Living in the Alpenrheintal: Nature and Biodiversity Aufbucht!
Living in the Alpenrheintal: Nature and Biodiversity Aufbucht!
In the Alpenrheintal, an exciting project is in full swing that wants to reconcile both nature and humans. The new universe documentary "The Alpenrheintal-where nature is reinvented" illuminates the decline in the animal world in this unique region and the protective measures initiated by humans. According to Kleine Zeitung on Tuesday at 8.15 p.m.
The Alpenrheintal extends over 90 kilometers and forms a natural border between Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. The filmmakers Mario Kreuzer and Leander Khil show in their impressive recordings how the cultural landscape has been significantly changed in recent decades through human interventions. "A rethink takes place", so ORF clearly, "and the Alpenrhein valley becomes wild and more natural again." In order to counter the decline in the flora and fauna, targeted renaturation measures are taken.
The beauty of the animal world
The documentation focuses on the spectacular recordings of animals. Filmmacher Kreuzer starts his journey on Lake Toma at an altitude of 2344 meters, where he documents the untamed river, which finally flows into Lake Constance. During his exploration of the Rhine, he also deals with the challenges that endangered bird species such as Kiebitzen and the big bird of fallow. In order to protect their nests, electrical fences are set up, and specially designed islands in the Rheindelta offer new habitats. These pictures impressively show how man and nature have to go hand in hand to create real retreats, because "real natural areas are always rarer" ( Zeitung ).
Biber, once pushed out of large parts of Europe, have returned through resettlement projects in the Alpine Rhine Valley. They play an important role by creating new habitats for other animals by falling trees and the congestion of water. The stocks of obstetricians, fence lizards and rare butterflies are also discussed in the documentary, whereby the population is actively involved in the nature conservation measures in order to take "many small steps with great effect" together ( orf ). )
Renaturation of the Alpine Rhine
The Rhesi project, which aims at a comprehensive renaturation of the Alpine Rhine, is running in parallel to the efforts for nature conservation. For the immense sum of one billion francs, the river is to be redesigned over 26 kilometers to improve biodiversity and at the same time to ensure flood protection. "Currently it is assumed that the drainage capacity of the Rhine is 3100 cubic meters per second" ( NZZ ). It is planned that the river bed can develop to up to 380 meters wide - currently it is only 70 meters.These new construction work could not only strengthen biodiversity, but also create new relaxation areas for the local population and tourists. The renaturation of the Alpine Rhine impressively shows what opportunities exist for nature conservation and regional development in the region. In conclusion, it remains to be said that by actively intervening in nature, people have the opportunity to correct past mistakes and to preserve the beauty of our natural heritage.
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| Ort | Graz, Österreich |
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