Research on Construction Methods and Multi-level Planning of German Ecological Network

The ecological network is one of the most important strategies for nature conservation in Germany and occupies a prominent position in the Federal Nature Conservation Act. Based on a series of research projects funded by Federal Nature Conservation Agency, a set of mature and unified construction methods and technical standards of ecological network have been formed and became the technical framework for statewide and local ecological network planning. Ecological network planning in Germany emphasizethe implementation across international, national, state and local levels, and explores the integration between nature protection and spatial planning. Through the introduction of the relevant policies, construction methods, cross-border cooperation and multi-level practices of German ecological network so as to provide reference for China's ecological network planning and construction.