Alpine economy under pressure: Help at the alpine plaster day in Styria!

Alpine economy under pressure: Help at the alpine plaster day in Styria!

Bruck-Mürzzuschlag, Österreich - The care of the alpine pastures in Styria is at the top of the agenda these days. Because without them, around 1,000 hectares of alpine land are overgrown annually, which not only changes the landscape, but also endangered numerous species. Next Saturday, the "Day of the Alms", the Chamber of Agriculture Andreas Steinegger and the Almwirtschaftsverein volunteers invite you to provide the alpine pastures their necessary care. Because as Kleine Zeitung reports, above all the manual free cutting of shrubs named.

with around 1,610 alpine pastures in Styria, on which around 42,000 cattle, 900 horses and 6,000 sheep and goats graze in summer, the importance of this work is enormous. Alpine pastures are not only a valuable cultural asset, they also offer habitat for numerous rare and endangered species. However, this special flora and fauna can only be obtained through careful use that is implemented in congregations across generations.

care and benefit of the alpine pastures

The managed alpine pastures act as a kind of protective screen from natural disasters by promoting the resistance of the soil and water storage capacity. Regular scorches, as practiced by the local alpine clubs, prevents growing and ensures that steep surfaces are secured. In addition, well -groomed forest areas improve protection against avalanches and rock falls, which is essential, especially in mountainous regions. The "Our Alms" platform, which indicates the importance of sustainable management ( our-almen.at ). ).

But the care of the alpine pastures is made more difficult by global warming. Climate change in the Alps not only leads to an average temperatures increase by a good two degrees since 1850, but also shifts the height levels and creates lush plant growth. This represents a threat to the alpine nature and, as a result, that many alpine species are endangered in their existence.

Invitation to participate and end with an Almjaus

For all those who would like to take part in the care work, there is not only the opportunity to actively contribute to the preservation of the alpine pastures. Every helper can also look forward to a social Alm snack, which is offered as a thank you for the work done. Almverein chairman Anton Hafellner encourages everyone to get involved: "The more hands, the more effective we can keep our alpine pastures."

The care is not only actively promoted on site in Styria, but also viewed in a larger context. The following generations should benefit from active management and the alpine pastures are to be obtained as important relaxation areas and economic areas, in particular in view of the challenges through climate change. Further information on the effects and the role of alpine pastures in alpine protection offer the profound analysis of Alpenverein.de .

In this sense, it is up to all of us to pull together together - for the alpine pastures, nature and the sustainability of our alpine landscapes.