Greens Criticize State Government for Lack of Support for Spessart Biosphere Reserve

Kreisverband GRÜNE Aschaffenburg-Land

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With great concern, the Greens of Lower Franconia see the Bavarian state government and parts of the local CSU's attempt to end the ongoing dialogue and participation process on the possible Spessart Biosphere Reserve prematurely. "It is not a pre-decision for or against a biosphere reserve – it is about the right to an open, fact-based decision-making process. And this is precisely the process that parts of the CSU and Minister Aiwanger are now…

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The Green Party in the Bavarian State Parliament accuses the state government of ignoring the interests of the people in the Spessart region. 86 percent of people in the region support a biosphere reserve, but the CSU and the Free Voters are actively obstructing the project, the party stated. The Free State is the largest forest owner in the region and could serve as a role model. The Greens are calling for positive support for the current dialo…