Fight the invaders: information day about invasive species in the city forest!

Fight the invaders: information day about invasive species in the city forest!

On Sunday, July 20th, the eco-troop of the Baden-Baden Forestry Office invites you to an exciting information day at the Jahnhütte. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. everything revolves around the topic of invasive species in the urban forest. Here visitors can look forward to an informative path with visual aids that show the diversity and problems of foreign plant species. There is a play area for the little guests so that even the youngest ones can have fun!

Of course, physical well-being is also a priority. Guests can look forward to tasty wild sausages, homemade cakes and refreshing drinks. The proceeds are used to plant orchards - another good reason to stop by.

Invasive species and their risks

But why is the issue of invasive species so important? There are around 900 established neobiota species in Germany, which corresponds to around 1% of the total of around 74,000 established species. These neophytes are particularly often found in plants that threaten native plants and thus endanger biodiversity. The best-known representatives include Japanese knotweed, tree of heaven and balsam, all of which are notable for their rapid growth and ability to displace native plants zdf.de reported.

Hanno Seebens, an expert on invasive species, also warns of the possible economic damage that these plants can cause. Japanese knotweed, for example, not only endangers the environment, but can also affect road safety. In addition, some invasive plants can cause health problems, such as allergies or skin irritation.

A call to action

In view of this problem, it is particularly important that hobby gardeners and nature lovers consciously choose native plants. A variety of invasive plants, such as cherry laurel and buddleia, are very popular in German gardens, but are considered potentially harmful to the native flora. There is already discussion in Switzerland about banning these plant species from September - a step that has also sparked discussions in Germany.

The event at the Jahnhütte is organized by a dedicated team of volunteers who can count on the support of the Forestry Office. Organizers and helpers are looking forward to welcoming numerous guests, because together you can not only learn, but also actively contribute to the preservation of the local flora. The information day is therefore an ideal opportunity to learn more about the effects of invasive plants and to work for a healthier urban forest. So if you're curious, you should definitely mark July 20th in your calendar and visit the Jahnhütte.