Optimization of species-rich grasslands (C5)
On a total area of 46 ha, various grassland habitat types (6230 *, 6410, 6510, 6520) are to be converted into a favorable conservation status to promote insects and ground nesting birds. On a further 40 ha, insect-rich grassland is to be implemented in the long term through alternative mowing techniques. These measures are in direct coherence with all grassland areas in the project area (320 ha), which are to be permanently preserved through land acquisition, an adapted management concept and contract nature conservation as an after-LIFE measure. Together with Action C4, 355 ha of species-rich grassland can thus be created, optimized and permanently secured.
| Target area: | 86 ha |
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| Measures: | Unfelting of Nardus grasslands, de-bushing, the introduction of sectoral mowing, mown material transfer, supplementary seeding or the removal of nuisance plants, e.g. invasive species |
| Target species: | Whinchat, Violet Copper, Marsh Fritillary |
Progress of measures:
On two action days in the Special Area of Conservation "Buchheller-Quellgebiet", the poisonous ragwort was removed with the support of TuS-Lippe, volunteers and the farmers on site. On July 02 and 09, 2022, 48 ha could already be freed from the poisonous plants, so that the hay produced there could be used safely.
In the Special Area of Conservation "Rübgarten", sectoral mowing has been started and in the "Hickengrund/Wetterbachtal" and "Buchheller-Quellgebiet", de-bushing measures have been undertaken in early 2023.
