Cemeteries as an Oasis for Animals: Old Trees and Hedges Provide Habitat
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Cemeteries are quiet places of remembrance for many people. They also play an important role for animals. Many cemeteries in Austria have large trees, often already a hundred years old. These trees provide habitat for birds, bats and insects.
The old trees are especially valuable for many animal species. In their trunks and branches there are hollows that serve as nesting sites for birds. Bats find hiding places there during the day. Numerous insects also live in and on the old trees.
In addition to the trees, hedges also play an important role. They offer birds nesting sites and give animals protection from predators and weather. Flowering plants additionally provide food, for example for bees and other insects. In this way, a diverse habitat develops in the cemetery, one that has often become rare in the city or village.
Experts stress that such green spaces are becoming increasingly important for species conservation. If trees and hedges are preserved, animals can also thrive in densely built-up areas. Cemeteries thus show that remembrance and nature can meaningfully complement each other.
Sources: Raiffeisenzeitung
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