Gottswald

Bird sanctuary (SPA) "Gottswald"
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location	Two cities and two municipalities each in the Ortenaukreis , Baden-Württemberg , Germany
WDPA ID	555537905
Natura 2000 ID	DE-7513-442
Bird sanctuary	22.083 km²
Geographical location	48 ° 29 '  N , 7 ° 53'  E Coordinates: 48 ° 29 '26 "  N , 7 ° 52' 41"  E
Setup date	November 20, 2007
administration	Regional council Freiburg

The Gottswald area is a European bird sanctuary (protected area identifier DE-7513-442) in the Ortenau district in Germany, which was designated by the ordinance of November 20, 2007 by the Baden-Württemberg regional council in Freiburg .

location

The approximately 2,208 hectare (ha) bird sanctuary "Gottswald" extends largely west of the federal motorway 5 and is divided into two cities and municipalities:

City of Kehl	123.6086 ha	5.59%
City of Offenburg	1004.3339 ha	45.48%
Community Schutterwald	754.0404 ha	34.15%
Willstätt municipality	326.3414 ha	14.78%

description

Middle woodpecker

The protected area "Gottswald" is described as a "large forest complex with oak-hornbeam forests, black cherry-alder-ash swamp forests, alder-ash floodplain forests and elen swamp forests, which is considered to be one of the most important density centers of the middle woodpecker in Baden-Württemberg".

Habitat classes

N14 - reclaimed grassland			1 %
N16 - deciduous forest			96%
N23 - Other (cities, roads, landfills, pits, industrial areas)			1 %
N19 - mixed forest			2%

Protection purpose

The area-related conservation objectives are described differently depending on the species :

Breeding birds

Breeding bird species that are listed in Appendix I of the Birds Directive and for which special measures are to be applied across Europe. A total of 39 species fall into this category in Baden-Württemberg and six in the “Gottswald” protected area .

Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis )

kingfisher

Preservation of near-natural waters, of steep walls and demolition edges made of excavable substrate in the vicinity of the water, of fallen trees suitable for the breeding tube system in the vicinity of the water, of structures that can be used as a seat for hunting such as strong riparian wood with branches hanging over the water, preservation of a Water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, a water dynamic that enables the formation of new bank breaks suitable for nesting, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with bodies of water and steep banks, the food supply with small fish species and juvenile fish as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to September 15th.

Gray woodpecker ( Picus canus )

Gray woodpecker

Preservation of richly structured light deciduous and mixed deciduous forests with open areas for feeding, of alluvial forests, of extensively cultivated orchards, preservation of poor grasslands, poor hay meadows or cattle pastures, preservation of edge strips, rain areas, embankments and lined, stepped forest edges, of old wood islands and old wood islands , especially of standing dead wood, preservation of trees with large caves and the food supply.

Middle Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos medius )

Preservation of deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, especially those with oak, of alluvial and alder forests, of extensively cultivated orchards, of old trees and islands of old wood, of standing dead wood and trees with caves.

Black kite ( Milvus migrans )

Black kite

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, of sparse forests, in particular alluvial forests, of field trees, large individual trees and rows of trees in the open landscape, grassland, islands of old wood and old, large-crowned trees with free approach, especially near the forest edge, preservation of natural flowing and still waters, conservation of trees with clumps, of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from March 1st to August 15th.

Black Woodpecker ( Dryocopus martius )

Black woodpecker

Preservation of extensive forests, old trees and islands of old wood, dead wood, preservation of trees with large caves as well as the food supply, especially with ants.

Honey buzzard ( Pernis apivorus )

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, light deciduous and mixed and pine forests, field trees, extensively used grassland, old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free access, preservation of the poor grasslands, trees with clumps, preservation of the food supply, especially with wasps and bumblebees as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from May 1st to August 31st.

Migratory birds

Other migratory bird species not listed in Appendix I that breed in the country and have been selected for the protected areas. A total of 36 species fall into this category in Baden-Württemberg and two species in the “Gottswald” protected area.

Tree falcon ( Falco subbuteo )

Tree falcon

Preservation of light forests with bordering open landscapes, of old trees and islands of old wood, of overhangs, of field trees or groups of trees in fields or along waterways, of extensively used grassland, of waterways with structurally rich bank areas and silting areas, of nesting opportunities such as crow's nests, of the food supply, in particular with small birds and large insects as well as undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15 to September 15.

Stock dove ( Columba oenas )

Preservation of deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, of old trees and old wood islands, of trees with large caves as well as grassland areas and extensively used fields with fallow land, strips of field margins and weed-rich grass borders.

See also

• List of EU bird sanctuaries in Baden-Württemberg

Web links

• Ordinance, data evaluation sheet and map in the profile of the SPA area in the protected area directory of the LUBW ( State Institute for the Environment, Measurements and Nature Conservation Baden-Württemberg )
• Profile of the Natura 2000 area "Gottswald" at the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Standard data sheet for the protected area at the State Institute for the Environment, Measurements and Nature Conservation Baden-Württemberg (LUBW)
2. ↑ Profile of the SPA area in the protected area directory of the LUBW , with "Bird Protection Area Ordinance Annex 1"