Czech initiative aims to revive fruit orchards by growing trees from seeds

Ruth Fraňková

2019-11-26

Radio Prague International, Czech Radio

Keywords: Czech initiative, Fruit orchards, Tree seeds, Biodiversity preservation, Community involvement, Seed bank, Landscape restoration

The main objective of Moravia’s Fruit Stones is to return trees back to the landscape to help reduce the effect of the ever more frequent droughts. They also want to inspire and motivate other people to start planting trees from seeds on their own.

The Czech initiative "Pecky z Moravy" aims to revive fruit orchards by growing trees from seeds, combating the decline of traditional orchards due to intensive farming and imports. Orchards play a vital role in maintaining water in the soil and supporting biodiversity. By collecting tree seeds and planting them, the initiative seeks to preserve unique varieties, combat drought, and inspire others to plant trees from seeds. Through a seed bank and community engagement, the initiative has gained momentum, with volunteers offering land for planting. This project not only helps restore fruit tree diversity but also fosters community bonds and a connection to the landscape.

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Tags: Czech initiative, Fruit orchards, Tree planting, Biodiversity, Community engagement, Seed bank