Schollebos introduces designated picking zones to protect nature and wildlife
Residents can now enjoy fresh fruits like apples and berries in the Schollebos, but only in designated zones. This new rule aims to protect fragile ecosystems and ensure food for birds and insects, while still allowing people to connect with nature.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Schollebos, Netherlands |
| Permitted Picking Zones | Designated areas with information boards |
| Allowed Fruits | Apples, pears, berries (for personal consumption only) |
| Prohibited Actions | Foraging outside zones, picking wild ramps, damaging plants or flowers |
| Reporting Tool | BuitenBeter app or Melding Openbare Ruimte form |
| Protected Species | Wild ramps (Allium ursinum) |
The municipality manages public green spaces like the Schollebos to balance recreational use with nature conservation. By designating specific picking zones, they ensure sustainable access to natural resources while protecting local biodiversity.
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Picking in the Schollebos: Only in designated picking zones
Nature has so much to offer. As a municipality, we believe it's important that everyone can enjoy the edible plants and fruits in nature. That's why there are special picking zones in the Schollebos.
There, you can sample fruits like apples, pears, and berries. In these areas, it is permitted to pick some to eat yourself. At the picking zones, there are information boards with details on what, where, and when to pick the best.
Foraging is prohibited
Foraging outside the designated picking zones is not allowed. This applies to all plants, flowers, mushrooms, and fruits in the Schollebos. Nature is very fragile. If we pick in places other than the designated zones, there will be less left for birds and insects, and we deplete nature.
Leave ramps intact
In the Schollebos, there is a lot of ramps. It is a plant from the onion family and is often used for cooking. Wild ramps are protected in the Netherlands; picking in nature is not permitted. Ramps are important for insects. They eat the pollen and nectar from the flowers. If the ramps are left standing, they can bloom and produce seeds for new plants. This way, there will be ramps again next year and food for the insects. Good for nature and for the Schollebos!
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