Terrestrial (ecosystem) restoration
We are considering the reintroduction of tree and shrub species in order to re-establish the habitat of the area of the reserve. Also, the large trees on the site will be made safe.
Census of trees
A dead tree is an essential element in the carbon cycle and a good starting point for analysis and study. An excess of dead trees, however, can be harmful to the balance of the ecosystem. Therefore, part of the dying plants will be eliminated, as they could be home to colonies that might attack the neighbouring trees, even those in good health.
Tree monitoring
A constant monitoring of the conditions of the trees and a careful treatment of the plants at risk will ensure a correct balance of the flora on the site and the respect of the principles of safety and usability by the animals that live here.
Restoration of the wet habitat
Careful attention will be given to a correct reestablishment of the riparian flora, reintroducing its typical species, such as for example: the black alder (Alnus glutinosa), the grey willow (Salix cinerea), the flowering rush (Butomus umbellatum), the marsh horsetail (Equisetum palustre), the common water-plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica), the Siberian iris (Iris sibirica), and the blue water-speedwell (Veronica anagallis aquatica).
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Part of the horizontal structures will be moved to one of the enclosures used for the turtles, in order to give a demonstration of the carbon cycle, and of the wood cycle in particular, in educational activities. By observing the changes in the wood, we will see how the composition of its colonies changes.
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This will allow the formation of natural corridors; if necessary, temporary exclusion fencing will be used. At the same time, we will carefully monitor the presence or appearance over time of invasive alien plant species, which will be uprooted.