Winter Support for Head-Feeding in Lüneburg County Through The Landscape and Biodiversity Fund, 2025/26

In the picturesque County of Lüneburg, the unique and vital pollard willows play a significant role in maintaining biodiversity. These human-created growth forms, while requiring regular pruning to thrive, offer habitat for numerous animal and plant species.

The County of Lüneburg has announced a funding program to support the care of pollard willows, running until September 30, 2025. The program offers up to 50 euros per tree for those who tend to these valuable trees.

To qualify for the funding, citizens in the County of Lüneburg can apply by downloading the forms from the website www.our website/pollard willow or obtaining them from the Environmental Department of the County of Lüneburg. The pruning of pollard willows should ideally take place every three years, with a prune at least every ten years to prevent damage from the weight of the branches.

After pruning, there is a retention period to protect nesting sites for animals. This is an essential aspect of the program, which aims to actively preserve the pollard willow structures and their associated biodiversity.

Stefan Bartscht, responsible for the environmental office of the district of Lüneburg, handles the applications for support in maintaining pollard willows in the coming winter. The deadline for applying for funding is September 30, 2025.

Pollard willows are a significant part of the landscape in the region and are crucial for biodiversity. The County of Lüneburg's funding program continues to support the preservation of these essential trees and the diverse ecosystems they support.

So, if you have pollard willows on your property, consider applying for the funding program this year. Not only will you be helping to maintain the beauty of the County of Lüneburg, but you'll also be contributing to the protection of its rich biodiversity. For more information, visit www.our website/pollard willow.

Winter Support for Head-Feeding in Lüneburg County Through The Landscape and Biodiversity Fund, 2025/26