Focus on habitats for endangered amphibians: Brandenburg's rescue plan!

Focus on habitats for endangered amphibians: Brandenburg's rescue plan!

in Brandenburg is actively working on the preservation of endangered amphibian species. Specifically, the red abdomen, the ridge newts and the leaf frog are the focus of the efforts in the FFH area of Calauer Switzerland. OSL Online aims to ensure extensive measures to ensure the habitats of these species.

In high summer time, amphibians often struggle with drying out their habitats. Therefore, regulating the water levels in the middle ponds is of crucial importance. These measures are financed from the European Agricultural Fund for the development of rural areas (ELER) and include a number of activities that are intended to significantly increase the living conditions for amphibians.

Important measures to secure the habitat

The measures carried out include the regulation and restoration of the water levels, the reinforcement of pond dams and improved water retention capacity. In the future, the pond surfaces between managed fish ponds and spawning waters of the amphibians should also take place. The total expenditure for the renovation since 2020 has amounted to 179,052 euros, which are fully financed from ELER funds and state funds.

monitoring and protection

In order to keep an eye on the progress in species management, intensive monitoring is carried out, which is implemented by rangers of the natural guard. Regular area inspections and water level controls are part of this program to precisely follow the development of the amphibian population. Contract nature protection measures are also used to secure the newly created waters and to keep them free from trees.

At the same time, the species protection takes on a comprehensive network. This is committed to the preservation of endangered amphibian types worldwide and supports a variety of protection projects in Germany. This includes the clarification of the public and the further training of specialist staff in maintaining and securing domestic biotopes.

With these measures, financed by ELER and supported by various nature conservation organizations, Brandenburg shows a strong commitment to protect his amphibians. Only through such comprehensive programs can it be possible to stop the alarming decline in this group of animals and at the same time to preserve biodiversity in the region.