LUMOTAIMI
Nursery Products for Restoration and Supporting Biodiversity
Project information
| Project | Nursery Products for Restoration and Supporting Biodiversity |
| Partners | Häme University of Applied Sciences, Aalto University, Villi Vyöhyke |
| Funders | Maiju and Yrjo Rikala Gardening Foundation |
| Budget | 26 000 eur |
Plant production and the green sector have traditionally focused on ornamental plants and the maintenance of built green spaces. However, the pressures of ecological restoration and biodiversity loss are forcing a change in direction and new solutions are needed to support biodiversity and ecological restoration. The LUMOTAIMI project places plants suitable for restoration at the core of nursery production and develops the role of the green sector in supporting conservation of nature.
There are already many species in nursery production within the green sector that have the potential to support biodiversity, but further research and development are still needed. Through this project, we promote the production and use of new plant products suitable for restoration purposes, such as seed mats, cuttings, and young plants. The goal is to enhance nurseries’ expertise in propagating and documenting local native plants according to conservation biology criteria.
A particular focus of the project is deciduous forest vegetation, which is important for biodiversity but has so far been underutilized in the green sector. The availability of deciduous forest plants in nursery production is limited, and their origin is not systematically traceable. The project gathers information on cultivating deciduous forest plants and their potential use in green spaces. At the same time, we develop solutions to increase the use of native plants, for example, in urban green areas.
The project combines conservation biology with horticultural and green sector practices as well as sustainable urban planning goals. In collaboration with Häme University of Applied Sciences, Villi Vyöhyke Association, and Aalto University, we map deciduous forest plant species and their collection practices, explore propagation opportunities in nursery production, identify appropriate plant types, and further develop ways to utilize these plants. The result will be an operational model that helps nursery production meet the needs of ecological restoration and biodiversity support. The LUMOTAIMI project creates new commercial opportunities for the green sector and accelerates its transition toward more sustainable practices.
Target group
Plant producers and the gardening sector, green industry professionals and designers
Operating area
Finland
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