Smart: So we save the valuable fruit of the region!

Smart: So we save the valuable fruit of the region!

in Bad Rappenau is currently all about the topic of orchard and its harvest, which is in full swing. Some properties already offer a rich harvest of apples and pears, while other meadows unfortunately remain unused and let valuable fruit deteriorate. This is where the Landscape conservation association for the district of Heilbronn . The aim of this has set itself the goal of performing as an intermediary and introducing a orchard to bring together supply and demand efficiently. It is particularly gratifying that many orchard lovers who do not have their own meadow show a strong interest in an harvest right.

But what happens to the fruit that is neglected? Increasing debris and the overgrowth of many areas in the district not only ensure an unsightly landscape, but also endanger valuable habitats for animals and plants. The Landscape conservation association has a clear mission here: it is committed to promoting nature conservation areas and a conscious use of orchards. To achieve this, contracts with farmers, shepherds and various nature conservation associations are concluded to maintain and manage the areas.

a valuable commitment to nature

Since the foundation of the association, around 200 contracts for almost 320 hectares have been concluded, which corresponds to a funding amount of 220,000 euros. This funding comes from both the country and the EU and shows the association's great commitment. District Administrator Norbert Heuser, the chairman of the landscape conservation association, emphasizes how important these measures are for the preservation of biodiversity and the care of the landscape.

Regular landscape maintenance days take place in cooperation with the member municipalities to restore important habitats, such as lean meadows or rock straps. This is not only a natural contribution to biodiversity, but also thanks the citizens who actively participate and take responsibility for their surroundings. "There is something," says Heuser, and this means not only the dishes for the meadows, but also the promotion of the community.

If you want to learn more about the orchard or contact the administration, you will find all further information on the Heilbronn website. The contact details are:

• landscape conservation association for the district of Heilbronn e.v.
• Lerchenstraße 40, 74072 Heilbronn
• Telephone number: 07131 994-299
• Email: lev@landratsamt-heilbronn.de

In Bad Rappenau, not only fruit is harvested, but also preserved an important piece of nature. It is time to not only dry the remains of the orchards, but to actively use and promote. In this way, the term “orchard” not only gets a new taste, but also new perspectives for nature and the people in the region.