FARNET
Fisheries Areas Network

Fiches FLAG

Eastern Oberlausitz FLAG

Official name: 
LAG Östliche Oberlausitz
Country:
Region: 
Code: 
DE222
Programming period: 
2014-2020

Area

The Eastern Oberlausitz FLAG is situated in the eastern part of Saxony. This primarily rural region is located between the border with Poland and the conurbation of Dresden (approx.100 km away). The landscape is characterised by many diverse natural areas with rare animal and botanical species. It ranges from the dry pinewoods in the north, to the damp meadows, moors and ponds of the “Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft” and the loess-covered hills in the south, which are very productive for agriculture.

The FLAG area is a sparsely populated rural area. 30.2 km² of the FLAG area are covered by water, and approximately half of it consists of cultivated ponds which are fished by small scale companies.

The main challenges here include a lack of diversification of the aquaculture and fishing industry, as well as a lack of added value for fisheries products and the area’s negative image. The aim of the FLAG is to improve territorial marketing and to convince the wider local population to buy local fish.

Type de zone:
Bassins:
Protected areas: 

The FLAG area is part of the UNESCO biosphere-reserve “Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft”. Seven nature reserve areas are part of the FLAG area, the most important for the fishing industry is the “Teichgebiet Niederspree - pond-area Niederspree” (2 014 ha) nature reserve. There are also several European bird conservation areas and 18 special areas of conservation. There is a total of approximately 200 km² of protected areas.

Population
56 034
Surface area (km²)
1 037
Population density
57
Total employment in fisheries
20
Women employment in fisheries: 
7

FLAG strategy

The FLAG strategy responds to the main challenges of the area by:

  • Increasing marketing for local products
  • Improving education
  • Encouraging low-impact tourism
  • Networking
Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
4
Supporting diversification
5
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
1
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
4
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
3

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
325 000
  • EMFF: 
    243 750
  • MS co-financing: 
    81 250
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    Regional (Saxony)

Project examples

  • Improved marketing of local products
  • Low-impact tourism
  • Cooperation with the neighbouring regions

Calls for proposals

There are two - three times a year specific calls for projects (FLAG and LAG-projects).

Expertise & cooperation

  • The FLAG has experience in diversification of products, direct marketing and tourism
  • The FLAG is interested in marketing strategies for fishing products
Budget envisaged for cooperation: 
190000.00

Partnership

Accountable body: 
Touristische Gebietsgemeinschaft NEISSELAND e. V.
Members of the partnership: 

The Eastern Oberlausitz FLAG is also referred to as the Eastern Oberlausitz LAG. The FLAG members correspond to the LAG members. 52% of the members represent the private sector and the civil society (local economy, marketing, culture, education, crafts, churches, tourism, environment, fisheries, agriculture, energy consulting).

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
28
% of fisheries actors: 
4%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
41%
% of environmental actors: 
7%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
27
% of public actors: 
48%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
2,50

Map

Contacts du GALPA

Touristische Gebietsgemeinschaft NEISSELAND e. V.
 
Berliner Str. 21
02826 Görlitz
Germany
FLAG Manager:
Mr. Ansgar Kaup
Phone:
+49 3581 7049651
Languages:
  • Allemand (Mother tongue)
  • Anglais (Advanced)
  • Italien (Advanced)
  • Français (Basic)
Publication date: 
01/09/2017
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