Vienna is actively committed to biodiversity by encouraging the city's population to participate in the biodiversity strategy. Events are organized under the motto "Meet and Greets" to promote understanding of nature and make biodiversity a practical experience. One outstanding event is sheep shearing on the Steinhof grounds, a fascinating experience for families. These events, led by the City Councilor for Climate Czernohorszky, offer expert knowledge on the topics of meadows, grazing, biodiversity and climate protection on site.
Grazing Vienna's meadows plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting biodiversity. Particularly steep or difficult to cultivate areas are grazed by frugal grazing animals in order to keep the habitats diverse. Grazing by sheep contributes to preserving biodiversity and enables the landscape to be managed in a natural way. These extensively managed meadows and pastures are not only rich in species, but also important for water retention and climate protection.
The City of Vienna's biodiversity initiative includes measures such as the Vienna Forest and Meadow Charter to protect and expand natural habitats. Grazing stores carbon in the soil, which promotes soil fertility and helps reduce CO2 emissions. Vienna currently grazes various areas with sheep, goats and cattle, including the Danube Island, the Lainzer Tiergarten and the Steinhof grounds.
The City of Vienna invites anyone interested to learn about the Forest and Meadow Charter and to actively contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. It is important to treat the meadows and grazing animals with respect and to wear sturdy shoes to protect nature and support sustainable practices.
Source: Seen in an article from www.ots.at.
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