Nature conservation in the city

Nature conservation in the city? You might think that there is no room for nature in the city between concrete and tarmac. But if you take a closer look, you are often amazed at what lives there. Where people work, dwell and live, small nature conservation gems are hidden.

Forests located directly in and around cities have a special role to play. Not only do they serve as green lungs for the city, they are also heavily used by visitors who come there to relax. Climate change, storms, beetles and drought are changing the face of the forest. To continue creating good conditions for the future, you will help the team from the Environment Department in Gifhorn to implement environmental protection measures in the district forest. The aim is to avoid damaging the soil with large machines. Working hand in hand, you will remove tree species such as spruce and black cherry, which leave no room for oak trees.

You will then plant young oak trees and build fences to protect the plants from animals (especially deer). To improve the water balance in the forest, a ditch will also be filled in so that valuable water can no longer simply flow out of the forest unused. The rivers that flow through the urban area are also special habitats that are very important for biotope networking. Unfortunately, flooding and careless people mean that rubbish repeatedly ends up in the water, which can also be dangerous for other areas. So, into the boats! One day, you will remove rubbish from the water and embankments along the river. Staff from the Environment Department will supervise and assist you in this work. Your programme will also include an information day about wildlife in near-natural watercourses and a discovery tour into the hidden world of bats.