The districts and independent cities are responsible for nature conservation and the implementation of the Saxony-Anhalt Nature Conservation Act as the lower nature conservation authorities. As the higher nature conservation authority, the state administration office designates and manages nature conservation areas, but can also grant exemptions from the prohibitions of nature conservation areas and issue species protection exemptions and exemptions. In some cases, the administrative districts and independent cities are also responsible for granting exemptions under species protection law.

• State Administration Office