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Österreichisches Waldgarten-Institut

Beschrijving

Since more than 30 years we are successfully establishing the ideas of forest garden in our temperate climate in Central Europe. The Austrian Forestgarden Institute has various examples of forest gardens, agroforestry and a mixed example. Our oldest forest garden covers an area of more than 4,300 m2 with a very high biodiversity. In addition to old European cultivated fruit varieties, there are also exotic species such as Papau (Asimina triloba) and Chinese vegetable tree (Toona sinensis), but also numerous wild herbs. In another area, a wetland, we do have adopted in 2011 the strategy of Chinampas, a permanent huegel culture in the marshland, as a management strategy. There we are cultivating aquatic plants such as calamus (Acorus calamus) and fruittrees as well. In 2019 we created 200 running meters of fruit tree strips on a new area, surrounded with 400 running meters of hedgerow. In between these strips of fruit trees and supporting species, we will cultivate in order of companion planting, vegetable for winter storage. Our main focus is on biodiversity, preservation of old cultivars, perennial cereals and perennial, alternative protein sources, processing of raw materials, educational work, exchange and training, as well as international cooperation.

Vierkante meters:

4300

Grondsoort

gravel with loam