“Bongerten” action plan

Orchard meadows (Bongerten) are not only a typical feature of the landscape in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, they also have high nature conservation significance as a habitat for many rare animal and plant species. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall helps to conserve the Bongerten stocks in the region. The following projects are being implemented as part of the Bongert Action Plan:

  • Recording the diverse varieties of fruits in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall
  • Multiplying and planting rare fruit varieties typical of the region (“conservation orchards”)
  • Planting of young and pruning of old fruit trees to preserve the orchard meadow stocks

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Orchard meadows are not only a typical feature of the landscape in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, they also have high nature conservation significance as a habitat for many rare animal and plant species. And they provide us with healthy fruits. (© NGPM Raymond Clement)

Child projects

Recording the diversity of fruit varieties

The east of Luxembourg is known for its abundance of fruit varieties.  Apples include, for example, more than a hundred different varieties, including known and common ones like the Rhineland […]