All-out attack on orchard meadows – what can local authorities do to preserve them?

At this event, mayors and municipal employees will receive a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which they can promote orchard meadows. An estimated 22% of orchard meadows in the state are municipally owned. Municipalities also play a key role in relation to private orchard owners. However, preserving this landscape, which is worthy of protection, poses particular challenges for local authorities: caught between tight budgets, pressure on land, and increasingly complex mandatory tasks, there is a lack of ideas and responsibilities for involvement in preserving orchard meadows. At this event, mayors and municipal employees will receive a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which they can promote orchard meadows. From mistletoe infestation to eco-accounts and funding pots: we look at best practice examples, highlight project ideas and opportunities for participation, increase networking levels, and listen to the problems faced by local authorities.