Species protection for the Amphibians
Amphibia (Auswahl heimischer Arten)
Amphibians are among the most severely threatened groups of species in Bavaria and regularly trigger the need for species protection action in construction projects. greeNature plans and delivers CEF and FCS measures compliant with the BayKompV, from creating spawning waters through habitat networks to long-term management and performance review.
The Amphibians at a glance
- Habitat: Ponds, pools and small water bodies as spawning waters, plus wet meadows, floodplains, extraction sites and woodland as terrestrial habitat and winter refuge
- Threat status: Red List Bavaria (as at 2019), more than half of the native species are threatened, several species critically endangered (including common spadefoot, moor frog, natterjack toad)
- Protection status: strictly protected under § 7 BNatSchG, Annex IV FFH Directive, yellow-bellied toad and great crested newt additionally Annex II FFH Directive
- Main threat: Loss and isolation of spawning waters, drainage, succession, and losses during migration across roads
- Typical measure: Creation of sunlit replacement spawning waters within the spatial context, delivered in advance as a CEF measure
Typical protective measures for the Amphibians
Creating replacement spawning waters
Creation of new, sun-exposed, shallow and fish-free small water bodies within the spatial context of the project. Pioneer species such as the yellow-bellied toad and natterjack toad prefer ponds with sparse vegetation that occasionally dry out, while the European tree frog and great crested newt prefer more permanent water bodies with shallow-water zones. A classic CEF measure under § 44 (5) BNatSchG.
Terrestrial habitats and winter refuges
Creation of hiding and overwintering structures such as field-stone heaps, deadwood and root stumps around the water bodies. This maintains the year-round habitat comprising summer habitat and frost-safe winter refuge.
Habitat network and connectivity
Connection of spawning waters, summer habitats and winter refuges through stepping-stone habitats and linear guide structures. This network counteracts the isolation of populations and strengthens exchange between sub-populations.
Amphibian guidance and crossing structures
Permanent guide and barrier systems with underpasses (amphibian tunnels) at roads and other transport routes, as well as temporary protective fencing during construction. These prevent migration losses where roads cut across migration routes between refuge and spawning water.
Management and keeping habitats open
Scrub clearance, desilting and extensive grazing maintain the sun-exposed pioneer stages of the water bodies and prevent silting up and shading. This ongoing management secures the favourable conservation status and supports FCS measures.
The Amphibians in these natural regions
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