The “Blooming Vulkaneifel” project is based on the ecological green space concept of the Vulkaneifel district, which wants to set a model for public administrations and convert its own public green spaces into ecologically valuable areas.Discover here how you can contribute to increasing biodiversity in residential areas. Even small measures for you can mean the world for small creatures.
Read more …A project for kids from the district youth welfare office, the Lower Nature Conservation Authority, the climate protection management and the Vulkaneifel Nature and Geopark
Grassland is one of the most landscape-defining biotopes in our Volcanic Eifel. In addition to intensively used multi-cut meadows, we also find species-rich grassland in our natural area. The diverse seas of flowers on a green background inspire admiration in most viewers. In contrast to this are the inner-city lawns. Here, a lawn that is kept short and regularly “cleanly” mowed is what many people expect.
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Natural green space maintenance in public spaces as well as natural gardening in private spaces means that nature is given space in otherwise very well-maintained areas. This can range from smaller, wild corners to entire gardens and entire parks.
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In the European cultural and historical landscape, orchards are probably the most species-rich biotope. They go back to the traditional form of fruit growing, in which tall fruit trees, as the name suggests, are scattered across the meadow. The fruit trees usually differ in age, species and varieties.
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Through the extensive maintenance of green spaces, the planting of native perennials and the creation of orchards, the food supply for animals is significantly increased. Many insect species already find breeding opportunities there. Grasshopper species, for example, lay their eggs on grass, which they also feed on.
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Natural stone piles and walls in the wild were created either by the melting of glaciers or as a weathering product of the existing rock, i.e. rock that is located on or near the earth's surface. Such naturally formed stone piles can still be admired in protected areas today.
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