Lawn mowing: Nuremberg Airport relies on sheep again

Nuremberg Airport is again using a flock of sheep as “lawn mowers” ​​this year. This is intended to underline the sustainability of the airport, because the animals feed naturally on grass and do not need any propulsion.

As in 2022, the meadows near the renatured Bucher Landgraben were grazed for several days by around 700 sheep from a neighboring sheep farm. The herd is expected to come again in August. The use of animals promotes biodiversity: Biting and kicking creates a mosaic of diverse habitats. These attract insects, which in turn are food for birds or bats.