Panorama - Natural Meadows

Natural meadows are valuable ecosystems also in Liechtenstein. It is essential that they are preserved to enable biodiversity and the sustainable development of landscapes. Our panorama stamps produced as se-tenants show a “Natural Meadow in Balzers” and a “Natural Meadow in Triesen” (left and right, face value: CHF 1.20 each).
 

The magnificent meadows develop on rather dry and less rich soils thanks to decades of cultivation without the use of fertilisers. Due to the lower nutrient content in the soil, it is not only the strongest grasses that thrive there. As a result, meadows rich in species grow on which numerous endangered animal and plant species find suitable living conditions. In contrast, rich meadows have nutrient-rich and moist soils.

They are created by regular fertilisation and frequent mowing. This serves to increase yields in fodder production, but leads to a decline in biodiversity. According to the Liechtenstein Nature and Landscape Conservation Act, all of Liechtenstein’s natural meadow sites are among the habitats particularly worthy of protection. The Government pays management contributions to promote and conserve them. Permission is required for any interference in nutrient-poor habitats.