Hecks for birds like: Viennese schools defend security measure!

Hecks for birds like: Viennese schools defend security measure!

The city of Vienna is again in focus after a dense hedge was cleared within just 48 hours in the Reichsapfelgasse. This hedge was not only a home for numerous birds, but also represented an important source of food and a shelter. The affected resort Anne Eck documented the incident and was visibly affected by the destruction. After clearing, nests were unattractive on window sills and on the ground, which underlines the drama of this situation. In spring, she had reinsured with the MA 56, the Vienna authority, that the hedge would be preserved.

The MA 56, on the other hand, stated that the clearing was necessary due to changed security requirements to protect the children at the transition to the school building. "That can't be the solution," said Eck. It is particularly piquant that no approval is required for the removal of hedges. This raises a fundamental question of dealing with green areas that mean not only the living space for many Viennese, but also quality of life.

insights into the city nature

Vienna offers a variety of natural spaces and the greenest open spaces, the small biodiversity islands not only make it beautiful, but also essential for the urban quality of life. The ecosocial forum Vienna has been committed to promoting human-nature relationships and supporting the strengthening of biological diversity. Initiatives and clubs are actively committed to the preservation of urban nature, also in the context of the challenges of the climate crisis that affects urban green. So awareness of biodiversity is more in demand than ever.

As part of the “City meets nature” project, which is funded by the Federal Nature Conservation and the Federal Ministry of the Environment, the biological diversity in Viennese municipalities is to be funded. The new European biodiversity strategy of 2030 asks the municipalities to create more green areas. The need for an active city nature interaction is becoming increasingly clear.

future prospects

Although the clearing in the Reichspfelgasse some residents breaks their heart, there is hope for a positive turn. Re -planting is already planned to promote the green areas and biodiversity. "Stadtnatur is not a building material" and that should not be forgotten, says Eck. The city administration promises an education and is looking for the conversation with the residents concerned to develop solutions together.

The handling of urban green has changed and remains a relevant topic for all Viennese. In this way, the concerns and disappointments about dealing with green spaces in Vienna are also discussed on social platforms. The concerns of people are not unjustified and it is on the city to take responsibility here and lead a dialogue. After all, the goal should be to shape urban areas as a habitat for people and nature.

For more information on these topics, visit the pages of Ökosozial and BUND .