Fight the intruders: nature conservation measures in Schäferhaus Süd!

in the Foundation country Schäferhaus Süd, which stretches between Flensburg and Handewitt in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg, invasive plant species such as potato rose and hawthorn are currently being cut back. These measures aim to prevent overgrowth of open areas that offer a habitat for rare animal and plant species. The work to combat these invasive species will be carried out by the end of January. According to information from the Nature Conservation Foundation Schleswig-Holstein, the maintenance measures are realized as ground-gentle as possible in order not to endanger existing biodiversity, such as ndr.de reported.

Invasive, non -regional species represent a serious threat to domestic biodiversity. A species is considered to be invasive if it has established itself outside of its natural distribution area and has negative effects on domestic biodiversity. The loss of biodiversity through invasive species has led internationally to growing awareness and subsequent measures. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which came into force in 1993, also includes strategies to combat invasive species. Globalization in particular has intensified trade in plants and animals, which deliberately or unintentionally brings many types into new regions.

priority measures against invasive types

In Germany, around 800 neobiota, i.e. species that came to the country after 1492, are established, whereby approx. 10 % of this are considered to be invasive and a risk for other species or ecosystems. The hazards from invasive types include changes in habitats and the structure and function of the ecosystem. You can also influence the vegetation dynamics, transfer diseases and displace domestic species.

The Federal Office for Nature Conservation creates species -specific invasiveness reviews and there are international and national legal regulations on reducing their negative effects. A three -stage approach to combating invasive species includes prevention, early elimination and management. The Ordinance (EU) No. 1143/2014, which came into force in 2015, represents a European framework of action. For invasive species on the Union list, strict trade, transport and ownership are only required in individual cases, such as Schleswig-holstein.de describes in detail.