Children from St. Georgen plant BILLA climate hedge

Ecologically designed spaces in urban areas provide food and habitat for insects and birds and can thus make a valuable contribution to the preservation of biological diversity. In contrast to classic, monotonous thuja or cherry laurel hedges, native shrubs provide insects with a rich flowering offer over a long period of time and secure food, nesting sites and hiding places for birds and other animals. Through this action, children are introduced to the "hedge habitat" in a playful way and are encouraged to plant native, regionally propagated shrubs themselves and thus contribute to biodiversity in their community.  

The hedge planting action is part of the BILLA climate protection programme as part of the local commitment in the climate change adaptation model region of St. Georgen. More than 30 shrubs were planted and watered in by the children under professional supervision. In addition, regional wildflower seeds were sown to provide a habitat for wild bees and other insects. Ecological green spaces in urban areas play an important role in maintaining biodiversity and cool the environment. 

With its nature conservation foundation "Blooming Austria", BILLA is also committed to biodiversity conservation in the South Styria Nature Park. Natural flowering areas were created on more than 12,000 m2, which are habitats for numerous animals with more than 300 native plant species. Through the project, public areas such as traffic islands or road embankments in the municipalities become stable, species-rich habitats in the long term.