Flowering hems in Burscheid: Biodiversity protects our nature!

Flowering hems in Burscheid: Biodiversity protects our nature!

in Burscheid, at the rain retention basin in Repinghofen, a successful project to promote biodiversity is celebrated. The conclusively designed project of the initiative "Life Lines - Flowering Homes for Biodiversity" shows the strategic importance of flowering hems for nature. Project coordinator Manuela Thomas from the Biological Station Oberberg has successfully created and documented flowering habitats together with other actors.

started in 2023, the project has now found a successful completion. According to rga.de during the term Maps, which make up a total of 12.5 kilometers in Burscheid. Particularly noteworthy are the 200 plant species discovered, which represent a source of food for many insects and serve as the retreat for animals.

protective measures and challenges

The importance of this measure is undisputed, but the organizers still face challenges. Especially too early mowing and mulching the edges of the paths significantly damage the biodiversity. Therefore, special measures were carried out to raise awareness of the population. At 15 locations, informative information boards with QR codes were set up that offer further information.

This initiative is supported by the Rhineland Landscape Association (LVR), which has provided around 100,000 euros for the biological station. This support is an essential part of the project, which will continue to be continued in the future through cooperation with farmers and local actors.

goals and future

The main goal of the project lies in the preservation of species -rich hems as retreats for meadow plants and as a source of food for insects. This requires the development of a nature conservation -optimized care concept. This concept stipulates that the care of the hems is either implemented by the municipalities themselves or agriculture, accompanied by the biological station as well as the NABU Rhein-Berg-Kreis e.V. and the Bergisches Naturschutzverein e.v.

In addition, it is called to report species-rich hems in Wipperfürth, Hückeswagen or Burscheid, ideally with a photo and GPS coordinates. This initiative not only promotes awareness, but also the active participation of the citizens in preserving their natural environment. The basis of this call is also the success of the project, which now again indicates the variety of flowering hems. This includes, for example, the meadow widow flower and the ordinary scratch thistle, both of which represent an important part of the ecosystem. In addition, the bell-flower sowing bee, which specializes in bell flowers, is another example of the special biodiversity in the region.

The Biological Station Oberberg will continue to work closely with everyone involved in the future to secure and improve the habitats in the region so that both animals and plants can find a safe retreat. More information can be found on the biological station's website: Biostationberberberg.de.