Floating platforms – support of biodiversity and water quality

Project facts

Project promoter:
Czech Society for Ornithology – South Moravian Branch(CZ)
Project Number:
CZ-ENVIRONMENT-0118
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€314,402
Other Project Partners
Slovak ornithological society/BirdLife Slovakia(SK)

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Description

In the past, several projects have been implemented to support the breeding of the Common tern in South Moravia, in particular the installation of wooden floating platforms and the care of natural islands in reservoirs. Our organisation has been systematically working on the protection of this species since 2008. The aim of this project is to prepare more technically suitable and resistant islands that will be more sustainable and safer. This will ensure even more effective protection not only of this animal species. In addition, as part of the innovation, floating islands with living vegetation will be created, which will create more suitable conditions for baby birds. At the same time, vegetation platforms will support nutrient reduction in highly eutrophic pond waters, create shelter for fish and provide alternative habitat for other species, they can serve as nesting habitat for other bird species. This is an innovation that has not been tested in practice before, making this project unique.

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