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City deforestation causes excitement: bird paradise lost!
In Vienna's 15th district, a hedge was cleared to provide a habitat for birds. Resident calls for education and replanting.
City deforestation causes excitement: bird paradise lost!
In the last few days, a controversial clearing in Reichsapfelgasse in the 15th district has caused quite a stir. In just 48 hours, a dense hedge that served as a breeding ground, food source and shelter for many birds was removed. The affected resident, Anne Eck, documented the incident meticulously and is concerned about the ongoing destruction of valuable green spaces. Eck had already asked the MA 56 city administration in April whether the hedge would be retained, which was answered in the affirmative at the time meinkreis.at reports that….
MA 56 explained that the removal of the hedge was necessary to meet changed safety requirements when crossing to the school building. This measure is intended to promote the protection of children, which in itself sounds understandable. At the same time, however, it must be mentioned that the clearing did not require approval. According to experts on site, there were no breeding birds in the hedge, a point that is critically questioned by residents.
Excitement over the incident has spread across social media, with many users sharing their disappointment over the lost green space. Anne Eck gets to the point: urban nature should not be used as a building material, and the destruction leaves a bitter aftertaste. The news that replanting is planned to help promote biodiversity and green spaces is all the more pleasing.
Hedges made from native trees are particularly important, not only for birds and insects, but also for climate protection. These plants not only provide habitat, but also contribute to the stability of fragile ecosystems. Furthermore, another source reports that the destruction of historic hedges is a widespread problem - around 90,000 kilometers of hedges have been cleared in Germany alone since the 1950s nzz.ch reports that....
A practical recommendation for all garden owners: Native trees such as blackthorn, hawthorn or European holly are ideal plants for new hedges. Not only do they offer protection and food for many animal species, but they also look good. The best results are achieved through good preparation and care to keep the hedges vital and productive.
The city of Vienna has increasingly committed itself to the issue of green space and biodiversity, thereby showing that citizens' concerns are being heard. It remains to be hoped that the felled hedges will be replaced by suitable replanting and such unfortunate incidents can be avoided in the future.