Prof. Dr Wolfgang Haber, an expert on nature conservation and environmental protection, has died

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Professor Emeritus Dr Dr h. c. Wolfgang Haber, often referred to as the ‘father of landscape ecology in Germany’, passed away on 13 August 2026, shortly before his 101st birthday. For more than half a century, Wolfgang Haber had provided scientific support for nature conservation and environmental protection in Germany and helped shape these fields internationally; he was involved in the establishment of the Bavarian Forest and Berchtesgaden National Parks, as well as in the development of biotope mapping. 

Press releases · 17. August 2026

Making cities cooler. 20 recommendations from the bdla for local authorities dealing with heat stress

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The heatwave in June and July 2026 has shown once again that our towns and local authorities must better equip themselves to cope with the consequences of climate change. Heatwaves are occurring more frequently, lasting longer and placing a strain on people, infrastructure and urban green spaces alike. In densely built-up neighbourhoods in particular, heat and pollutants build up, whilst the night-time cooling effect is increasingly failing to materialise. Coping with summer heat is therefore becoming a key challenge for many local authorities in the years ahead.

Press releases · 04. August 2026

bdla construction meeting on 16 September 2026 in Nuremberg

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Training event on structural engineering and construction management in open space planning at GaLaBau 2026

As part of GaLaBau 2026, the International Trade Fair for Urban Greenery and Open Spaces, the bdla is hosting a half-day seminar on Wednesday 16 September 2026 on issues relating to construction technology and construction management in open space planning. Experienced professionals from the field will discuss current topics. 

Press releases · 23. July 2026

Urban Spaces / Future Reality. 8th bdla Designers’ Talks

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bdla training course on 6 and 7 November 2026 in Berlin

Press releases · 15. July 2026

New members of the bdla Executive Committee: Doris Grabner and Prof. Sebastian Sowa 

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President Prof. Stephan Lenzen strengthens the advisory board with two further members

Against the backdrop of the profession’s growing responsibilities and the constant presence of the profession and its representatives in discussions with politicians and society, the Advisory Board decided at its meeting on 17 April 2026 in Darmstadt to expand the Executive Committee by three members. Bdla President Prof. Stephan Lenzen appointed Doris Grabner, a landscape architect from Freising, and Prof. Sebastian Sowa, a landscape architect from Bochum, to the committee. 

Press releases · 26. May 2026

Shaping transformation, strengthening the association

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The bdla Advisory Board met on 17 April 2026 at the Schader Foundation in Darmstadt

At the invitation of bdla Hessen, representatives from regional associations, sectoral spokespersons and members of the bdla Executive Committee gathered for the annual Advisory Board meeting; the Schader Foundation in Darmstadt had been chosen as the venue. 

Press releases · 26. May 2026

Amendments to urban planning legislation – bdla sees a considerable need for further adjustments

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The Association of German Landscape Architects calls for stronger measures: ensuring climate justice and the quality of open spaces in a more binding manner

The Association of German Landscape Architects welcomes the Federal Ministry of Building’s draft bill on the modernisation of urban development and regional planning law as an important step towards a sustainable planning framework.

Press releases · 05. May 2026

Tomorrow Land:scape at the ufa-Fabrik in Berlin

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Successful bdla University Day for Landscape Architecture 

The first Landscape Architecture University Day proved a great success and attracted interest from across the country: Around 180 participants from universities, planning firms, associations, local authorities and the student body gathered at the ufa-Fabrik in Berlin on 24 April 2026 to discuss the future of study, teaching and professional practice in landscape architecture. The event was organised by the Association of German Landscape Architects (bdla) in collaboration with the Federal Student Union for Landscape Architecture (BuFaLa), the Higher Education Conference on Landscape Architecture (HKL) and the Federal Association for Garden, Landscape and Sports Ground Construction (BGL).

Press releases · 28. April 2026

Sustainable urban green spaces: protection, maintenance and biodiversity

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Press releases · 12. March 2026

Daring to embrace more landscape – a call to action for creative landscape planning

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The climate and biodiversity crisis calls for decisive action across the board. bdla: integrative and impact-oriented landscape planning

Under the motto ‘Daring to embrace more landscape’, the Association of German Landscape Architects (bdla), in collaboration with the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), organised an update event on landscape and environmental development in Leipzig in October 2025. The focus was on how landscape planning can remain effective and capable of taking action in the face of accelerated procedures, growing competition for land use and multiple crises. Subsequently, members of the bdla’s Landscape Planning Working Group drew up a call to action for proactive landscape planning.

Press releases · 12. February 2026