Excursion: Multi-Use Hedges on 08.03., 05.04., 04.05. and 31.05.2022 in Höbersdorf, Lower Austria.

New dates:

Excursion on Tue, April 5, 2022, 14:00-16:00
Excursion on Wed, May 4, 2022, 14:00-16:00
Excursion on Tue, May 31, 2022, 14:00-16:00

Speakers: Franz Binder, Dr. Erwin Szlezak, Dr. Eva Erhart
Costs: free of charge
Meeting point: At the wayside shrine between Höbersdorf and Untermallebarn (L1089), 2011 Höbersdorf. Parking in the field path

Registration at www.bioforschung.at or by phone +43 (0) 1 4000 49 150

Hedges ensure that the fertile topsoil is protected from wind erosion and improve the microclimate. This is becoming increasingly important as adaptation to climate change. Hedges provide habitats for insects, birds and mammals, thereby promoting biodiversity and beneficial insects. Multi-use hedges are established to provide additional benefits to the farm beyond these positive effects, such as the use of wild fruits and nuts. We visit existing multi-use hedges on the Binder farm and analyze them together with the farm manager with regard to their benefits, biodiversity and protective function. Other uses of multi-use hedges will also be discussed. Multi-use hedges are a proven agroforestry system, suitable for Central European agricultural and climatic conditions.