{"id":562,"date":"2025-10-13T15:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grasslife.lv\/discover-the-roadside\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:42:56","slug":"discover-the-roadside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grasslife.lv\/en\/discover-the-roadside\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the roadside!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The habitat nominated by the Latvian Fund for Nature as the habitat of the year 2025 reveals a vibrant world of life when seen up close. This year, we turn our attention to and celebrate the edge \u2013 the transition zone between two or more ecosystems. Edges are characterised by exceptionally high biodiversity, as they host species from neighbouring ecosystems as well as species that depend specifically on edge conditions.   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most visible and familiar types of edge habitat is the roadside. Road verges can support a remarkable diversity of plants, which in turn attract pollinators. Animals, insects and small mammals also use roadsides and their vegetation as feeding grounds, shelter and movement corridors.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In certain landscapes \u2013 such as intensively farmed agricultural areas, industrial zones or highly urbanised environments \u2013 roadsides, forest edges and watersides may represent the only refuges for wild species. In urban areas, they become part of the green infrastructure, supporting biodiversity, attracting pollinators and providing other ecosystem services. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, roadsides can also pose risks. Unfortunately, they may become ecological traps, as animals seeking refuge there face a higher risk of mortality, for example when crossing roads. Another issue associated with roadsides is the spread of invasive species.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artist Marija V\u012bksni\u0146a\u2019s illustration presents a cross-section of a roadside, highlighting characteristic life forms \u2013 from chicory flowers to large copper butterflies. We invite you to explore and linger in this colourful and lively habitat! The illustration was created with financial support from the Latvian Fund for Nature\u2019s GrassLIFE2 project.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"759\" src=\"http:\/\/178.62.207.124\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Celmala2025_WEB-1074x759.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grasslife.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Celmala2025_WEB-1074x759.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/grasslife.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Celmala2025_WEB-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grasslife.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Celmala2025_WEB-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We extend our thanks to artist Marija V\u012bksni\u0146a and designer Agnese Bebre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The habitat nominated by the Latvian Fund for Nature as the habitat of the year 2025 reveals a vibrant world of life when seen up close. 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