Near-natural river and flood plain development of the River Ems at Einen â river dynamics and habitat diversity
(Ems-Dynamik+Habitate)
Start date: Jan 1, 2010,
End date: Dec 31, 2014
PROJECT
FINISHED
Background
The Ems is one of Germanyâs smallest shipable rivers. Its floodplain areas, many of which are designated as Natura 2000 sites, contain a number of species and habitats covered by the Habitat Directive. As a result of previous conservation actions (including two recent LIFE Nature projects) some of the areas within the Ems river floodplain have recently been re-colonised by rare species of fauna. Further river habitat restoration actions are now proposed to reinforce this process.
Objectives
The projectâs main objectives include:
Lengthening and widening around 4 km of the river course at Einen;
Removing river bank stabilisation structures, thereby facilitating natural river erosion and sedimentation dynamics;
Strengthening existing and developing new floodplain areas;
Creating uninterrupted passages for fauna; and
Demonstrating best practice in these types of conservation actions.
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Coordinator
- Ulrike BROCKMANN-KRABBE
- (Deutschland)