flock of chickens. In Saxony, keeping farm animals is a trend. However, this does not apply equally to all animal species.
Street trees suffer from drought and temperatures
Climate change poses challenges for street trees. When planting new trees, many cities now have to rely on drought-tolerant tree species.
Application start for funding program for energy and storage
From Monday, there will be a financial injection from the Free State for the purchase of photovoltaic and geothermal systems. Energy Minister Günther hopes that this will lead to an expansion of renewable energies.
Leipzig Zoo releases 70 field hamsters into the wild for the first time
Leipzig Zoo plans to release 70 field hamsters into the wild for the first time in May in order to establish a new Saxon field hamster population. The project is part of a conservation strategy for the endangered animals.
The earth in the Vogtland is currently shaking frequently again
The Vogtland region is currently being hit by more minor earthquakes. On early Wednesday evening, one such quake with a magnitude of 2.7 was measured in the eastern town of Klingenthal, Saxony's State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology announced on Thursday. Since March 18, several hund ..
Bark beetle season in Saxony starts early
The bark beetle season has started early in Saxony, forest owners should act now.
Vogtland district pushes ahead with plans for geothermal power plant
Hot thermal water from the depths could provide warm rooms in the Vogtland region in the future. Further measurements are now being carried out to advance plans for a geothermal power plant.
More wolf kills expected at the start of the grazing season
The grazing season begins in Saxony. This also increases the risk of wolf attacks. How can livestock owners protect themselves?
Police warn dog owners about dangerous lures
In Waldenburg in the district of Zwickau, unknown persons have repeatedly laid out dangerous bait for dogs. Two meatballs that were found in a meadow on Friday were probably poison bait, the police announced on Saturday. In another case, a woman had previously found a large amount of mince next to a ..
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..