Krummnussbaum: Island worth protecting is natural monument against conveyor belt

Krummnussbaum: Island worth protecting is natural monument against conveyor belt

In the Krummnussbaum region, Mayor Bernhard Kerndler recently took significant steps to protect nature. The conversion of a small, inconspicuous island in the Danube into a nature reserve is the focus of the efforts. This island, which offers a habitat numerous endangered animal and plant species, is now to be officially recognized as a natural monument. According to landscape planner Alfred Benesch, it is the only of its kind within a radius of 50 kilometers.

This initiative had the background to support the opponents of the now hired conveyor belt project. The planned conveyor belt would have had a major impact on the region's biodiversity, as it also threatened the wildlife corridor across the Danube. Particular attention is paid to the fact that the area is an important passage for migratory birds that use the Danube Valley. Benesch emphasizes the importance of this transnational corridor for fish and other wild animals.

The importance of the nature reserve

The explanations to create a protected area illustrate the importance of the region for the preservation of rare flora and fauna. According to Benesch, the island offers numerous species listed on the red list of endangered species, an indispensable habitat. The initiative for creating the natural monument is therefore not only a local policy concern, but also a significant step to protect the animal species concerned.

The community is committed to maintaining the habitat of these animals and has already created a first report in order to prove the value of this natural site. The preservation of the special flora and fauna is considered necessary to prevent future projects such as the conveyor belt of animal world.

Overall, this step is a clear message that environmental protection is taken seriously in the region. It is expected that with the official recognition of the natural monument in the long term, awareness of the importance of habitats and the protection of biodiversity will be sharpened, especially in view of the growing pressure through human interventions in nature. Citizens and conservationists are committed to ensuring that the region can protect their natural treasures and also demands a continuing commitment to environmental protection from the decision -makers.

More on this topic can be found in a recent report on www.noen.at be read.