Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.

What Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. does

BUND Naturschutz Kreisgruppe Miltenberg is a registered non-profit nature conservation association (eingetragener Verein) operating as the local Miltenberg district chapter of BUND Naturschutz in Bayern e.V., the Bavarian state branch of BUND (Friends of the Earth Germany). Founded in 1984 in Kleinwallstadt and headquartered in Obernburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, the organization combines approximately 38 paid staff with a broad volunteer network to deliver biodiversity protection, environmental education, climate action, and species conservation programs across the district.

Its portfolio spans species protection (amphibians, bats, wildcats, edible dormice, dragonflies, wild bees), habitat preservation (Main floodplains, chestnut groves, orchards, moorland), citizen science (ArtenChecker, FLOW water monitoring, BioBlitz events), and climate initiatives (Klimaschutzpreis, renewable energy promotion, energy-saving education). Technology is leveraged through third-party digital platforms rather than proprietary assets: ObsIdentify/Observation.org and Flora Incognita for species documentation, the Wildtier SOS App for wildlife emergencies, WhatsApp groups for volunteer coordination, CleverReach for email newsletters, and a roof-mounted photovoltaic installation for renewable energy demonstration. Educational output includes the annual members' magazine "Brennessel."

The revenue model is multi-stream non-profit funding: annual membership dues collected via the national BUND Naturschutz membership portal; one-time and recurring donations via Sparkasse Miltenberg-Obernburg including condolence and legacy donations; symbolic amphibian sponsorships starting at €5/month; and project-specific grants such as those from the Bavarian State Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection for the ArtenChecker project. As a legally recognized nature conservation association under § 3 UmwRG, the organization holds statutory standing in planning and approval procedures, enabling it to influence local development decisions such as the ICO industrial park expansion through successful Bürgerbegehren campaigns and Round Table negotiations.

Name

Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.

Legal name

BUND Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.

Website

https://miltenberg.bund-naturschutz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BUND Naturschutz Kreisgruppe Miltenberg is a registered non-profit nature conservation association serving the Miltenberg district in Bavaria, Germany, delivering biodiversity protection, environmental education, citizen science, and climate-action programs through paid staff and a large volunteer network, funded by memberships, donations, symbolic sponsorships, and project grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK), Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK), Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Nature conservation services
• Environmental education programs
• Citizen science projects
• Biodiversity protection
• Habitat conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Obernburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Individuals become paying members of BUND Naturschutz (via https://mitglied.bund-naturschutz.de/), contributing annual membership fees that fund the organization's general operations and conservation activities. As a recognized charitable organization (Steuernummer 244/147/80055), membership fees and donations are tax-deductible in Germany.
2. Donations and fundraising: The organization receives one-time and recurring donations from the public, including special-purpose donations (e.g., for Sulzbacher Mainauen protection). The Sparkasse Miltenberg-Obernburg account (IBAN: DE96 7965 0000 0430 2204 00) is the primary donation vehicle. Condolence donations (Kondolenzspenden) and legacy bequests (Nachlassspenden) are also accepted. Donation receipts are issued for contributions of 300 euros or more; smaller amounts are issued on request.
3. Symbolic patenschaft (sponsorship) program: Supporters can sign up for symbolic amphibian sponsorships starting at 5 euros per month (60 euros per year), receiving an exclusive guided excursion invitation, an attractive certificate (which can be gifted), and annual project reports as benefits. This provides a predictable recurring revenue stream for specific conservation projects.
4. Project grants and external funding: The organization receives project-specific grants, such as funding from the Bavarian State Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection for the 'ArtenChecker – Das Klima-Update' environmental education project. The organization also applies for and receives awards such as the Klimaschutzpreis (climate protection prize) and participates in government-supported initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BUND Naturschutz Kreisgruppe Miltenberg is a registered non-profit nature conservation association that delivers community-based biodiversity protection, species and habitat conservation, climate action, environmental education, and citizen science programs in the Miltenberg district of Bavaria. Its core offerings center on membership and donation programs (including symbolic amphibian sponsorships starting at 5 euros/month), free public excursions and educational events, citizen science projects such as ArtenChecker and FLOW water monitoring, and statutory advocacy in planning and environmental impact procedures.

Product overview

Bund Naturschutz Miltenberg Kreisgruppe is a nonprofit environmental conservation organization that operates as a single, unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides membership programs, symbolic animal and species sponsorships (particularly amphibians), various donation mechanisms (general, memorial, legacy), and free nature excursions and educational events. It also runs citizen science projects like ArtenChecker for species identification and FLOW-Projekt for water research, along with environmental education resources on topics such as energy conservation. The portfolio consists of membership as the core engagement vehicle, supplemented by donation programs, educational initiatives, and hands-on conservation activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NaturTalent – Artenkenntnis erhalten – Entdecke dein NaturTalent: A 3-year model project promoting species identification knowledge and biodiversity documentation in the county, part of a Bavaria-wide BUND campaign.
• Landschaftspflege After Work
• Brennessel

Products and services

• Membership (Mitgliedschaft) Annual membership in BUND Naturschutz (channeled through the national portal at mitglied.bund-naturschutz.de) for individuals in the Miltenberg district, providing access to events, advocacy, and the members' magazine 'Brennessel'. Membership fees and donations are tax-deductible in Germany; it is the core engagement vehicle for the organization.
• Amphibian Sponsorship (Amphibien-Patenschaft) Symbolic amphibian sponsorship starting at 5 euros per month (60 euros per year), supporting the endangered Laubfrosch (tree frog) and Feuersalamander (fire salamander) in the Miltenberg district. Sponsors receive an exclusive guided excursion invitation, a giftable certificate, and annual project reports; subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
• Donation Programs (Spenden) Donation options for the general public, including general donations to the Sparkasse Miltenberg-Obernburg account (IBAN: DE96 7965 0000 0430 2204 00), 'Spenden statt Geschenke' (donations instead of gifts), Kondolenzspenden (memorial donations), and Nachlassspenden (legacy bequests). Donation receipts are issued for contributions of 300 euros or more and on request for smaller amounts.
• Nature Excursions and Events (Exkursionen und Veranstaltungen) Free public nature excursions, guided tours, and hands-on events (e.g., BioBlitz, Fledermaus-Nacht, Nachtfalter, dragonfly, wild herb, chestnut trail, beaver, and tree identification excursions, plus children's holiday activities and 'Landschaftspflege After Work' work sessions) for the general public in the Miltenberg district.
• ArtenChecker (Species Identification Project) Three-year model project (under the broader 'NaturTalent – Entdecke dein NaturTalent' campaign) funded by the Bavarian State Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection to promote species knowledge and biodiversity documentation in the Miltenberg district.
• FLOW-Projekt (Citizen Science Water Project) Citizen science project launched in 2026 engaging volunteers in research on water quality, flora, and fauna in local waterways, including the Mutterbach (Wörth/Main) water monitoring initiative.
• BN-Energiespartipps (Energy Saving Tips) Environmental education resource on the BN website providing practical energy-saving advice for households, covering water conservation, LED lighting, window insulation, and smart heating.
• Wildlife Rescue Coordination Service Coordination and referral service for wildlife emergencies that connects citizens with appropriate experts and rescue partners, including the Wildtier SOS app for wildlife emergencies and the Tierrettung Untermain e.V. rescue service for broader animal emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully influenced the ICO industrial park expansion through a citizen initiative and Round Table process, reducing planned land consumption from 56 hectares to a significantly smaller footprint and preserving valuable sand grasslands, orchid meadows, and amphibian habitats.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Naturschutzverein Erlenbach a. Main e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Joint organization of the first BioBlitz Tag 2026 in Mechenhard (Erlenbach am Main), where experts and volunteers from both organizations work together to document plant and animal species within a single day using the ObsIdentify app. Both organizations co-host the event and share expertise for biodiversity documentation.
• LBV (Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026BUND Naturschutz Miltenberg collaborates with LBV on joint excursions and conservation activities, notably the beaver excursion (Wanderung ins Reich des Bibers) on 21 March 2026 along the Faulbach river, combining expert knowledge from both organizations for public education and species monitoring.
• FRIPA (Firma FRIPA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016FRIPA is an industrial company whose waste heat from production processes is channeled through a pipeline to heat schools in Miltenberg, in a pioneering public-private partnership with Landkreis Miltenberg. The project, facilitated through a waste heat study and round-table negotiations, won the Klimaschutzpreis 2018 from BUND Naturschutz. The cooperation demonstrates how industrial waste heat can serve public heating needs.
• Landkreis MiltenbergflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Landkreis Miltenberg collaborated with FRIPA and BUND Naturschutz on the Nahwärmekonzept (local heating network) to supply county schools with industrial waste heat. The county council unanimously approved the project in December 2016. This cooperation won the Klimaschutzpreis 2018.
• Tierrettung Untermain e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tierrettung Untermain animal rescue service is referenced as a key referral partner for wildlife emergencies. The organization is promoted alongside the Wildtier SOS App as the appropriate contact for wildlife rescue situations beyond bats.
• Landschaftspflegeverband Miltenberg (LPV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUND Naturschutz Miltenberg works together with the Landschaftspflegeverband (landscape conservation association) Miltenberg on monthly 'Landschaftspflege After Work' work sessions, combining volunteer labor and professional landscape management to maintain habitats such as orchid meadows at Plattenberg in Kleinwallstadt.
• Bergwacht KlingenbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe mountain rescue service (Bergwacht) in Klingenberg assists with salamander conservation in the Seltenbachschlucht (ravine), demonstrating inter-agency cooperation for wildlife protection in difficult terrain.
• Bürgerinitiativen (Citizen initiatives) in Miltenberg districtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUND Naturschutz frequently collaborates with citizen initiatives (BIs) on local environmental campaigns, including the BI Sulzbach (against the Nord-Süd-Trasse), BI Bleifreier Odenwald (against the shooting range lead contamination), and citizen initiative against the ICO industrial expansion. The organization provides expert support and joint advocacy.
• Regionales Energiewerk (REW) UntermaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Regional Energy Works (REW) Untermain, represented by Fabian Rothermich (project coordinator for renewable energy), partnered with BUND Naturschutz at a public lecture event in October 2025 to present the work and goals of the REW in advancing renewable energy deployment in the Untermain region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Regionales Energiewerk (REW) Untermain: Regional renewable energy deployment organization co-presenting public events with BN Miltenberg on energy transition. Adjacent in climate-action theme but focused on energy infrastructure rollout rather than conservation.
• Tierrettung Untermain e.V. Local wildlife rescue service formally partnered with BN Miltenberg as the referral contact for wildlife emergencies. Adjacent mission (rescue vs. conservation) with overlapping supporter base.
• Bürgerinitiativen Miltenberg (e.g., BI Sulzbach, BI Bleifreier Odenwald): Grassroots citizen initiatives in the Miltenberg district that BN Miltenberg regularly co-organizes campaigns with (e.g., Nord-Süd-Trasse, shooting range lead contamination). Operate as adjacent advocacy partners rather than direct competitors.

Direct peers

• Naturschutzverein Erlenbach a. Main e.V. Hyper-local conservation association in Erlenbach am Main, directly overlapping geography and joint-program partnership (co-organizes BioBlitz Tag 2026 with BN Miltenberg). Closest direct comparable in mission and operating model.
• Freunde des Spessarts e.V. Spessart-focused nature and landscape association — overlapping geography and mission with BN Miltenberg's Spessartbüro initiative. Led by Dr. Bernd Kempf who sits on BN Miltenberg's board.
• LBV (Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern): Bavarian state bird and nature conservation association — the most direct peer in the same geography, with overlapping citizen science, excursion programs, and statutory advocacy standing. Already a partnership counterparty in BN Miltenberg data (joint beaver excursion).
• Landschaftspflegeverband Miltenberg (LPV): District-level landscape conservation association; co-hosts monthly 'Landschaftspflege After Work' sessions with BN Miltenberg. Directly comparable in habitat management focus and volunteer coordination model.
• BUND Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. (Landesverband): The state-level parent organization and brand issuer. Functions as a structural peer and franchisor: BN Miltenberg is one of its Kreisgruppen, sharing brand, mission, and (indirectly) funding channels.

Broad incumbents

• WWF Deutschland: Large international conservation NGO active in Bavaria; competes for corporate partnerships, major donors, and media attention. Relevant as career path of BN Miltenberg's current chair (Dr. Steffen Scharrer spent five years at WWF).
• NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland): Germany's largest environmental NGO (~900k members), directly comparable to BUND in mission, membership-driven funding, and local chapter structure. Competes with BN Miltenberg for Bavarian donors, volunteers, and corporate partnerships, but operates at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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