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2. October 2021 · · Naturefund

Support orchards as a private person

Orchard meadows are declining more and more, although the preservation of this biotope is enormously important. Today we show how you as a private person can contribute to the preservation of… Read more

Grüne Äpfel hängen an einem Ast auf einer Streuobstwiese

23. September 2021 · · Naturefund

Replanting old fruit varieties

Would you have known that? Today, there are still about 3,000 different fruit varieties in German orchards - an immense diversity of species! But of numerous old fruit varieties that are often only… Read more

16. September 2021 · · Naturefund

Orchard meadows and their natural protection against floods

A recently published study, in which the German Weather Service was also involved, shows: Extreme weather will occur more frequently in the future as a result of climate change. Read more

11. September 2021 · · Naturefund

Special features of old fruit varieties

Old fruit varieties are particularly healthy and have some advantages over the newer varieties from the supermarket. Find out exactly which ones and why apple allergy sufferers should definitely test… Read more

6. September 2021 · · Naturefund

The maintenance of orchard meadows - an indispensable part of species conservation

Orchard meadows: A hotspot of biodiversity and a popular local recreation and retreat area. But the populations of this biotope continue to decline. One of the main reasons: No implementation of… Read more

30. August 2021 · · Naturefund

Orchards: One look back and two forward!

Naturefund has already been looking after the orchard meadows around Wiesbaden since 2015. A mighty number of old trees must be saved from decay and thus also from their eventual disappearance. Read more

15. July 2021 · · Naturefund

Protecting nature, biodiversity and climate

Forest and species conservation are not the only intentions of our project in Costa Rica: With a protected and densely vegetated rainforest, we are also creating an amazing carbon store. Read more

Landwirtschaftlich genutzte Fläche, die an einem Waldrand liegt

13. July 2021 · · Naturefund

Study shows: Agroforestry systems crucial for soil health

Researchers at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center Frankfurt show that biodiversity in the soil of agriculturally used meadows and pastures is highest when they are surrounded by… Read more

1. July 2021 · · Naturefund

Piece by piece more nature conservation

Bit by bit, we at Naturefund want to protect the rainforest in Costa Rica. In order to secure this unique ecosystem and the habitat of rare plants and animals, Naturefund buys rainforest areas in one… Read more