Deutscher Verband für Landschaftspflege e.V.

What Deutscher Verband für Landschaftspflege e.V. does

Deutscher Verband für Landschaftspflege e.V. (DVL) is a German non-profit umbrella association (eingetragener Verein, registered in Bonn, VR 6610) founded in 1993 that serves as the national Dachverband for approximately 170 local Landschaftspflegeverbände (LPVs) — multi-stakeholder associations combining land users from agriculture and forestry, nature conservation organizations, and municipalities. The LPVs collectively cover 56% of Germany's territory, including a dense 62-LPV network in Bavaria coordinated from DVL's federal head office in Ansbach and a state-level association (LAG DVL Schleswig-Holstein) established in 2022 after 15 years of regional presence. DVL's portfolio consists of policy advocacy at national and EU level, expert consulting (Biodiversitätsberatung), capacity-building events (the annual Deutscher Landschaftspflegetag, DVL-Stammtisch webinars, and topic-specific Schulungsreihen on topics such as Herdenschutz and Agroforst), a publications business (DVL-Schriftenreihe, Praxishefte, Faltblätter) sold through an online store with weight-tiered shipping, and the annual Deutscher Landschaftspflegepreis award.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership fees and institutional support from the ~170 LPV members, one-time publication sales via the dvl.org storefront, and federal- and state-level project funding for initiatives such as Gemeinwohlprämie (a points-based agricultural public-goods premium model developed with Kiel University), NATÜRLICH BAYERN (insect conservation, 90% Bavarian-state funded), Moorschutz, Moorschutz, and Blühpakt Bayern. DVL's distribution runs almost entirely through the member LPV network plus two regional coordination offices; its core differentiator is the voluntary tripartite consensus model uniting agriculture, nature conservation, and municipalities within each LPV, a structure it has refined for three decades and exported as a model via international partnerships with LANDCARE EUROPE and France's Conservatoires d'espaces naturels (CEN).

Name

Deutscher Verband für Landschaftspflege e.V.

Legal name

Deutscher Verband für Landschaftspflege e.V.

Website

https://dvl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DVL is the German national umbrella association for ~170 local landscape management associations (LPVs) covering 56% of Germany's territory, providing policy advocacy, biodiversity consulting, training, and publications to agriculture, conservation, and municipal members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry, Land Use & REDD+ Programs (BPADALAF)

Keywords

• Landscape conservation services
• Biodiversity consulting
• Agricultural policy advocacy
• Environmental association management
• Habitat corridor planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Ansbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and organizational support: DVL operates as a federally organized association (Dachverband) funded primarily through membership fees from its ~170 member LPV organizations and related institutional support.
2. Publications and specialized media sales: DVL sells publications including its Schriftenreihe (series), practice manuals (Praxishefte), and specialized guides through its online store. Pricing is tiered by publication and shipping weight.
3. Project funding and grants: DVL carries out funded projects (e.g., Gemeinwohlprämie, Insektenschutz, Moorschutz, Biodiversitätsberatung) supported by federal and state government funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DVL is the German national umbrella association (Dachverband) for approximately 170 local Landschaftspflegeverbände (LPV). It coordinates cooperative landscape management that brings together agriculture, nature conservation, and municipalities. Its deliverables include biodiversity consulting, the Gemeinwohlprämie public-goods premium framework, professional publications, structured training courses, an annual national conference with an associated landscape-management award, and policy advocacy at federal and EU level.

Product overview

Deutscher Verband für Landschaftspflege (DVL) e.V. is an umbrella organization (Dachverband) for landscape conservation organizations in Germany, representing 170 local Landschaftspflegeverbände (LPVs) that cover approximately 56% of Germany's territory. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but provides a portfolio of services including: the national landscape conservation conference (Deutscher Landschaftspflegetag) with its associated award program (Deutscher Landschaftspflegepreis), biodiversity consulting services for farms and municipalities, the Gemeinwohlprämie point-based evaluation system for agricultural public goods, professional publications including the DVL-Schriftenreihe and DVL-Rundbrief newsletter, extensive online training programs (Schulungen) on topics such as agroforestry, livestock protection, and pasture management, and the Weidekongress (Grazing Congress). The DVL also coordinates the network of regional landscape conservation associations and facilitates knowledge exchange, policy advocacy, and practical implementation of landscape conservation measures across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biodiversitätsberatung (Biodiversity Consulting) Expert consulting services for agricultural businesses and municipalities on biodiversity enhancement, species protection, and nature-friendly land management practices.
• Gemeinwohlprämie (Public Goods Premium) Point-based evaluation system for assessing and rewarding public goods provided by agricultural operations in biodiversity, climate protection, and water conservation, designed as a model for EU agricultural payments.
• DVL-Schriftenreihe (DVL Publication Series) Scholarly publication series containing research findings, guidelines, and expert reports on landscape conservation topics, sold through the DVL online publications store.
• Deutscher Landschaftspflegetag (Annual Landscape Management Conference) Annual flagship event bringing together landscape conservation stakeholders, featuring plenary sessions, specialized forums, field trips, and the Deutscher Landschaftspflegepreis ceremony.
• Deutscher Landschaftspflegepreis (German Landscape Management Award) Annual award recognizing outstanding achievements in landscape conservation, presented to individuals, projects, and innovations that contribute to the preservation and development of cultural landscapes.
• DVL Online Seminars and Schulungsreihen (Training Courses) Extensive range of online educational offerings including seminars on agroforestry, pasture management, livestock protection, biodiversity, natural re-vegetation with regional seed, orchard management, and water retention, delivered through web-based training series.
• Weidekongress (Grazing Congress) Congress scheduled for September 2026 as part of the UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism, focusing on sustainable grazing practices and landscape conservation.
• Herdenschutz Schulungsreihe (Livestock Protection Training Series) Comprehensive training program covering electric fencing, wolf deterrence, herd protection measures, and practical implementation for livestock farmers.
• Landschaftspflegeverbände (LPV) Network Coordination Umbrella coordination of approximately 170 local landscape management associations across Germany, covering 56 percent of Germany's territory, including policy advocacy, training, expertise sharing, and member support.

Quantifiable outcome

• DVL members cover 56% of Germany's territory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung Deutsche LandschaftencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStiftung Deutsche Landschaften (Foundation German Landscapes) is a closely affiliated foundation of DVL, sharing the mission of landscape conservation. It operates a fundraising platform (heimat-deutsche-landschaften.de) and provides complementary funding and visibility for DVL's work.
• LANDCARE EUROPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLANDCARE EUROPE is the European umbrella network for land management organizations. DVL participates in this international network, sharing experiences with conservation organizations across Europe and organizing joint workshops on topics like peatlands and agroforestry.
• Landesverband Bayerischer Schafhalter e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian state association of sheep farmers, collaborating with DVL on pasture management, grazing conservation, and livestock protection topics.
• Deutscher Grünlandverband e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Grassland Association, a partner organization working with DVL on grassland conservation, grazing policy, and CAP reform advocacy.
• Holz von HierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification scheme for regional wood, partnered with DVL on sustainable forestry and landscape management topics.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Moor- und Torfkunde e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Society for Moor and Peat Science, collaborating with DVL on moor protection, climate protection through peatland rewetting, and paludiculture.
• greenjobsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorgreenjobs is the external job portal used by DVL to publish job vacancies for DVL and its member organizations.
• Berufsverband der Ökologen Bayerns e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of ecologists in Bavaria, partnered with DVL on biodiversity consulting and ecological expertise.
• Deutscher Imkerbund e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Beekeepers Association, collaborating with DVL on insect conservation, wild bee protection, and pollinator-friendly landscape management.
• Fachverband BiogasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Biogas Association, partnered with DVL on bioeconomy ideas competitions and sustainable biomass utilization from grassland areas.
• Institut für Ländliche Strukturforschung (ifls)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Rural Structure Research, collaborating with DVL on research, data analysis, and policy development for rural areas.
• Fördergesellschaft für nachhaltige Biogas- und Bioenergieerzeugung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotion society for sustainable biogas and bioenergy, partnered with DVL on the bioeconomy idea competition and utilization of grassland biomass.
• Fördergemeinschaft Ökologischer Landbau Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotion association for organic farming in Berlin-Brandenburg, partnered with DVL on organic agriculture and biodiversity.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Galloway-Züchter e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of Galloway cattle breeders, collaborating with DVL on extensive grazing and pasture conservation using native cattle breeds.
• Verein zur Erhaltung und Rekultivierung von Nutzpflanzen e.V. (VEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for the preservation and re-cultivation of crop plants, partnered with DVL on crop diversity and traditional agricultural landscapes.
• Weidebündnis (Pasture Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerbändeplattform GRÜNLAND (Grassland Association Platform) / Weidebündnis is a multi-association coalition (80+ organizations) coordinated by DVL advocating for better support of extensive grazing and pastoral livestock farming.
• Bundesverband Deutsche Mittelgebirge e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Mittelgebirgsstrategie 2030 (Medium Mountain Strategy 2030), contributing to the joint strategy for the future of German low mountain ranges.
• Kompetenzzentrum Kulturlandschaft, Hochschule Geisenheim UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the Mittelgebirgsstrategie 2030, contributing research and expertise on landscape management.
• Verband Deutscher Naturparke e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Mittelgebirgsstrategie 2030, representing Germany's nature parks in the joint strategy for medium mountain regions.
• Christians-Albrechts-Universität KielminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Kiel, collaborated with DVL to develop and scientifically evaluate the Gemeinwohlprämie (Public Goods Bonus) scoring model for biodiversity, climate, and water protection.
• Conservatoires d'espaces naturels (CEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench counterpart to DVL — the largest conservation cooperation in France with 160,000 hectares. DVL and CEN issued a joint letter to the German Federal Minister for Agriculture on CAP reform post-2020, representing the two largest cooperative conservation networks in Europe.
• Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz (Bavarian State Ministry for Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey state funding partner for DVL's Bavarian programs including NATÜRLICH BAYERN (insect conservation campaign, 90% funded), the Blühpakt Bayern, and the KULAP hedgerow program. DVL coordinates with the ministry on nature conservation and landscape management policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Conservatoires d'espaces naturels (CEN): France's largest cooperative conservation network covering ~160,000 hectares. Identical cooperative model uniting landowners, communes, and conservation actors; the two organizations jointly lobby EU agricultural policy and are explicitly compared as "the two largest cooperative conservation networks in Europe."
• LANDCARE EUROPE: European umbrella network of landcare / land management organizations. DVL is an active member and partner, jointly organizing workshops on peatlands and agroforestry — directly comparable as a multi-country umbrella for cooperative landscape management.
• Verband Deutscher Naturparke e.V. (VDN): German national association of nature parks. Directly comparable as a German umbrella organization coordinating regional conservation units; DVL and VDN co-author joint strategies such as the Mittelgebirgsstrategie 2030.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Naturschutzring (DNR): Umbrella association of German environmental and nature conservation NGOs. Functions as a federating layer similar to DVL's role for LPVs — comparable as an umbrella in the same German conservation ecosystem, but covering the full NGO spectrum rather than cooperative land management specifically.
• EUROPARC Federation: European federation of protected areas. Operates at the European level in a comparable umbrella role to DVL's national one; provides a comparable institutional analogue for parks and protected-area management networks across Europe.
• Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU): Germany's largest nature conservation NGO with ~900,000 members. Operates in the same conservation policy space as DVL but as a broad membership-based advocacy NGO rather than a cooperative of land users — overlapping on biodiversity and agricultural policy but not directly competing for the same constituency.
• Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND): Major German environmental federation with ~580,000 members. Operates across environmental policy and on-the-ground conservation; comparable as a broad incumbent German conservation NGO, though DVL's cooperative tripartite model differentiates it.

Others

• Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN): German federal agency for nature conservation. Functions as a key public-sector counterpart and partner to DVL in policy implementation; comparable as an institutional actor in the same German conservation landscape but operating under government mandate rather than cooperative membership.
• Deutscher Bauernverband (DBV): Germany's main farmers' association and political lobbying body. One of the three stakeholder constituencies (alongside nature conservation and municipalities) that DVL's cooperative model unites — making it a key counterpart in agricultural policy negotiations rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Wildlife and Countryside Link: UK coalition of 80+ environmental, wildlife, and countryside organizations. Operates a comparable coalition/umbrella function in UK nature policy — analogous structurally to DVL's role in Germany, but UK-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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