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Avoid damaging vegetation cover on stones, rock ledges and rock gardens when preparing the ground.

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	Living environment, Landscape, Cultural	Establishment of forest regeneration

In order to maintain biodiversity, forest microstructures (e.g. large boulders, rock gardens, bogs, springs) are maintained during forest management.

Description of the action

Avoid damaging vegetation on large stones, rock outcrops and rock gardens by preparing the ground.

Why?

Special but fragile habitats have formed on the rocky surfaces. If possible, they should be avoided.

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