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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BD-R-3: Protected areas

    The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

    … reserves and national parks as a proportion of Germany’s overall terrain. Natura 2000 areas as well as core and buffer zones of biosphere reserves are included, … the overall terrain of these protected areas has increased from 1,129,225 ha in 2000 to 1,632,691 ha in 2020. With reference to the overall terrain of Germany, this represents an increase from 3.2 % in 2000 to 4.6 % of the terrain by 2020. The increase in the total terrain of these …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

    The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

    … in civic protection The number of emergency relief responders declined between 2000 and 2014, above all owing to a decline in the number of members of fire … particular the age group of 20 to 25 year olds. For the TWH, the mean of the years 2000 to 2014 amounted to some 41,000 active volunteers. In 2015 the number increased … female volunteers in organisations which are predominantly technically oriented: In 2000 the proportion of female members of fire brigades amounted to 5.7 %, while by …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … by Federal government for the purpose of coastal protection decreased between 2000 and 2006. From 2012 onwards the investment increased again to more than 200 … and landscape maintenance necessitated by coastal protection measures. Between 2000 and 2006 the investments in coastal protection decreased by about half. … is due to the fluctuating development of investments in coastal protection since 2000. However, it has to be borne in mind that coastal protection measures can …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-2: Herring larvae in the Greifswalder Bodden

    The picture shows herring spawn. It is possible to see six transparent eggs adhering to each other, with larvae inside.

    … that time is not yet available in sufficient quantities. Since the beginning of the 2000s, herring reproduction has been distinctly less successful than in the 1990s … fishing quotas for herring in the western part of the Baltic Sea. Since the early 2000s the number of herring larvae in the Greifswalder Bodden area has declined … have been relatively low – even in the better years – since the beginning of the 2000s. Apart from the decoupling of herring larvae from their food source owing to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-2: Groundwater level and spring flow – Northern and Southern Region

    … flows calculated for the relevant gauging stations during the years of 1971 to 2000. The same approach was adopted for comparing the monthly mean of groundwater … flows calculated for the relevant gauging stations during the years of 1971 to 2000. The same approach was adopted for comparing the monthly mean of groundwater …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … with the powerful expansion of residential and transport areas in the early 2000s, the new take-up of land has more than halved in recent years. While the … the mostly continuous decline in new land take-up which had prevailed since 2000. Admittedly, various conversions and transitions in the performance of area … with the powerful expansion of residential and transport areas in the early 2000s, the new take-up of land has more than halved in recent years. While the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-2: Restoration of natural flood plains

    The picture shows a flooded deciduous forest. In the foreground there is a tree trunk lying on the ground.

    … biotope networks and within the system of protected areas designated under Natura 2000. By means of renaturation, realignment or slotting of dykes in respect of 79 … biotope networks and within the system of protected areas designated under Natura 2000. By means of renaturation, realignment or slotting of dykes in respect of 79 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … far as those plans are concerned that were analysed in respect of the period from 2000 and 2020, a distinct increase is noticeable in references to climate change. … far as those plans are concerned that were analysed in respect of the period from 2000 and 2020, a distinct increase is noticeable in references to climate change. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … European distribution range of the species within the reference period from 1971 to 2000. Subsequently, the mean was calculated for the index by weighting the … European distribution range of the species within the reference period from 1971 to 2000. Subsequently, the mean was calculated for the index by weighting the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … in land use statistics which were not based on actual changes of use. Especially in 2000 and 2008 some Federal States (Länder) carried out massive reassignments which … in land use statistics which were not based on actual changes of use. Especially in 2000 and 2008 some Federal States (Länder) carried out massive reassignments which …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    …   39 - Reid S.J., Tuck A.F., Kiladis G. 2000: On the changing abundance of ozone minima at northern midlatitudes. Journal of … 2003: Frequency of low-ozone events over northwestern Europe in 1952–1963 and 1990–2000. Geophysical Research Letters 30(21). 39 - Stick C., Krüger K., Schade N.H., …   39 - Reid S.J., Tuck A.F., Kiladis G. 2000: On the changing abundance of ozone minima at northern midlatitudes. Journal of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … in July. On the Middle and Lower Rhine, there have been only brief closures since 2000 which, in most cases, were rescinded after less than a week. So far no … in July. On the Middle and Lower Rhine, there have been only brief closures since 2000 which, in most cases, were rescinded after less than a week. So far no …