Galloway cattle promote nature conservation in the Lipertsreuter pond landscape

Galloway cattle promote nature conservation in the Lipertsreuter pond landscape

In the picturesque Überlingen, a city on Lake Constance, an innovative project for landscape maintenance and nature conservation has become more important. Four Galloway cattle have grown the newly designed Lipertsreuter pond landscape since the summer of 2023. This comprehensive project is a cooperation between the city of Überlingen and the Heinz-Sielmann Foundation and aims to preserve a species-rich landscape, while at the same time promoting sustainable use of the area.

The role of Galloway cattle in nature conservation

The Galloway cattle are not only ideal for this use because of their robustness and adaptability to changing weather conditions. They actively contribute to the care and development of the habitat by practicing a natural pasture. This gives you access to difficult -to -reach bank areas and promotes biodiversity by checking the growth of undesirable plant material.

Meat production in harmony with nature

Alexander Barth, a sideline farmer, has taken responsibility for the animals and the project. The hoped -for marketing of the tasty beef is in line with the goals of nature conservation. Galloway cattle, which are known for their fine, marbled meat, thus offer a double solution: they promote natural landscape maintenance and at the same time deliver high-quality, locally produced food.

A holistic approach to habitat design

The Lippertsreuter pond landscape was founded in 2020 when five ponds and a wet meadow were created on a former arable land. The aim of this redesign is to stop the drainage of the former Lower Moor and reduce CO₂ emissions. The initiative is a good example of how environmental and agricultural interests can be combined in order to protect nature and integrate agricultural practices.

Success stories in nature conservation

The project has already shown a positive impact on the flora and fauna. The strongly endangered deciduous frog has been spotted in the pond landscape since the introduction of the Galloway cattle. These successes show that careful care and maintenance of habitats is necessary to secure the continued existence of less frequent species. The monitoring of the surfaces used will continue to be carried out to understand the long -term effects of the conversion.

Community projects as a mobilizer for nature conservation

Mayor Jan Zeitler mentions that this initiative has been an important step for the protection of landscapes worth protecting for 15 years. The dialogue between agriculture and nature conservation can create new spaces for biodiversity and at the same time offer economic advantages. The commitment of the city of Überlingen, in cooperation with the Heinz-Sielmann Foundation, shows how local communities can actively contribute to environmentally friendly solutions and ultimately promote the well-being of nature and its residents.

- Nag