Experience nature: sheep grazing for landscape maintenance in Chemnitz!

Experience nature: sheep grazing for landscape maintenance in Chemnitz!

An exciting event is just around the corner! On Tuesday, June 24th, those interested in nature will have the opportunity to be part of the landscape maintenance by grazing with sheep on an excursion. The event begins at 5 p.m. and takes place at Max-Saupe-Straße 77, opposite the shopping market. Admission is free and participation is open to everyone who wants to show an interest in nature and the environment.

During this informative walk, which will take about two hours, Kerstin Herbig from the hiking school Josef Schwaiger and Jens Börner from the Lower Nature Conservation Authority in the Environment Agency in Chemnitz report on the positive effects of extinative, natural grazing on the landscape and its benefits for insects and birds.

The importance of sheep grazing

Why is grazing with sheep so important? Since the 1990s, the former military property on Max-Saupe-Straße has been grazed with sheep, which contributes significantly to the preservation of half-open biotopes. Sheep herds help to push back succession and at the same time promote biodiversity. The ongoing grazing not only increases biodiversity, but also ensures valuable habitats of endangered animal species, as is confirmed by information from anl.bayern.de

The sheep are used in a variety of habitats, from lean grass to heathes to sand habitat. Their selective leads to ensure that they prefer plants with a higher nitrogen content, which naturally regulates vegetation. In addition, the legacies of the sheep, faeces and urine, valuable fertilizer, which are used by insects and thus strengthen the food chains for many bird species and other living things, such as farm animal posture.de

A look behind the scenes

What can the participants expect: on the inside of the excursion? In addition to exciting information about everyday life and the challenges of sheep grazing, there are also insights into the nature conservation peculiarities of the site. The hike not only offers the opportunity to learn more about the importance of extensive grazing for nature conservation, but also about the historical development of the former parade areas that were protected in 1993 as a native monument.

To be prepared as best as possible, sturdy shoes and weather -appropriate clothing are recommended. Binoculars could also be an advantage to fully enjoy the wildlife. So, pack your curiosity and take part in this unique excursion!

at a time when nature is increasingly falling behind, knowledge of natural measures such as the sheep grazing of high value is. Take the opportunity to learn more about it and maybe even develop a new interest in agriculture and nature conservation. We look forward to numerous participants: inside!