Bestäuberschutz

Bestäuberschutz refers to measures taken to protect pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, from threats that can lead to their decline. These threats include habitat loss and fragmentation, pesticide use, diseases and parasites, climate change, and invasive species. The decline of pollinators has significant implications for ecosystems and agriculture, as they are crucial for the reproduction of many plant species, including a large proportion of food crops.

Protective measures often focus on creating and preserving pollinator-friendly habitats. This involves planting a diverse range of native flowers that bloom throughout the season, providing nesting sites like undisturbed ground or hollow stems, and reducing or eliminating the use of harmful pesticides, particularly neonicotinoids. Integrated pest management strategies that minimize chemical intervention are encouraged.

Furthermore, efforts are made to raise public awareness about the importance of pollinators and the actions individuals can take to help. This can include advocating for pollinator-friendly policies at local and national levels, supporting sustainable farming practices, and even creating pollinator gardens in urban and suburban areas. Research into pollinator health and the development of effective conservation strategies are ongoing areas of work within Bestäuberschutz initiatives.