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Gruibingen: A thousand trees for the variety of fruit on the A8 extension!
Gruibingen is planning 1,000 fruit trees as a compensatory measure for the A8 expansion in order to ensure the variety of fruit and promote biodiversity.
Gruibingen: A thousand trees for the variety of fruit on the A8 extension!
Preserving the diversity of fruit in the region and at the same time making the expansion of the A8 environmentally friendly - that is the ambitious goal of a new orchard project in Gruibingen. Loud Stuttgart News A total of 1,000 fruit trees are to be planted here in cooperation with the Swabian Obstarche Fils-Alb. This measure acts as a compensation for the motorway expansion and is intended to cover an area of around 4.4 hectares.
For this exemplary project, those responsible are relying on the support of Autobahn GmbH, which is strongly committed to ecological standards. This means that not only the orchards but also the landscape are pleasantly enhanced. The meadow next to the A8 motorway in Gruibingen, towards Bad Boll, was chosen as the location. The first trees will soon grow there.
Forward-looking planning and sustainable strategies
400 trees have already been planted along the new motorway section, particularly along the European cycle path. The planned expansion of the A8 between Mühlhausen and Hohenstatt aims to create a shorter, flatter and safer route. Swabian emphasizes that the trees should be planted in their final location after just one year. A new strategy also includes planting fruit trees in the shade to better protect them from the increasing heat.
Claudia Leier, the deputy mayor of Gruibingen, praises the close cooperation with Autobahn GmbH. Christine Bauer-Fewson, director of the Southwest branch, emphasizes the high environmental standards that are taken into account when expanding the motorway. The first apples from the new orchards should be harvested in around 10 to 15 years.
Importance of orchards for the region
The initiative to create new orchards is not only an important step in preserving fruit diversity, but also a contribution to climate protection. Research results from the University of Tübingen show how important orchards are in times of climate change. They not only provide ecological space for plants and animals, but also provide essential ecosystem services. Here The resilience of orchards to changing climatic conditions is examined, which is important for future fruit cultivation.
The combination of grassland and trees in the orchards promotes a high level of biodiversity and helps regulate the microclimate. The project is therefore a future-oriented measure that both supports local producers and focuses on nature conservation aspects. It is crucial to maintain the variety of varieties in the orchards so that future generations can also benefit from the rich fruit culture.
This great project not only improves the landscape, but also makes an invaluable contribution to preserving nature. The coming years will show how the new trees develop and what fruit they bear.