The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic

What The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic does

The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR, AOPK ČR) is a state contributory organization operating under the Czech Ministry of the Environment. It is the principal national authority responsible for nature and landscape protection in the Czech Republic, holding statutory powers to manage all 27 Protected Landscape Areas (CHKO) covering approximately 14.5% of the country's territory, coordinate the Natura 2000 network, issue conservation permits, enforce nature protection law, and implement international obligations including CITES. The agency delivers its mandate through a headquarters in Prague and 13 regional offices providing nationwide coverage, supplemented by a network of Nature Houses and visitor centers within protected areas.

Its operational technology stack centers on a suite of web-based conservation platforms: the institutional portal at aopk.gov.cz; the Nálezová databáze ochrany přírody (Nature Conservation Finding Database) holding approximately 29 million species observation records; the BioLog mobile application for citizen-science data collection with offline capability; the Invazní druhy (Invasive Species) portal and dedicated Asian hornet reporting app (Nahlaš sršeň); and an ArcGIS-based map gallery. Core products also include the professional journal Časopis Ochrany přírody, the scientific publication Časopis Příroda, and dedicated websites for funding administration (dotace.aopk.gov.cz) and the Nature Conservation Information System (portal.nature.cz). The agency is compliant with Czech accessibility law (No. 99/2019 Coll.) and EU Directive 2016/2102, with documented cookie-consent practices.

AOPK ČR does not operate commercial pricing. All services — permits, environmental consultations, citizen engagement, educational programs, and data access — are provided as public functions without direct charges. Funding flows from the Ministry of the Environment's state subsidy, supplemented by EU co-financing (LIFE program, OPŽP, structural funds) and the State Environmental Fund. Customer segments include the general public, the scientific and academic community, and municipalities/local governments, with no private-sector commercial customers.

Name

The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic

Legal name

Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR

Website

https://aopk.gov.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR) is a state agency under the Ministry of the Environment that manages 27 Protected Landscape Areas covering 14.5% of the country, coordinates biodiversity databases, and enforces nature protection law through 13 regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Environmental Protection Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG), Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Agencies (BPAIAOAM), Invasive Species & Weed Management (BPABADAJ)

Keywords

• Nature conservation services
• Protected area management
• Biodiversity monitoring
• Invasive species control
• Environmental administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR, AOPK ČR) is a state contributory organization that administers nature and landscape protection in the Czech Republic. It manages 27 Protected Landscape Areas (CHKO) covering approximately 14.5% of the country's territory, coordinates the Natura 2000 network, implements species protection, dendroprotection, inanimate nature protection, landscape protection, invasive species management, international nature protection (CITES), and runs 13 regional offices along with Nature Houses and visitor centers for public engagement and education.

Product overview

The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR) operates a comprehensive portfolio of web-based products and services for nature conservation in the Czech Republic. The core offering consists of the main institutional website (aopk.gov.cz) providing access to all services, supplemented by specialized thematic portals covering protected areas, invasive species, water systems, species databases, and funding mechanisms. Key platforms include the Invazní druhy (Invasive Species) portal, the Nálezová databáze ochrany přírody (Nature Conservation Findings Database), the BioLog citizen science application, and various mapping services including the Nature Conservation Information System Portal. The agency also manages the Časopis Ochrana přírody (Nature Protection Magazine) and coordinates rescue programs for endangered species.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nálezová databáze ochrany přírody (Nature Conservation Findings Database) Comprehensive database containing approximately 29 million records of observed species in the Czech Republic, enabling public access to species occurrence data and serving researchers, conservation planners, and the general public.
• BioLog Mobile Application Citizen science mobile application for recording observations of all species of animals, plants and fungi in the Czech Republic, with offline capability and web interface, aimed at members of the public and amateur naturalists.
• Invazní druhy Portal (Invasive Species Portal) Specialized web portal dedicated to invasive species in the Czech Republic, providing information on legislation, species identification, early warning systems, and reporting mechanisms for citizens.
• Nahlaš sršeň (Report Hornet) Mobile Application Mobile application for reporting sightings of Asian hornets (Vespa velutina), available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, supporting rapid response for invasive species eradication.
• Portál informačního systému ochrany přírody (Nature Protection Information System Portal) Information system portal for nature protection data management and access, serving conservation professionals, researchers, and the public.
• Časopis Ochrana přírody (Nature Protection Magazine) Professional journal covering nature conservation topics, published by the agency for conservation professionals, researchers, and the informed public.
• Záchranné programy (Rescue Programs) Programs for the protection and recovery of endangered species in the Czech Republic, including coordination of breeding, reintroduction, and habitat protection measures.
• Návrat vlků (Return of Wolves) Traveling Exhibition Traveling exhibition about the life and return of the gray wolf to Czech nature, consisting of 8 double-sided panels (75 x 175 cm each) in aluminum frames, available for free loan to nature houses and visitor centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 269 specially protected and endangered species recorded in non-reclaimed areas of NPP Lom ČSA alone
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerstvo životního prostředí (Ministry of the Environment)coreOthersParent ministry providing strategic direction, funding, and policy framework for nature conservation activities. AOPK ČR operates as an agency under this ministry.
• Hasičský záchranný sbor ČR (Fire Rescue Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement signed between Director Vladimír Vlček and AOPK ČR Director František Pelc for cooperation in eliminating nests of invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina). Collaboration enables efficient emergency response for invasive species eradication.
• Národní parky ČR (Czech National Parks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Krkonošský národní park, Národní park Šumava, Národní park České Švýcarsko, and Národní park Podyjí for coordinated nature protection
• Česká komise pro UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO patronage for Year of Protected Landscape Areas 2026 (Rok CHKO 2026), highlighting the cultural and natural heritage significance of Czech protected areas
• Česká zemědělská univerzita (Czech University of Life Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for conferences on practical nature protection, including annual conference 'K vybraným otázkám praktické ochrany přírody'
• Botanický ústav AV ČR (Botanical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration including hosting the platform for solving invasive species issues and joint scientific publications

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• NatureScot (Scotland's Nature Agency): Scottish government nature agency with comparable protected area management, species protection, and biodiversity data responsibilities. Functions as a regional counterpart within UK environmental governance with similar mandate scope.

Broad incumbents

• Naturvårdsverket (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency): Swedish government agency responsible for environmental and nature conservation policy at national level. Operates comparable protected area management, species protection, and environmental data systems with a broader regulatory scope than AOPK ČR.
• Umweltbundesamt (Environment Agency Austria): Austrian federal environment agency with overlapping responsibilities in nature conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and environmental quality administration. Comparable Central European institutional model with broader environmental remit.
• Natural England: UK statutory advisor on nature conservation with comparable functions in protected landscape management, species protection, and biodiversity data stewardship. Operates at larger scale with similar advisory and regulatory mandate.
• Staatsbosbeheer (Dutch Forestry Commission): Dutch state organization managing nature areas, forests, and protected landscapes with comparable functions in conservation area management, citizen engagement, and biodiversity monitoring. Operates as a government agency with public-law tasks similar to AOPK ČR.
• Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN): German federal agency for nature conservation performing comparable functions at national scale including protected area administration, species protection, and CITES implementation. Larger peer with broader remit covering multiple federal states.

Others

• CENIA (Czech Environmental Information Agency): Sibling Czech state agency under the same Ministry of the Environment that operates environmental information systems and reporting. Adjacent peer providing data infrastructure that complements AOPK ČR's conservation information systems.
• Česká geologická služba (Czech Geological Survey): Sibling Czech state organization under the same Ministry of the Environment focused on geological research and inanimate nature protection. Adjacent peer with overlapping geological conservation responsibilities, listed together on the ministry's institutional directory.

Direct peers

• Správa Národního parku Šumava (Šumava National Park Administration): Czech national park administration under the same ministry with formal cooperation agreement with AOPK ČR. Performs direct conservation management on a large protected area, comparable in mandate but with narrower geographic scope.
• Česká inspekce životního prostředí (Czech Environmental Inspectorate): Sibling Czech state agency under the same Ministry of the Environment that performs environmental compliance and enforcement. Directly comparable as a domestic counterpart focused on inspection and regulatory enforcement versus AOPK ČR's conservation mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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