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Scouts plant apple trees: enthusiasm for nature in St. Ingbert!
Boy scouts planted apple trees in St. Ingbert on October 27, 2025 to promote a connection to nature and support bee biotopes.
Scouts plant apple trees: enthusiasm for nature in St. Ingbert!
Last Saturday the time had come: under the watchful eye of the Boy Scout Code, which emphasizes living in and with nature, the youngest members of the St. Ingbert tribe actively helped out. Above Oberwürzbach, on the Römerweg, a dozen small apple trees were planted. These hard-working young scouts impressively demonstrated their curiosity and drive. A young participant described the effort with a spade and hoe as strenuous but extremely interesting, which clearly underlined the connection to nature. The apple trees were kindly provided by a private donor, while Saarforst provided the necessary browsing protection without charging anything for it, according to the Saarbrücker Zeitung reported.
The campaign not only represents a contribution to reforestation, but also underlines the importance of orchards, which offer a valuable habitat in our region. Like the website of the Lower Saxony Orchard Meadow Alliance shows, the selection of tree species depends on various factors, including local conditions and individual needs. Different types of fruit come into play here, and it is important to choose both standard and half-stems, as well as the right pollination partners, to maximize the harvest.
Diversity of orchards
Orchards are not only places of relaxation and biodiversity, they also provide delicious fruit. NABU is committed to preserving them in many regions. The Information from NABU make it clear that everyone can take part in the fight to preserve these valuable biotopes. Particularly tall fruit trees, which can live up to 100 years if well cared for, contribute to the biodiversity in our landscape and are a habitat for numerous animals and plants.
However, maintaining these meadows is no small task and requires both time and effort. Volunteers can take an active part in the care, be it by harvesting the fruit or helping to mow the meadows. Planting new trees together, as the St. Ingbert Boy Scouts did in an exemplary manner, is also a wonderful way to get involved and preserve a piece of nature.
Overall, the Boy Scouts' planting campaign shows that awareness of the environment and nature is growing in our community. It is up to all of us to take responsibility for our green oases and thus make an active contribution to the future.