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Potsdam (dpa / bb) - In Brandenburg, the numerous wetlands such as moors are to be better protected from drying out.
According to its own statements, the Ministry of the Environment is therefore developing a moor protection program.
"Intact moors are real multi-talent: They store CO2 in their peat and thus contribute to climate protection," said Environment Minister Axel Vogel (Greens) on Sunday on the occasion of UNESCO World Wetlands Day.
In addition, the bogs filtered nutrients, retained water in the area and thus stabilized the landscape's water balance.
In Brandenburg, according to the ministry, the “Lower Havel / Gülper See lowlands”, the “Peitz pond area” and the “Lower Odertal near Schwedt” in the national park have already been declared protected areas.
However, the protection status is often insufficient for the survival of the wetlands and their inhabitants, stressed Vogel.
Therefore, among other things, the management of moorland is being promoted through the state's future investment fund.
Wetlands are threatened to dry out worldwide - due to the need for water for settlements, agriculture, industry and changes in the climate.
Brandenburg's Environment Minister pointed out that protected plant and animal species living in wetlands are threatened by drainage, overfertilization and the climate crisis.
In addition to birds and insects, this also included amphibians such as the fire-bellied toad and the moor frog.
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