Cemetery Baumschulenweg: A new home for bees and sheep

Cemetery Baumschulenweg: A new home for bees and sheep

new ways: District continues to build ecological use of disused cemetery areas

In an innovative approach to promoting biodiversity, the district of Treptow-Köpenick launched a project that not only enables sustainable handling of disused cemetery areas, but also sharpens the awareness of the population for ecological issues. The redesign of formerly unused areas into biological retreat for insects and other living things is made an important contribution to the extinction of species.

In addition to the famous "animal lawn mowers" - herds of sheep that graze regularly on various cemeteries - these areas are now a magnet for a variety of ways such as bees and butterflies. The reserved care through the use of sheep is not only environmentally friendly, but also delights the cemetery visitors who appreciate the meadow work of the animals. This method will continue in the coming months, which further strengthens the connection between the traditional cemetery and ecological sustainability.

This initiative learns great interest and recognition, as recently on Deutschlandfunk, where the district was emphasized as a "pioneer" in the conversion of cemetery areas. In an interview, Dr. Claudia Leistner, district councilor for urban development and the environment, the vision of this redesign. The focus is on enriching urban space through targeted measures for climate adaptation and climate protection. Such measures can offer added value, especially in cemeteries, which are often considered to be comforting places of withdrawal.

These challenges and opportunities in the city climate make it clear that places that are traditionally used differently are also suitable for creating new biotope structures. The cooperation between the authorities and volunteers shows how common commitment can achieve durable results that benefit nature and the social community.

The project is not only an example of sustainable development, but also a valuable initiative that gives hope for a fairer and more ecological urban planning. The benefits for the community, the improvement of quality of life and the protection of nature are aspects that help to make the urban spaces more livable and environmentally friendly.

Further information on the development of cemetery areas and the ecological measures are available on the website of the district office.