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FOREST AND HEDGE CARE

Why is forest and hedge care so important for nature conservation?

Systematic management of hedgerows and woodlands is crucial to maintaining biodiversity and the stability of our environment. Healthy forests help clean the air by filtering pollutants and serve as important sources of oxygen. They are also essential to the water cycle, as they absorb, store and slowly release rainwater into the environment, reducing flooding and stabilising water sources. Their importance also extends to temperature regulation, as they absorb solar radiation and create cool, moist microclimates. By managing forests and woodlands properly, we can ensure that these critical functions are maintained and that forests serve as sustainable resources for future generations.

HEDGES & FIELD COUNTY

Hedges and field copses are not only an aesthetic structural element, but also a habitat for red-backed shrikes and weasels, and form important networking axes for the migration of numerous animal species. Even if a hedge grows rather slowly, it changes over time. The low hedge becomes a high hedge, over time tall trees grow instead of thorny bushes, and at some point you have a row of trees that visually divides the landscape, but never has the same biodiversity as a properly maintained hedge. It is therefore essential that a hedge is maintained at least every few years. The Nature Network has the experience and specialist knowledge to optimally maintain hedges and field copses. Fast-growing bushes are cut back, trees are selectively removed, and light and space are created for slow-growing, thorny bushes. Some of the cuttings are layered on site to form piles of branches and deadwood, thus creating shelter and habitat for numerous creatures, from fireflies to shrews.

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Planning, planting and value-preserving care

FOR YOU:

  • we maintain hedges professionally and promote specifically selected shrub species

  • we plant site-appropriate hedge assortments

FOREST CARE

Expertise and manpower for forest edges

Around a third of Switzerland is covered by forest. Even though this forest naturally varies greatly, it is a very large area and therefore important for nature conservation. The forest edges are particularly rich in species. Here, at the transition between dense forest and open cultivated land, many species feel at home. The red-backed shrike breeds in a thorny bush and lizards hide in the pile of stones. The nature network helps where both specialist knowledge and manpower are needed: in the care of ecologically valuable forest edges or in the maintenance of special types of forest, such as particularly open forests.

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CLEARANCE

Light and Life for Endangered Species

During clearing, the selective removal of trees and bushes allows more light to reach the forest floor, which promotes the growth of undergrowth and light-loving plants. This method primarily supports plant and animal species that require open and sunny locations, such as certain endangered butterfly species. The nature network carries out clearing, takes over the clearing and aftercare of the areas and combines this with other nature conservation measures, such as the construction of small structures (branch piles).

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TALL TREE, FRUIT AND CHESTNUTS

Pruning, Planting & Care

Shaping Natural Heritage from Cutting to Bloom

Standard orchards are characteristic elements of the Swiss landscape. Originally they surrounded almost every village, but today often only a few trees or small remnants remain. There are many reasons for this decline, including construction activity, falling demand, etc. In addition, maintaining these orchards requires a considerable amount of time. The same applies to chestnut trees, which also require special care, especially when pruning. The Nature Network is committed to maintaining these traditional landscape elements by planting and pruning fruit and chestnut trees, mowing the meadows and improving the structure of the orchards. Our work supports the health and growth of the trees, promotes their fruit and flower bearing capacity and contributes to preserving the biodiversity and cultural heritage of the region.

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Have you found what you are looking for? For further services and specific project inquiries

SELECTED PROJECTS

Start of the 2024 season: Hedge care in the "Murimoos"

Naturnetz Mobil

in Zusammenarbeit mit

Murimoos Association

Pulsatilla mining Felsentäli

Naturnetz Nordostschweiz

in Zusammenarbeit mit

Grün Schaffhausen

Entbuschen der Lichten Wäldern an der Lägern

Naturnetz Mittelland

in Zusammenarbeit mit

Forstbetrieb Altberg-Lägern GmbH

Furttal: Maintenance work in the cantonal nature reserves

Naturnetz Mittelland

in Zusammenarbeit mit

Canton of Zurich Department of Nature Conservation

Hochmoor Rothenthurm Entbuschungsarbeiten

Naturnetz Mittelland

in Zusammenarbeit mit

BirdLife und Kanton Schwyz

Weidflächenpflege auf dem Subigerberg

Naturnetz Mobil

in Zusammenarbeit mit

Pro Natura Basel

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