Online Lecture Series: “The Interplay Between Biodiversity and Agriculture – Vineyards Taken Out of Production: A Cultural Landscape in Transition”

**Fallow Vineyards – Loss or Opportunity? Discover new perspectives on biodiversity and the future of viticulture. Insights from science and the field highlight innovative approaches and invite discussion.** Fallow or abandoned vineyards are increasingly shaping our cultural landscape—often right on our doorstep. What at first glance appears to be a loss, upon closer inspection holds enormous potential for biodiversity, new forms of land use, and innovative approaches in viticulture. But how can these areas be put to good use? What opportunities arise for agriculture, nature conservation, and local communities? And what direction is research taking? We will address these questions during another lecture evening in our series **“The Coexistence of Biodiversity & Agriculture”**. Experts from academia and the field will provide fascinating insights, highlight potential solutions, and invite participants to join the discussion. **Target audience: **Farmers, winemakers, hunters, interested conservationists, and representatives of interested municipalities Registration at: [https://umweltakademie.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fachtagungen-und-fortbildungen/-/kalender/event/3762811](https://umweltakademie.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fachtagungen-und-fortbildungen/-/kalender/event/3762811) **Evening presentations** - **“Structural Change in Viticulture: Challenges and Opportunities for the Cultural Landscape and Biodiversity”** *Prof. Dr. Ilona Leyer, University of Geisenheim* - **“Where Biodiversity Thrives: The Hidden Habitat Potential of Our Vineyards”** *Dr. Kirsten Kindermann, Artenschutzmanagement gGmbH* - **· ** **“Zukunftsstiftung Remstal: A New Organization for the Reuse of Brownfield Sites”** * Dr. Manfred Siglinger, Dr. Marianne Holtkötter; Remstal Future Foundation * - **“Viticulture 4.0 – Strengthening Innovation in Viticulture with New Technologies”** *Martin Linser, WFG Emmendingen District*