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Biodiversity, vegetation dynamics and nature conservation

The floristic composition of the plant population and the diversity of plant species in grasslands are primarily determined by the climate, the soil, and the type and intensity of management. Only regular, site-adapted management can maintain this high level of biodiversity.

Establishment and maintenance of flowering strips in grassland and arable land

Extensive, once- or twice-cut, herb-rich grasslands exhibit the highest floristic biodiversity and are among the most ecologically valuable areas in our cultural landscape. In addition, such extensive...

Dynamics during the growing season

As soon as the snow melts in spring and temperatures begin to rise, the winter dormancy transitions into the growing season with the greening of the meadows and pastures. The start of growth depends on the altitude gradient...

Plant communities and indicator plants

The individual plant species do not occur randomly next to each other in permanent grassland. Only species with similar site requirements form a plant community. The plant communities depend on the climatic conditions...

Further downloads on the topic of biodiversity

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Species-rich flowering strips for aphid control

Project goal: Flowering strips as biological pest control

It's so green!

Site-adapted permanent vegetation improves the accessibility of the orchards, the soil structure and biological activity in the soil, and is of course an important erosion control measure.