Hessian Society for Ornithology and Nature Conservation
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UnclaimedA voluntary association dedicated to preserving biodiversity in Hesse, Germany.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The Hessische Gesellschaft für Ornithologie und Naturschutz (HGON) is a voluntary association whose mission is the preservation of species diversity in Hesse. It works for near-natural forests, diverse waters, and species-rich cultural landscapes, and has laid the technical foundation for a large part of Hesse's nature conservation areas. The organization owns over 300 hectares of unique natural landscapes and works on projects such as the ADEBAR 2 atlas of German breeding birds.
History
The HGON is a voluntary association. Its mission is the preservation of species diversity in Hesse. It has laid the technical foundation for the majority of Hesse's nature conservation areas and has secured over 300 hectares of unique natural landscapes in its ownership. The return of many species once vanished from Hesse, such as the peregrine falcon, beaver, white stork, and black stork, is attributed to its efforts. It also works on projects such as ADEBAR 2, an atlas of German breeding birds.
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