Conservationists in the south of Moravia carve unwanted woody plants in important localities
Conservationists, together with volunteers in the south of Moravia, carve unwanted trees in sites of European importance. They work, for example, on Brno’s Stránská skála, on Pálava on Stolová hora or Děvín, or on the Pouzdřanská steppe in the Břeclav region.
They are looking for more volunteers for this purpose. Pavel Pechoušek informed about this in a press release for the LIFE South Moravia project.
By carving out overgrowth trees, the Defenders support the growth and population of valuable thermophilic habitats as well as species associated with them, such as large-flowered passerines, low irises or cavities. “These are rare habitats, such as sub-Pannonian steppe grasslands, Pannonian loess grasslands and rocky steppes, which are one of the most endangered habitats not only in the Czech Republic but also in Europe,” said Marek Fügner from the Basic Organization of the Czech Union for Nature Conservation ONYX.
The project employees, volunteers from the Kaprálův mlýn environmental education center and, more recently, the Rezekvítek association in Brno, which has been dedicated to nature protection for over 30 years, are taking part in the work. “Since January, we have been working on Stránská skála, where cuts are made around rocks and rock platforms. But it’s not just about carving the bushes. The felled mass needs to be pulled out and disposed of, preferably burned. It is also necessary to coat the stumps with a herbicide so that they do not continue to grow and the areas do not grow again, “said the work coordinator and site manager Vilém Jurek.
This week, conservationists worked, for example, in Pálava on Table Mountain. At the same time, they are looking for other volunteers who would get the job of volunteers. If you are interested, you can log on by calling 605 526 958.
For example, Stránská skála is one of the most botanically interesting and floristically richest localities in Brno, in 1978 it was declared a national natural monument. It is one of the oldest human settlements of the Homo erectus type in Europe. Stolová, or Tabulová hora, is a massive limestone hill with an almost flat top plateau. It is a nature reserve. Rare and endangered plant species grow in it, especially Lumnitzer’s carnation, large-flowered passerine, sand iris or Ethiopian sage. (CTK)