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Be active against invasive neophytes

Get your hands dirty...now that's music

Time

09:00 - 15:00

Venue

Bahnhof Salgesch
3970 Salgesch

Meeting place

Salgesch, Bahnhof

Make an active contribution to the valuable natural and cultural landscape in Valais! Get actively involved in preserving and enhancing natural habitats in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park!

Teaser Aktiv gegen invasive Neophyten
Image: Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Get to know the invasive neophytes that occur in the region, the associated problems and how combat them sustainably!

In principle, “neo” - new “phyte” - plants are usually not problematic. But they are plants that are “new” to an existing, well-established ecosystem. If these alien plants are not regulated by predators or parasites in the new location, they spread rapidly at the expense of native species, are difficult to control and cause increasing health, economic and ecological damage. The highly specialized species of fauna and flora, which have already become rare, are usually the victims.

On June 7, 2024, we want your help to perform professional and ecologically sustainable invasive neophyte control. In addition to theoretical background knowledge (recognizing the most important species), this also includes actively working in nature (control methods)!

Schedual:

  • Greeting
  • Move to the area of operation
  • Thematic input
  • Distribution of tools
  • Fight against Invasive Neophytes


Requirement for implementation: Minimum 6 people. Participation is free. Catering not included.

Intended for

Age:
  • 10-14
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+

Activity

Content: simple

Interactivity: active

Inside/outside: outside

Categories

Equipment and food:
We recommend: Work clothing appropriate to the weather, good footwear, gloves if available, hat or cap, sun protection, 1 mosquito repellent / anti-tick spray per group, checking among the participants after the operation, drinks (½ day = min. ½ liter, 1 whole Day = min. 1 liter of water or tea) and lunch (picnic).
Languages: English, German, French
Weather dependent? No
Does it cost anything? No