Weilheim in the countryside: on the way to the seal of approval in gold, silver or bronze!

Weilheim in the countryside: on the way to the seal of approval in gold, silver or bronze!

in Weilheim it gets green! The city plans a certification with the seal of approval "Stadtgrün Nature" by Kommio . This seal is awarded in the awards gold, silver and bronze and is intended to confirm the city's commitment to a sustainable and more ecologically conscious green space management.

As part of this initiative, the third largest mayor, Alfred Honic, emphasizes how important it is to maintain and upgrade the green areas of the city, especially with regard to climate change. In addition, the city thinks about actively involving the citizens in this project, which underlines the importance of the community and its participation.

The way to certify

The certification process includes several steps, which include a thorough inventory of the existing care practices and the creation of a plan for measures to develop the green areas. In addition to these preparations, the city also takes part in the alliance "Municipalities for Biological Diversity", which now has 428 members, including many neighboring municipalities.

The promotion of species -rich wildflower meadows and the waiver of pesticides are central elements that are to be promoted in cooperation with volunteers and thanks to the Federal Environment Ministry. Angelika Baur, the city's climate protection manager, emphasizes that in 2024 the first bee -friendly plants were used in the balcony boxes of the town hall. In the coming year, all balcony boxes are to be equipped with insect -friendly plants such as Zinnien and Oregano.

commitment to biodiversity

A comprehensive municipal funding program is also intended to motivate citizens to implement their own greenery projects. "The citizens should be able to actively participate in the upgrading and greening of their surroundings," explains Honisch. The entire certification process and the associated measures are a clear indication that Weilheim has a good knack for ecological topics.

With these steps, Weilheim not only sets a sign for your own location, but also actively counteracts the challenges of biodiversity and climate change. The alliance "Municipalities for Biological Diversity" itself has the goal of supporting municipalities in the implementation of projects that benefit the diversity of nature. Just like the city of Sankt Augustin, which was also recently successful in this area and shares innovative ideas in exchange with other cities, Weilheim has hardly spared any effort to act as a model.

While the time for certification is progressing, it remains exciting whether the city can ultimately get the desired seal of approval in gold, silver or bronze. Further information on the progress and commitment of the city is available on the official website of the city administration Weilheim.de