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Old fruit varieties bloom: 500 trees for the Ansbach region!
In the Ansbach district, old fruit varieties are being revitalized by the “Zukunft.Streuobst II” project in order to promote biodiversity.
Old fruit varieties bloom: 500 trees for the Ansbach region!
The revival of old fruit varieties in Middle Franconia
In the tranquil Ansbach district, something is happening again in the orchards. Here it not only gets more colorful, but also a lot fruitier! The “Zukunft.Streuobst II” project aims to bring old apple and pear varieties such as the summer blood pear, the Princess Marianne and the ball apple out of oblivion. These traditional varieties are perfectly adapted to the region and should thrive again in our gardens and orchards in the future fraenkischer.de reported.
What is behind this ambitious project? Together with the Middle Franconian Landscape Conservation Association, no fewer than 29 old types of fruit are secured and bred. Over 500 new trees are to be planted in the region to promote biological diversity and enrich the landscape. Financing comes from replacement funds that have to be paid in the event of interventions in nature.
Future-oriented planting campaigns
The start of the variety propagation took place in Petersaurach, when District Administrator Dr. Jürgen Ludwig proudly planted the first “Feuchtwanger winter pear” in the ground. Mayor Herbert Albrecht described the planting area as an “experimental meadow” where numerous fruit tree pruning campaigns have already been carried out. The aim of the project is, in addition to preserving the old varieties, to create awareness of the importance of regionality and originality.
Protecting an extensive heritage
What many people don't know: In Germany there are a total of around 6,000 regional types of fruit, which are not only of high cultural value as edible goods, but are also considered important natural heritage. This rich diversity is vital for many animal species. NABU is also committed to preserving these varieties and recommends various regional fruit varieties for orchard cultivation, such as nabu.de can be read.
Extensive farming practices with tall fruit trees not only beautify the landscape, but also create a valuable habitat for numerous animal species. Anyone interested in orchards can find relevant information at NABU about the best varieties and sources of supply, which range from the North Sea to Lake Constance.
The path to diversity
The initiative to revive heritage varieties couldn't be more important. In the first part of “Zukunft.Streuobst” old orchards were cared for and people were trained in tree care. The focus is now shifting to creating a variety of varieties that not only enriches the landscape, but also contributes to the preservation of our natural environment.
The project shows that it can be possible to combine a fruitful past and modern sustainability. The return of the old apple and pear varieties could mark the first step towards a flourishing, diverse future for our orchards.