Field Course Berga: Location and Design of Small Biotopes

The Field Course Berga: Location and Design of Small Biotopes is an engaging educational event hosted at Berga naturbruksgymnasium in Vasterhaninge, Sweden. This course is designed for individuals interested in enhancing biodiversity within agricultural landscapes while simultaneously reducing pest populations and improving crop pollination. Attendees will engage in a comprehensive program that combines theoretical learning and practical fieldwork, focusing on innovative measures that can be implemented in existing environments to support biodiversity.Participants will start their day with coffee at 9:30 a.m., followed by a theory session where they will learn about various strategies to enhance biodiversity on their farms. The course will cover how to map specific farm conditions and discuss potential measures that can be adapted to agricultural production needs. In the afternoon, attendees will transition to the field to apply the morning's lessons in a practical setting. The event will also include information on financial support opportunities for implementing biodiversity measures, such as creating flowering fields and managing field edges, with almost full cost coverage available in certain counties. This course provides a unique opportunity to deepen one's understanding of sustainable agricultural practices while fostering a commitment to biodiversity.