Orchard meadows – traditional agroforestry systems – characterise the landscape of the Lower Rhine and grow on diverse soils. But how did they come about, what do they do and how can we protect them?
In the soil course with Florian Wichern (Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences) and Stefanie Heinze (Ruhr University Bochum), we will analyse the soil of a meadow orchard and a spruce plantation in a practical way. With soil samples, texture analysis and pH value determination, we will get to know the soil ecosystem better – with lots of practice and ‘soil under the nails’.
Program overview:
🕚 11:00 – Welcome & getting to know each other
🧪 11:15 – Introduction to soil types, humus functions & soil life
🧤 12:00 – Taking, analysing and comparing soil samples
🥪 13:00 – Lunch together (incl.)
🌱 14:00 – In-depth: Soil formation and the influence of land use
💬 15:30 – Final round, discussion, open questions
🔚 16:00 – End of the event
Bring along:
Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather (sun or rain), curiosity and interest.
Catering:
A simple, vegetarian lunch will be provided.
Please register with a short mail to info@likk.eu.
