Goats for Rottwerndorf Castle: Fight against wild growth started!

Goats for Rottwerndorf Castle: Fight against wild growth started!

Rottwerndorf, Deutschland - What is going on in Rottwerndorf? In the picturesque Pirna, Martin Kusic, the owner of the castle there, is planning exciting steps to save the forgotten building and his park. One of the biggest challenges are the invasive plants, which now have a strong overgrown over the ground. According to a report by Saxon notes Kusic that these plants have to suppress domestic species and urgently need to be combated.

To master the wild growth, Kusic plans to fencing the site and wants to use goats and sheep. From August, these animal helpers will find their new home in the Schlosspark, where the consent of monument protection is also required for these projects. The condition of the castle itself also shows action: five gables and the roof have been renewed in recent years, with a quarter of the facade being renovated. Kusic himself invested a six -figure sum in the renovation, supported by funding.

renovation plans for the Schlosspark

The Schlosspark, which belongs to the city of Pirna and is listed on monuments, also has to overcome its own challenges. The park was once embedded in a wonderful English park landscape, but has suffered greatly and urgently needs a refreshment. Martin Kusic, who moved to Rottwerndorf in 2011, wants to not only trace the castle, but also the park to its original condition. Problems like a badly damaged garden house after a tree has fallen on it, and an overgrown area with a neglected juice culinary shop is on his list.

A support association for the Rottwerndorf Castle is said to set the course for sustainable renovation. The founding event is planned for October. Here supporters can bring in their ideas and help. There will be no public operation in the castle, as Kusic himself partially lives there. Nevertheless, there is great interest from residents to revive the castle and the park together.

financial realities

The costs for the renovation of the castle and the park are not of bad parents. A cost estimate for the facade work amounts to around 500,000 euros, and Kusic hopes for further funding. However, the city of Pirna currently has other priorities in terms of financing. An emergency protection of the damaged garden house fails due to the financing: Here, 35,000 euros are required for the roof. The city is looking for cheaper variants, but has preferred other projects.

Kusic sees challenges, since the city managers are currently not given a high priority to the Schlosspark. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic and hopes not only the structural conditions with his commitment, but also the community to strengthen the castle. The idea of developing the former manor house in the back of the background for barrier -free apartments shows that Kusic also has an eye on the needs of today.

The renovation measures for Rottwerndorf Castle and his park are an example of how historical sites in times of climate change and urban development have to be rethought. The exchange between science and practice is of central importance, as explained in the manual for climate adaptation and the measures of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), which can be found at DBU . Only with a holistic approach can we preserve the history and nature of our cities and at the same time meet modern standards.