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A special moon is watching over Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia tonight. It is particularly large and particularly bright. There is only one region where it might be difficult to catch a glimpse.
Traffic, poaching, territorial warfare: 240 dead wolves have been found in Saxony in 25 years. Most of them died in road traffic.
Is there still enough habitat for animals like the lapwing or the partridge in Saxony? Species extinction is also taking place in this country. That's why expertise is needed.
Around 500 species of moss in a very small area: nowhere else in Germany are there as many mosses as in Saxon Switzerland. But they react sensitively to changes.
The Capital of Culture celebrates the apple: even more tree plantings, a varied program of events and a contribution to biodiversity characterize the "Harvest" planting festival.
In Wechselburg Castle Park, nature meets monument protection. This poses challenges. Now the park is to be made fit for climate change with a maintenance concept.
Wechselburg Castle Park is involved in a program to adapt to climate change. A piece of the future is also to be planted at the third Saxon Parks Seminar.
The historic camellia is back in its winter quarters in the current autumn weather. The temperature in the glass house is kept constant with the help of computers.
1,200 people in Saxony are involved in nature conservation on a voluntary basis. Without them, many projects would not be possible, emphasizes the Environment Minister.
In the district of Bautzen, a wolf repeatedly approached houses and gardens. The carcass of the animal has now been found. The 13-year-old female probably died of old age.
The partridge is the bird of the year 2026, but in Saxony it is difficult to find the animals outdoors. This is because they only live here in isolated numbers.
Mushroom lovers have to be patient in Saxony: The yield is meagre, but experts are hoping for late fall. Meanwhile, a mushroom from North America is causing a stir.
Without volunteers, not much would happen in nature conservation in Saxony. At their annual meeting this weekend, the focus will be on an animal species that is currently being successfully reintroduced in Saxony.
Without volunteers, not much would happen in nature conservation in Saxony. At their annual meeting this weekend, the focus will be on an animal species that is currently being successfully reintroduced in Saxony.
Hunting and fishing equipment, but also dog sports and falconry - the "Jagd & Angeln" trade fair attracted thousands of visitors with this mix.
The beaver has long been a source of annoyance for pond owners in Upper Lusatia. Now the regional authorities have approved a drastic measure.
More hamsters on arable land in Saxony: That is the aim of a new EU-funded project. This is how to get the rodent offspring to thrive.
Why are more and more cycling fans in Saxony turning to gravel bikes? The mixture of suitability for everyday use and adventure appeals to a growing user group.
Drought, heat and pests are taking their toll on forests. Why mixed forests are considered more resilient and how new data should help with protection.
More than 900,000 hectares of forest have been lost in Germany since 2017. Drought, storms and pests also affect popular hiking regions. Which regions are affected in Saxony?
Saxony's forests are set to play an even greater role in the future as a source of timber, a habitat for endangered animals and plants and a recreational area for people. But the area is shrinking.
Sachsenforst largely renounces FSC certification. Environmental associations and the Greens criticize: The decision is a step backwards for sustainable forest management.
Despite strong gusts of wind, Saxony's forest remained largely unscathed. Why visitors should still be careful in windy conditions - and how foresters deal with fallen trees.
Honey fans can rejoice: Saxony's bees have collected plenty of honey thanks to the frost-free spring. But there are also problems.
From birds to hamsters: the new data on the south-east link documents around 330 protected species along the planned power line.
A new hiking trail is to connect the national parks in Germany and the Czech Republic from 2026. What can visitors expect on the route?
In Saxony, there should soon be pregnant proof of the success of the lynx program. Female Freya is now roaming the forests of the Westerzgebirge.
Damp weather in the summer sometimes resulted in full mushroom baskets. The poison control center in Erfurt also felt the effects of this, receiving more inquiries in August in particular.
For decades it was thought to have disappeared - now the European wildcat is back in the Vogtland. Its reappearance could help decide what our forests will look like in the future.
Most attacks by wolves on grazing animals occur in late summer and fall. Before that, the predators are busy rearing their pups. Experts urgently recommend taking precautions.
Swallows are dependent on human assistance. The German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union in Saxony has therefore launched a participatory campaign. Since then, swallows have been welcome in many homes.
Gardens can be a refuge for biodiversity, says the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation. Even amphibians can become garden dwellers with a little human assistance.
The consequences of the acid rain at the end of the last century are still measurable in the forest soils in Saxony. Lime is now being spread again to improve the situation.
The state testing institute in Saxony checks around one million samples every year. The majority of these concern milk. The complaint rates are still low.
First rain, now sun - this combination is causing mushrooms to sprout in Saxony. However, anyone picking mushrooms in the national park must adhere to certain regulations.
Going mushroom hunting is especially worthwhile in the fall. But even now, good edible mushrooms can be found in Saxony. However, caution is advised, say experts.
The rain is spoiling the vacation fun in Saxony. However, the changeable weather also gives allergy sufferers a breather.
In summer, wasps are on the lookout for food. An expert explains what helps to avoid stings and what the rainy weather does to their development.
The Elbe between nature conservation and shipping: for the Greens, it is clear where the path should lead in view of declining cargo handling. Towards more nature conservation and tourism as an economic factor.
Environmentalists and local residents are fighting against a planned road construction through a protected area. They believe that endangered species and biotopes in the Spree valley are at risk.
Low water levels and persistent drought are an increasing threat to the flora and fauna in water bodies. Unfortunately, thunderstorms and sporadic rainfall have hardly brought any relief.
Wolf monitoring shows three completely new territories. In other parts of the state, known pairs of wolves have grown into a pack. Saxony's wolf region par excellence remains Upper Lusatia.
Forest areas are to be used for the expansion of wind power and photovoltaic systems - a classic conflict of interest. Because nature is also being destroyed in the process.
The Elbe is reaching historically low levels - and, according to environmentalists, is becoming increasingly unusable for freight transport. They are now calling for a radical rethink of waterway policy.
Coal was once dredged from what is now Lake Werbelin near Delitzsch. Now conservationists are observing the settlement of ever new animal and plant species.
A rare spectacle at Leipzig Botanical Garden: the flowers of a very special plant can be seen for one night only.
"Hamsters" in Saxon: with the support of the EU, the population of field hamsters in the Free State is to be strengthened. Their last refuge is here in northern Saxony.
It has been too dry in Saxony for a long time. Streams and rivers have low water levels. That is why the city of Dresden is now responding.
While Brussels is making the renaturation of natural areas mandatory, the state government is expressing doubts about implementation. The environmental association BUND is not prepared to accept this.
A stray wolf pup has provided proof: There is a new pack of wolves in the district of Leipzig.
The invasive species transmits crayfish plague, which is fatal to native animals. The Natural History Museum warns of far-reaching consequences.
The Free State of Saxony is supporting 88 pond farms with around 4.3 million euros. The funds are intended to counteract the increasing drought and enable sustainable pond maintenance.
Little rain, high temperatures and wind have dried out the soil in Saxony's forests. Special care is required when visiting.
Little rain and high temperatures in spring: many rivers in Saxony already have little water.
More than three decades ago, lignite was still being mined in the Borna-Ost/Bockwitz open-cast mine. Today, water buffalo, cattle and Boer goats graze there. An educational trail now provides information about grazing.
Walkers and cyclists beware: The hairs of the oak processionary moth can cause skin rashes. In many places, the pest is controlled with tiny threadworms.
Once the "death strip", today the former German-German border is considered a biotope. Insects are now to be recorded along the Green Belt - this should also help with an application.
The message for International Biodiversity Day sounds depressing. According to estimates, 150 species become extinct every day. Species extinction does not stop at Saxony either.
Beekeepers in Saxony have their hands full: it's swarming season. And the honey chambers in the beehives are also filling up. But the number of bee colonies has fallen. What are the reasons?
It is a magnet for visitors to the historic Pillnitz Palace Park in Dresden. The 250-year-old, meter-high camellia even has its own house - and now has a special title.
Even the name is a word monster: European Regulation on the Restoration of Nature - in short: Restoration Regulation. Saxony does not consider it feasible in its current form.
Populations of bird species such as sparrows, tits and blackbirds are declining - even though they are still the most frequently spotted in gardens. This also says something about the state of the ecosystem.
Lawn mowers with four legs: Sheep graze on the Elbe meadows in Dresden, caring for a piece of nature. The long-time shepherd has now found a successor.
Leipzig takes measures to protect hedgehogs: night-time operation of mowing robots is restricted to protect the animals from injury.
Preserving tradition, shaping the future: In the district of Bautzen, traders and a Unesco project show how structural change can succeed. Saxony's environment minister sees this as a model for success.
A state agency in Saxony unseals old industrial ruins, renaturalizes streams or creates habitats for animals. Municipal or private developers can buy the eco-points gained in this way.
The national park is one of the most popular excursion and tourist regions in Bavaria. Over 9,000 hectares of flora and fauna are protected. Details of the work can be found in the new annual report.
The marsh fritillary was selected as the 2025 riparian forest species in Leipzig. This rare plant is an early bloomer and is specially protected in the riparian forest.
Orchard meadows need care and protection. They are on the Red List of the most endangered biotope types in Europe.
Saxony has to make savings in almost all areas. Nature conservation projects are also affected. Associations are now mobilizing and pointing out the consequences.
In Saxony, the pollen season is hitting allergy sufferers particularly hard this year - sometimes with dangerous consequences. What can help now.
Better prepared for forest fires: Saxony reinforces its fire departments with new special vehicles.
The trekking huts have been renovated and the bivouac sites are ready. The season on the Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail has begun. There will soon be a sixth forest hut along the route.
30 dead sheep and goats - but a wolf in Upper Lusatia may not be killed for the time being. A court has stopped the planned cull and doubts the legality of the permit.
After the winter, the warm rays of sunshine lure the bees out of their homes again. Crocuses and willows provide the first food. But some beekeepers in Saxony are in for a rude awakening.
The people of Dresden love the Elbe meadows. No wonder that thousands of people volunteer to clean the meadows every year. Spring cleaning is also very popular in Leipzig.
Protecting nature where others relax: more than 100 volunteers look after Saxony's only national park - some have been doing so for 40 years.
Stuffy noses and bulging eyes: the season of suffering has begun for allergy sufferers. In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, the first pollen is already flying, albeit still cautiously.
In shorts, with a brash appearance and dialect, she provides information about nature's treasures as "Survival Siglinde" on Insta and co - and recently also in a book.
The first storks are back - and are having to endure a few frosty nights. This is manageable for the animals, and they also seem to feel at home in Saxony.
The lynx is to be reintroduced to Germany. In some federal states, the big cats are being released into the wild - and are going on the move.
The wild garlic season is still to come. But the police are already dealing with wild garlic theft again. A recurring problem in Saxony.
The extremely dry years since 2018 have been sheer stress for Saxony's forests. Things look much better at the start of 2025. But the situation can quickly change again.
The Kulkwitzer Lachen in the west of Leipzig are a legacy of lignite mining. Ground subsidence filled with rainwater and created new habitats for animals.
Companies in Bavaria invested more money in environmental protection in 2022. What priorities did they set - and which sector paid the most?
Some toads leave their winter quarters as early as the beginning of February. To help them survive the dangerous migration, helpers set up protective fences - in some places, more volunteers are needed.
The "Hour of Winter Birds" is probably Germany's largest scientific participatory campaign. Birds are counted and reported for one hour.
The development of the Leipzig alluvial forest was enshrined in Saxony's coalition agreement in 2019. A lot has happened since then, but the future of the project depends on the future state government.
In contrast to the nationwide trend, the number of wolf packs living in Saxony is decreasing slightly.
The "king of fish" has returned to Saxony. However, the rise of the salmon has once again started late. Why?
Humans have severely altered the habitats along the Elbe. Alluvial forests and wet meadows are now only fragmentary. Biodiversity is dwindling. This should now come to an end.
They are cute and adorable, despite their prickly shells. But for hedgehogs, habitats in Saxony are becoming smaller and smaller and there is less and less food - more and more injured and sick animals need help.
They are cute and adorable, despite their prickly shells. But for hedgehogs, habitats in Saxony are becoming smaller and smaller and there is less and less food - more and more injured and sick animals need help.
Many fish farms in Saxony are up to their necks in water. Rising costs, regulations from the authorities and an increase in fish predators are making life difficult for them. The state wants to give them more money.
Rivers and streams in Dresden ran the risk of drying up in summer. It was therefore forbidden to draw water. The environmental agency has now lifted this ban ahead of schedule.
Mushroom pickers are currently making rich pickings in Saxony's forests. Porcini mushrooms in particular are shooting out of the ground. However, many baskets also contain species that are not without danger.
Climate change has different consequences around the world. A climate report shows what is happening in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. One parameter is particularly striking in central Germany.
The copper beeches in the forest park in Dresden-Blasewitz have survived for up to 150 years. But the heat of recent years has been too much. Climate change is becoming more and more noticeable.
Prolonged dryness and drought increase the risk of fire in Saxony's forests every year. Most of the fires are caused by negligence - some also occur during harvesting and forestry work.
Heating oil leaked into a stream in Lichtenstein, Saxony, because a tank was too full. Firefighters set up an oil barrier.