Haussperling halts demolition of buildings in Berlin's Jahn-Sportpark for the time being

Nature conservationists successfully enforce building ban

Several buildings on the site are to be demolished to make way for new sports facilities. However, a house sparrow has built its nest in one of the buildings. According to the Federal Nature Conservation Act, it is forbidden to destroy or damage the nests of wild birds during the breeding season. The building ban will remain in effect until the young birds have fledged.

The house sparrow is one of the most common birds in Germany. However, its population has been declining in recent years due to the loss of nesting sites. The demolition of the buildings in the Jahn-Sportpark would have destroyed one of the few remaining nesting sites for the house sparrow in the area.

The nature conservationists who enforced the building ban are pleased with the success of their efforts. They hope that the house sparrow will be able to continue to breed in the Jahn-Sportpark for many years to come.

Background information

The Jahn-Sportpark is a sports complex in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district. The complex was built in the early 20th century and is home to a number of sports clubs and facilities, including a soccer stadium, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.

In recent years, the Jahn-Sportpark has fallen into disrepair. The city of Berlin has plans to demolish several of the buildings on the site and replace them with new sports facilities. However, the demolition plans have been met with opposition from nature conservationists, who argue that the demolition would destroy important habitat for birds and other wildlife.

The house sparrow

The house sparrow is a small, brown bird that is found in urban areas around the world. The house sparrow is a member of the sparrow family, which also includes the tree sparrow and the Eurasian tree sparrow.

The house sparrow is a social bird that lives in flocks. The house sparrow is a granivore, which means that it eats seeds. The house sparrow is also known to eat insects, fruits, and other small animals.

The house sparrow is a common bird in Germany. However, the house sparrow's population has been declining in recent years due to the loss of nesting sites. The demolition of the buildings in the Jahn-Sportpark would have destroyed one of the few remaining nesting sites for the house sparrow in the area.

The Federal Nature Conservation Act

The Federal Nature Conservation Act is a German law that protects wild animals, plants, and their habitats. The Federal Nature Conservation Act prohibits the destruction or damage of the nests of wild birds during the breeding season.

The Federal Nature Conservation Act is enforced by the nature conservation authorities of the federal states. The nature conservation authorities can impose fines or other penalties on anyone who violates the Federal Nature Conservation Act.

Conclusion

The nature conservationists who enforced the building ban in the Jahn-Sportpark have successfully protected the nesting site of a house sparrow. The building ban will remain in effect until the young birds have fledged. The nature conservationists hope that the house sparrow will be able to continue to breed in the Jahn-Sportpark for many years to come.