Nature of the year
The term nature of the year includes several species and habitats nominated annually for the purpose of public relations work for species and biotope protection . This happens mainly in Germany . Since 1971 the bird of the year has been chosen by NABU eV in order to draw attention to the particular endangerment of animals and their habitats. Over the years, more and more nature conservation organizations have contributed to the Nature of the Year selections. The list below is likely not to be exhaustive, but it does show the scope of the publicity work.
Nature of the year in Germany
Nature of the year in Austria
fauna |
flora |
Others |
Nature of the year in Switzerland
fauna |
flora |
Nature of the year international
- Bamboo of the year
- Endangered lake of the year
- Landscape of the year
- Rose of the year (Great Britain)
- Bird of the year (international)
Annual overview Germany
The following tables provide an annual overview for Germany from 1971 to the present day.
See also
Web links
- numerous pages on Nature of the Year from the VSK
- Nature of the year - NABU overview with detailed information texts and links (for every year from 2002)
- Natural elements of the year - detailed overview tables (current year), private page
- Nature of the Year - Multi-page compilation of the SDW as a PDF file (for every year from 1998) and additional information
- Election garden animal of the year 2012 Heinz Sielmann Foundation