1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
1. Integration of the expansion area into the Botanical Garden in terms of appearance and function (10);
2. Creation of path and view connections between the Botanical Garden and the extension area (10);
3. Improvement of the visual outlook and accessibility of the Botanical Garden's entrance (1,4,10);
4. Improvement of the watercourse and organization of irrigation ponds (1);
5. Redesign of open spaces surrounding the watercourse and backwater area (10);
5. Increase the biodiversity (both flora and fauna) in the botanical garden (1);
6. Increase the number of recreational and educational activities for city residents (2, 5,7).
2. Creation of path and view connections between the Botanical Garden and the extension area (10);
3. Improvement of the visual outlook and accessibility of the Botanical Garden's entrance (1,4,10);
4. Improvement of the watercourse and organization of irrigation ponds (1);
5. Redesign of open spaces surrounding the watercourse and backwater area (10);
5. Increase the biodiversity (both flora and fauna) in the botanical garden (1);
6. Increase the number of recreational and educational activities for city residents (2, 5,7).
Quantitative targets
1. Increase the annual amount of visitors which was approximately, 100,000 people/year in 2016 (1,4)
2. Offer more thematic workshop on biodiversity suitable for younger generations (9)
3. Plantation of 10,500 perennials of American origin and 80 trees and shrubs (7)
4. Construction of a wild bee wall (4)
5. Construction of two bridges connecting the "old" and the "new" parts of the botanical garden (7)
6. Renovation of the half-timber house located in the "old" part of the Botanical garden (7)
7. Building of a pharmacy garden (7)
2. Offer more thematic workshop on biodiversity suitable for younger generations (9)
3. Plantation of 10,500 perennials of American origin and 80 trees and shrubs (7)
4. Construction of a wild bee wall (4)
5. Construction of two bridges connecting the "old" and the "new" parts of the botanical garden (7)
6. Renovation of the half-timber house located in the "old" part of the Botanical garden (7)
7. Building of a pharmacy garden (7)
Monitoring indicators defined
Unknown
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Implementation activities
1. In order to improve the watercourse, the very steep slopes are flattened and modelled harmoniously. The water bodies were made visible with the planting of few trees and flat, low herbaceous plantings. The small reservoirs are dislodged and the dam structures and pond seals are repaired. (10)
2. By purchasing the expansion area of the Botanical garden, the long term the protection and long-term maintenance of the area is secured. Also in order to foster pollinators, a wild bee wall was installed in the new part of the botanical garden (1,4,10)
3. Numerous new tree and plant species are planted in the botanical garden. Extensive herbaceous plantings are being created especially along the waterways. Coneflower hats, forest asters, foam blossoms, splendid slits, Indian nettle, goldenrod or golden bell not only please the eye, but also provide ideal habitat for native insects. For the northern area of the garden, American trees were selected for the Indian summer theme. These include, for example, the tupelo tree, sour tree, scarlet oak, sweetgum tree, aronia, rosemary willow or plume bush. (1)
3. A diverse set of environmental and cultural events and workshops are offered each year for visitors to increase their environmental stewardship and promote cultural diversity (9)
4. The expansion of the botanical garden also includes the installation of new bridges, benches and the renovation of the old playground (10)
2. By purchasing the expansion area of the Botanical garden, the long term the protection and long-term maintenance of the area is secured. Also in order to foster pollinators, a wild bee wall was installed in the new part of the botanical garden (1,4,10)
3. Numerous new tree and plant species are planted in the botanical garden. Extensive herbaceous plantings are being created especially along the waterways. Coneflower hats, forest asters, foam blossoms, splendid slits, Indian nettle, goldenrod or golden bell not only please the eye, but also provide ideal habitat for native insects. For the northern area of the garden, American trees were selected for the Indian summer theme. These include, for example, the tupelo tree, sour tree, scarlet oak, sweetgum tree, aronia, rosemary willow or plume bush. (1)
3. A diverse set of environmental and cultural events and workshops are offered each year for visitors to increase their environmental stewardship and promote cultural diversity (9)
4. The expansion of the botanical garden also includes the installation of new bridges, benches and the renovation of the old playground (10)
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
The process of the regeneration of a previously unused land site in order to expand the existing Botanical Garden was divided into two stages. Namely, the regeneration of the new land site and the following integration of it to the old Botanical Garden by introducing new links and paths, as well as creating similar environmental conditions stimulating the development of biodiversity of the new site (1). Such approach is being realized in Bielefeld in regard to the expansion of green spaces for the first time.
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
Unknown
6. Evaluation and learning
7. Sources
Please specify other source of non-financial contribution
Friends of the Botanical Garden Bielefeld members - NGO
