Wild Bamberg in the city: Discover urban nature at the City Archive
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Wild Bamberg: In the footsteps of urban wilderness
How much wilderness is there in a city? The lecture Wild Bamberg - Where nature can be left to itself in the urban area invites you on October 23, 2026, to view nature in urban spaces from a new perspective. At the Bamberg City Archive, Dr. Jürgen Gerdes from the Institute for Biodiversity will show where areas in the urban area are developing that are left to the natural dynamics.
Nature between streets, houses, and historic walls
Many people initially associate large-scale wilderness with national parks and extensive protected areas. However, even in the midst of a densely populated city, retreats for plants and animals emerge. Where human interventions are reduced, unique communities and surprising landscapes develop.
Why urban wilderness is important
The lecture expertly contextualizes the significance of self-willed nature. It reminds us of the original living environment of humanity while simultaneously creating habitats for species that hardly find suitable conditions in intensively used cultural landscapes. Bamberg has included the wilderness goal in its municipal strategy for biodiversity.
Discovering Bamberg's secondary wilderness
The focus is on the areas in the urban area where a so-called secondary wilderness is developing. Currently, these areas make up about three percent of the city area. The event will show where these places are located and what opportunities exist to further increase their share in the future.
An evening for nature enthusiasts and city explorers
The event combines scientific contextualization with regional relevance. Visitors gain insights into biodiversity, urban ecology, municipal environmental planning, and the challenges of modern event and open space planning. The calm atmosphere of the city archive provides the perfect setting for an evening about natural dynamics, species diversity, and sustainable urban development.
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Those who want to rediscover Bamberg from an ecological perspective will experience an informative evening with concrete insights into the urban wilderness of the city. The lecture encourages participants to perceive familiar places more consciously and to reassess the role of self-willed nature in the urban area.
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