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Leave trees and shrubs that provide nectar and pollen in the buffer strips of the open landscape.

Habitat Function Type of work
Open space
Living environment
Creation of movement / green corridors

Open landscape buffer strips will be established and maintained to maintain biodiversity and ecological connectivity. The buffer strips will also protect other ecosystems from pesticides and chemically synthesised mineral fertilisers used on agricultural land. The recommended width of the open space buffer strips is an average of 5 metres, with an optimum of 1-10 metres.

Description of the action

Leave trees and shrubs that offer nectar and pollen to grow in the buffer strip.

Why?

Tree and shrub species that provide nectar and pollen blossom and bear berries that provide food for insects, birds and mammals. Growing on open margins, they get enough sunlight to ensure fruitfulness.

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