Steiner’s Free Fruit Trees Revive Bavaria’s Orchard Culture and Biodiversity
Residents in Steiner have received free fruit trees as part of a regional initiative to boost traditional orchard meadows. The 'Orchard fruit for All' programme delivered 37 apple, pear, and damson trees to 26 local households. The effort aligns with broader goals to protect and expand Bavaria’s orchard landscapes.
The trees were sourced from Wagner Nursery in Poxdorf and handed out at Steiner’s town hall. Each tree stood between 170 and 180 centimetres tall, with trunk circumferences of 7 to 8 centimetres—chosen for their hardiness. First Mayor Kurt Krömer thanked residents for their enthusiasm and commitment to caring for the new plantings.
The initiative falls under the Bavarian Orchard Pact, which aims to plant one million new fruit trees by 2035. Orchard meadows have long been vital to Bavaria’s cultural heritage and serve as key biodiversity hubs. This particular project was organised by the Ansbach Office for Rural Development and fully funded by the Free State of Bavaria.
The 'Orchard fruit for All' programme specifically supports private individuals in obtaining standard-stem fruit trees at no cost. By providing these trees, the scheme encourages the preservation of traditional orchards while expanding green spaces across the region.
The distribution of 37 fruit trees marks a small but practical step toward Bavaria’s long-term orchard goals. Residents now have the opportunity to nurture these trees, contributing to both local biodiversity and the region’s cultural landscape. Further initiatives like this are expected as part of the ongoing Orchard Pact.
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