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Siegen-Wittgenstein debates new 4,300-hectare national park proposal
The Siegen-Wittgenstein district has reopened discussions regarding the designation of 4,300 hectares of state forest in the Rothaarkamm region as a national park. This move follows a previous attempt in 2024 where six potential candidate regions in North Rhine-Westphalia rejected the initiative.
The proposal is a key interest for Environmental Minister Oliver Krischer, as establishing a second national park alongside the Eifel is a goal within the state's coalition agreement. While some view the project as a significant benefit for nature and people, others have expressed concerns regarding its impact on the region. Experts are scheduled to present findings at a citizen forum to provide a basis for future political decisions.
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Eifel · North Rhine-Westphalia · Oliver Krischer · Rothaarkamm · Siegen-Wittgenstein
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Establishing a second national park alongside the Eifel park is a goal in the coalition agreement. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The core area involves 4,300 hectares of state forest. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] All six potential candidate regions rejected the project in 2024. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The district council voted by a narrow majority to resume considerations. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The area spans across the Rothaarkamm. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +1 more