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Young giants: Ummanz's avenue impresses with natural monuments!
In Ummanz, new avenues were planted as part of the “Young Giants” project. Avenue Day is celebrated on October 20th.
Young giants: Ummanz's avenue impresses with natural monuments!
In Ummanz, a picturesque part of the Vorpommern-Rügen district, a unique avenue of natural monuments has been established. This avenue, which grows along the cycle path to the popular “Hiddenseeblick”, was created as part of the “Young Giants” project. The “Young Giant”, a magnificent tree, comes from the Billroth oak in Bergen and can develop perfectly in its new realm. Initiatives of this kind are crucial to increasing awareness of our nature and its preservation, as NDR notes.
The avenue enriches the region with several remarkable tree species, including young “Windflüchterpine” pines from Semper/Lietzow as well as the impressive Bismarck and Billroth oaks. This diversity not only ensures a beautiful landscape, but also makes an important contribution to promoting biodiversity in the area.
Joint planting campaign
A celebratory planting event took place on October 17, 2024, attended by Minister Dr. Till Backhaus and the mayor of Ummanz, Holger Kliewe, took part. They were supported by the avenue sponsors of the Rügen Free School, the community and the BUND Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. As part of this campaign, around 30 pine trees were planted and their seeds were lovingly collected. The entrance and exit of the new row of trees are formed by two oak trees, which come from the valued natural monuments in Bergen, reports the Freie Schule Rügen.
The longing for a living natural heritage seems to be very important to Mayor Kliewe. He expressed the wish that the avenue could one day achieve natural heritage status for Ummanz. The seedlings are cared for by dedicated students from the Rügen Free School, who not only learn responsibility but also actively contribute to the preservation of nature.
Sustainability and responsibility
“We have to look after and care for our trees,” emphasizes Silke Stephan, one of the many avenue sponsors who are committed to the young row of trees. The task is to protect the trees from vegetation and to document their growth. The headmistress of the Free School, Bianca Reetz, also emphasizes the relevance of this initiative for the students. “It is not only an opportunity for us to learn about nature, but also to understand the importance of preserving biodiversity,” she explains.
The “Young Giants” project was launched in 2011 by BUND Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Seeds and cuttings from natural monuments are used, which are collected by volunteers and grown into young trees in the Putbus tree nursery. The project receives support from the tree nursery and the new manager Jens Ohseloff, which speaks for the long-term health of the avenue.
Overall, it can be said that Ummanz not only creates a beautiful landscape with its new avenue, but also makes a valuable contribution to promoting ecological diversity. The trees represent community engagement, the preservation of nature and citizens' awareness of their environment. An excellent example of how you can not only leave a green footprint in the region, but also actively contribute to promoting biodiversity.