Wörgler Filz: Volunteer secure biodiversity despite rain challenges

Wörgler Filz: Volunteer secure biodiversity despite rain challenges

In the picturesque Wörgler wetland "Filz", volunteers and biologists have made a valuable contribution to nature conservation in challenging weather conditions. Despite one of the rainiest years that has significantly more difficult, the helpers showed what cooperation means. On October 21, 2024, the autumnal work was carried out with combined forces to preserve the biodiversity of the Region.

The operation was coordinated by the protective area supervisor Philipp Larch, who has designed and implemented a care concept for the approximately five hectare area since 2016. However, Larch puts his new half -day work as an expert at the Kitzbühel district administrator into a situation in which he has less time for "his" felt, which he regretted despite his commitment to nature. Larch works closely with the "felt activist" Maria Ringler, the municipality and countless volunteers to preserve the peculiarities of this biotope.

discovery of rare species

A particularly gratifying message was the discovery of the swamp gloss herb, a small orchid that is strictly protected across Europe. The find of such a rarity in the felt confirms the biological high quality of the area and is a sign of the success of the care concepts carried out. This discovery shows that despite the challenge of maintaining the care of the area through the weather, nature in the region continues to flourish. "Your find in the moor after so many years is an ecological highlight!", Larch said.

However, the weather -related challenges did not stop. The intensive rain delayed the mechanical removal of the cutting goods, which is usually due to the mowing. Sebastian Manzl, a specialist for wetlands, was again in use to ensure that the care work could be continued as soon as possible.

use of the volunteers

On Monday, October 21, the large volunteer operation took place. The cut material was tidied up and pulled out of the bog with tarpaulins, both manually and with the help of a tractor and a winch. With 16 volunteers, including the workbench manager Anna-Elena Pinggera and her team, they actively grabbed to support the nature conservation project. Their tireless efforts to maintain the area also included removing snowbruch trees in spring and fighting invasive plants such as the glandular jumping cabbage.

The commitment of the volunteers is supplemented by initiatives such as school tours and tours with Maria Ringler, who are closer to the fascination of the felt. A new WhatsApp group also enables nature lovers to find out about care missions and share the most beautiful moments.

These extraordinary efforts to maintain the Wörgler wetland biotope impressively show how important local initiatives are for nature. Further information on the current nature conservation projects and messages from the region are on www.meinbezirk.at to be found.