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Mercedes Benz Biodiversity Challenge

Team Mercedes Bees

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The Plant

Northern part of the Bremen production plant

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3 areas:

Canteen

Boulevard

Overpass

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The Pollinator Garden

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SHRUBS AND FRUIT TREES

ECOLOGICAL APPROACH

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FLOWERS

SHELTER

Vegetation and habitat diversification

Native seeds and nursery plants

Minimal chemical use

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Different shapes and sizes

Perennial and annual types

Alternating blooming calendars

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Insect hotels and bird houses to provide shelter and water baths to drink from

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Fruit trees and smaller shrubs to provide nectar and habitat for birds and insects

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BOULEVARD

A walking path that flows through the middle of the grass patches bordered by flowers that make up the pollinator garden.

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BOULEVARD PLAN

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  • Biotic attraction
    • Increased number of flowers

- flower beds bordering the gravel path and surrounding the trees*

      • Attracts insects for pollination within the garden, helping to increase the number of birds
    • Nests in the birdhouses
    • Insect hotels on either side of the Boulevard
  • Benches on alternating sites
  • Mosaic pattern of vegetation in between the flower beds

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Results:

  • More biodiverse, resilient, and multi-functional landscape
    • Bringing together various trophs
    • Create an aesthetic and colorful environment for people

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OVERVIEW OF BOULEVARD

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Trees surrounded by small rocks, but filled with flowers and plants

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OVERPASS

Partially shadowed area with less precipitation. It is necessary to use the available water as efficiently as possible and choose for plants that need less sunlight.

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OVERPASS PLAN

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  • Distinct flat pebbled path
  • Lichen walls slightly lifted on either side
  • Mosaic pattern of vegetation and stones
  • Pond Enhancement
  • Sheltering rock wall

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Results:

  • More biodiverse, resilient, and multi-functional landscape
    • Multiple layers of water catchments
    • Increase water retention to address runoff
    • Aquatic habitat for insects, birds and amphibians

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TOP VIEW OF OVERPASS AREA

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ECOLOGICALLY ENHANCED POND

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MOSAIC OF STONES, FLOWERS, MOSSES, GRASSES AND SHRUBS

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Cost Associated with the Pollinator Garden

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Overpass

Boulevard

Approximately 2.000 m2

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Rocks + wall - € 2500

Plants and seeds - € 2500

15 m2 brick - € 1500

Branches and sticks - € 50

Water plants - € 200

Gravel - € 200

Installation - tbd

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€3.50 per square metre

Approximately 4.000 m2

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Rocks - € 1000

Plants and seeds - € 3500

4 benches - € 600

Wooden arch - € 50

Garden tools - € 250

Mosaik - € 1500

Installation cost - tbd

Maintenance - € 500/y

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€1.70+ per square metre

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Mercedes Bees Team

Sam Evers

Nhu Anh

Sofia Jorge

Amelie Billiard

Annoek Reitsema

Overpass

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Overpass

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Boulevard

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Boulevard

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Overpass

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Thanks!

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