Enhance orchard biodiversity with ecological practices
Enhancing orchard biodiversity with nature-based pest control and habitat structures
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Detail description
Supports natural pest control in temperate fruit orchards through habitat diversification. Recommends hedges, flower strips, nesting sites for pollinators and insect predators, and vole management integration. Part of the BIOFRUITNET project, published by Naturland e.V. (Germany) in 2022. Available in English (USA) and German (Switzerland) on Organic Farm Knowledge. Focuses on biodiversity conservation, organic horticulture, and ecosystem resilience.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Germany
- Authors
- Jutta Kienzle
- Purpose
- Support decision-making and strategic planning, Adopt innovative practices
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Mar 20, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
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- License
- Other
- Keywords