Tag: Environment

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Nature-Oriented Gardens: VHS Jena Shows the Way to Biodiversity

16. March 202612. March 2026 by Reporter1

Naturnahe Gärten: VHS Jena zeigt den Weg zur biologischen Vielfalt

Jena, March 12, 2026. Those wishing to strengthen biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive professional support: The Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a special basic course this coming Saturday on the creation and maintenance of nature-oriented front gardens, terraces, and balconies.

Jena Study Reveals: Why Mosses are the Secret Heroes of Our Forests

9. February 2026 by Reporter1

Researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena have discovered that mosses play a crucial role in protecting our environment. At the Saale-Elster-Sandsteinplatte-Observatorium, a study showed that these small plants act as highly effective filters, preventing excess nitrogen from reaching the groundwater. This research provides vital new insights for sustainable forestry and ecosystem protection in Thuringia.