Publication details
Komplexní ekologická obnova degradovaných a zanikajících slanisek moravské Panonie
| Title in English | Complex ecological restoration of degraded and disappearing salt marshes in Moravian Pannonia |
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
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| Description | Wetlands and wet meadows are important biotopes in the agricultural landscape. They fulfill several irreplaceable functions: They retain water, play a significant role in the nutrient cycle, have a high esthetic and productive value and are centers of biodiversity. In the intensively farmed landscape of South Moravia, however, most of the original wetlands have disappeared, leading to a long-term reduction in the retention capacity of the landscape and a loss of biodiversity. The problem with the existing wetlands is their progressive deterioration due to eutrophication and spontaneous development, which leads to the overgrowth of water bodies and their wide surroundings with invasive plant species. Numerous protected areas of the NATURA 2000 system are also confronted with this problem, with inland salt marshes being among the most endangered parts. These are rarely found today, even in wetlands without protected status. However, these sites have considerable potential to strengthen the network of existing protected areas by creating new habitats. At the same time, they can significantly promote the populations of priority wetland plants and animal species, which can then ideally spread further, colonize other sites and in turn strengthen the original populations. The article summarizes the content and objectives of the project "Complex ecological restoration of degraded and disappearing salt marshes in Moravia-Pannonia" and gives an overview of the proposed methods for the ecological restoration of salt marshes. |