Revive home shoes nature: 50 domestic trees for environmental protection

Revive home shoes nature: 50 domestic trees for environmental protection

In the picturesque community Heimschuh, which is located in the Leibnitz district, a remarkable project was recently started. The Leibnitz mountain and natural guard planted 50 domestic trees before the winter. This pilot project aims to reduce invasive neophytes and revitalize damaged ecosystems. The initiative reflects the growing importance that nature conservation in Austria wins, especially with regard to the preservation of biodiversity.

The region around the old Sulmarm is an important habitat for various plant and animal species. In recent decades, agricultural activities and the penetration of foreign plant species, known as neophytes, have led to this gem significantly impaired. The project for restoring the ecosystems is carried out by the Austrian Nature Park Association in cooperation with several nature parks across Austria and is scheduled until the end of 2025.

common goal: revitalization of nature

The cooperation includes five nature parks from four federal states - including the Kaunergrat Nature Park in Tyrol and the South Styria Nature Park. This partnership aims to revitalize damaged ecosystems, such as dry grass or wetlands, and to protect against invasive plant species. These neophytes such as the Japanese perennial knotle and the Canadian goldenrod are a serious threat to the local flora and fauna.

The nature reserves in southern Styria are not only a retreat for domestic species, but also an important part of the ecological balance. Anna Luidold, the regional manager in the South Styria nature park, explains: "Our approach is to create a dense vegetation that takes the light to the neophytes and thus inhibits their growth." The regular care operations of the mountain and natural guard are crucial to strengthen the original vegetation again.

In the case of planting actions, not only pay attention to the theory, but also actively work in the field. With spades and wooden posts, the members of the mountain and natural guard have put the home plants themselves. Due to the targeted maintenance and the creation of a natural lack of light, the competition to the invasive species is to be improved. This procedure requires regular maintenance and commitment of everyone involved.

Efficient fighting the neophytes

Overall, the project includes an area of 15 hectares in which the invasive neophytes are combated. Through targeted mowing and the combination with planted bushes, one hopes to sustainably revitalize the flora along the Sulm. The collaboration with experts, such as the European Protection Area representative Andrea Bund and master water Johann Jaunegg, is another plus point of this project.

The Leibnitz mountain and natural guard regularly acts in two nature reserves along the Sulm to maintain and protect the ecosystems. The use of local knowledge and community commitment plays a key role in this project, which benefits not only nature, but also in the entire region. It remains exciting what progress can be expected in the coming years and how successful this innovative project will be.

This initiative is another example of how important protection and restoration of ecosystems have become in Austria. The support of domestic trees can make a significant contribution to preserving biodiversity and at the same time integrated wonderfully into the landscape.

More information about this interesting project and its effects on nature can be found in the article by www.meinbezirk.at .