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Retain nectar- and pollen-producing trees and shrubs in open landscape buffer strips

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Open landscape	Living environment	Creation of green / wildlife corridors

To preserve biodiversity and ensure ecological connectivity, buffer strips are established and maintained in open landscapes. These buffer strips also protect other ecosystems from agricultural pesticides and chemically synthesized mineral fertilizers. The recommended width of an open landscape buffer strip is an average of 5 meters, with an optimal range of 1-10 meters.

Description of the action

Leave nectar- and pollen-producing trees and shrubs growing in buffer strips.

Why?

Nectar- and pollen-producing trees and shrubs bloom and bear berries, providing food for insects, birds, and mammals. When growing in open edges, they receive enough sunlight to ensure fruit production.