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get dirty for impact: creating living space
Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein
- Active Participations19
- Completed15
- Goal100
What can I accomplish with it?
Our cultural and natural landscapes are being utilised more and more intensively, which threatens the livelihoods of many animals. Anyone who creates near-natural, structurally rich habitats in their garden - with food and nesting places for insects, birds and small animals - makes a significant contribution to preserving biodiversity. Unfortunately, many gardens are home to plants that are not native to the area and are spreading invasively, such as the Canadian goldenrod or the summer lilac. These displace native species that are vital for our animals, especially wild pollinators. While our animals have adapted to native plants over the centuries, invasive species often offer little benefit - for example, the butterfly bush attracts butterflies, but its nectar is only suitable for a few species and its leaves are useless for caterpillars. This makes it difficult for many butterfly species to reproduce, as they lack suitable plants. In short: invasive plants displace the native flora and thus jeopardise our wildlife. Help by favouring native plants in your garden!How do I get there?
Scour your garden for invasive exotics! The LGU's practical guide „Vom Ziergarten zum Lebensraum“ shows you how you can replace exotic plants with native, valuable species. Illustrated comparisons show you which plants look similar and thrive in the same location, making it easy to replace them. As the book originates from Liechtenstein, the recommended wild plants are harmonised with it. The Office of Environment also maintains a list of problematic plants. It is important to remove the foreign plants: First remove the seeds and plant parts and dispose of them in the rubbish. Dig up the plant together with its roots. Dispose of cuttings and excavated material in the rubbish as well. Check regularly over the next few years, as seeds can still germinate later. You can obtain native plants from the Unterau forestry organisation, for example. You can find the price list here. The challenge is completed when you have removed/replaced at least one unsuitable plant.Start a Challengein your organization
Sustainability Goals on this Challenge
- 15 - Life on LandProtect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
- 15 - Life on LandProtect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.