MEADOWS AND GREENING AREAS
Why are natural green spaces important?
Greening in nature conservation not only serves to enhance the aesthetics of our surroundings, but is also a crucial tool for promoting biodiversity and protecting natural habitats. Natural greening methods are particularly important in areas that have been impacted by human activities or that support endangered species due to their natural conditions. A key aspect of natural greening is the use of autochthonous seeds, which are obtained from local plants and are specifically adapted to the given environmental conditions. These seeds support the development of robust, site-appropriate vegetation, which in turn helps to minimize soil erosion and build a healthy ecosystem that supports a wide variety of animal and plant species. The conscious use of greening techniques helps to preserve the genetic diversity of plants and prevents the spread of invasive species that could threaten native flora and fauna.
LEAN / DRY MEADOWS MOWING AND NEW CREATION
most species-rich habitat in Switzerland
Rough meadows, also known as dry meadows, grow on nutrient-poor soils and are among the most species-rich habitats in Switzerland. More than 50 plant species can grow in one square meter - a paradise for butterflies, bees and other insects. In order to preserve this habitat, rough meadows must be mowed regularly and the cuttings removed, otherwise nutrient inputs endanger the diversity of species. However, mowing is a challenge: Regular mowing controls invasive plants and promotes biodiversity, but can temporarily impair habitats and temporarily destroy cover, breeding grounds and food supplies. Field and meadow birds as well as various insect and plant species are particularly affected. Therefore, retreat areas are left standing and the mowing time is carefully chosen to protect breeding grounds and food supplies. The nature network mows and maintains rough meadows carefully and with consideration for the existing inhabitants. We are therefore very familiar with staggered mowing and old grass strips!
we mow in a way that promotes biodiversity, including by hand and in impassable terrain
we use insect-friendly devices
we create natural flower meadows according to the current state of knowledge
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RIEDWIESEN
regular care is a must
Reed meadows are one of the most species-rich habitats. Countless endangered animal and plant species live here, which depend on the reed meadows being cut regularly. Naturally, these locations would quickly become overgrown with bushes and the orchids, irises and other rare plants would have to make way for trees. The nature network mows reed meadows and removes the cuttings, even in terrain that is difficult for machines to access and where a lot of manual work is required. Reeds ahoy!
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we mow areas in a way that promotes biodiversity, also by hand and in impassable terrain
we use insect-friendly equipment (including scythes)
DIRECT GREENING
propagate native plants naturally
With direct greening, the cuttings (and thus the seeds) from a species-rich donor area are transferred directly to a recipient area. By using cuttings from the region, the natural resilience of the plants, which are already optimally adapted to their environment, is used. To do this, the recipient area is professionally prepared and an ideal seedbed is created. After that, the right time to cut the donor area (seed maturity) and the quick and efficient transport of the cuttings are crucial. Thanks to a wide range of experience, Naturnetz has the right solution for you in every case!
