Protecting species – but how?

A NEW MASTERPLAN FOR NATURE

The work of well-known ecologists and biodiversity researchers proves: a new way of thinking is needed in the fight against the extinction of animal and plant species. The ideal of “nature best left to its own resources” is too romantic, experts emphasize. The protection of endangered species often requires human intervention instead: the felling of trees, the management of habitats. Michael R. Gärtner’s film shows exemplary nature conservation projects in Germany and France.

TEAM

Written and directed by Michael R. Gärtner// Producer: Frank Nischk // Camera: Sven Kiesche // Editor: Andreas Wüstefeld // Music: Thomas Wolter // Sound: Ole Schmidt // Sound mix: Florian Ebrecht // Narrator: Hildegard Meier // Colour correction: Dany Schelby // Assistant editor: Anastasia Wagner // Production assistant: Annemarie Zertisch // Production manager: Ulrike Frömchen (SWR), Katja Sträter (Längengrad) // Executive producers: Thomas Weidenbach, Sarah Zierul // Commissioning editors: Anne Holländer, Christine Seidemann // Produced by Längengrad Filmproduktion for SWR in coproduction with Arte

AWARDS
– Environnement Award, Festival International Nature Namur 2023