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Kink care in Krummbek: New signs provide information about important measures!
New information boards in Plön provide information about the correct care of knicks, which are crucial for nature conservation and biodiversity.
Kink care in Krummbek: New signs provide information about important measures!
In Krummbek, a kink was recently maintained, causing misunderstandings and outrage among some passers-by. The bend that separates the sports field from the path was “put on the stick” - an important nature conservation measure that is necessary every 10 to 15 years to ensure the dense growth of the plants. Heiner Staggen, a farmer and kink ambassador for the Schleswig-Holstein Heimatbund (SHHB), explains: “The ecological benefits can only be maintained through radical pruning.” To counteract the confusion and better inform the public, new information signs have been put up explaining the correct care of the Knicks, shz.de reported.
Knicks as important landscape elements
Knicks are not only in Krummbek, but also shape the cultural landscape throughout Schleswig-Holstein. They serve many functions, including erosion control and providing habitat for numerous plant and animal species. With a total length of around 55,000 km, they serve as green bridges between agricultural areas, underlining their importance for biological diversity. According to current regulations, Knicks must be properly cared for every ten years, while observing legal regulations in order not only to protect nature, but also to avoid financial losses in the form of cuts in direct payments, as the Bauernblatt reports.
The new initiative by the SHHB and the Schleswig-Holstein State Association of Contractors in Agriculture and Forestry aims to meet this need for information and clear up misunderstandings. Up to 50 of these signs will be installed across the country. The project is seen as a kind of award for the contractors and the respective farmers who are committed to caring for the Knicks. These clear communication strategies are essential to preserving and protecting the Knicks' important role in the landscape while raising public awareness.
Anyone interested in receiving an information sign can contact the SHHB by mid-January. Anyone interested can obtain further information about professional kink care from the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture at knick@lksh.de.
For detailed information about the Knicks and their meaning, see the articles on shz.de and bauernblatt.com be read.