Since a few years, no more poison may be used in the Oosterdel. “Everything died with those crop protection products. Not only in the field itself, but also on the ditches that could not grow reeds. We will now repair that damage and make the area future -proof again.”
Wiepen
“That means that we will tackle more than twenty kilometers of banks, so that the calving stops. We do that by placing ‘Wiepen’ along the sides, which are willow mats. We have earlier tested And that works very well. “
In addition, nature -friendly banks are laid out; Walkers that gradually turn to the water. “And we are going to plant reeds. Riet gives stability to the banks, but also has a purifying effect, which will improve water quality. That is also a very important objective of the plan.”
The rescue plan is currently being worked out further. The implementation will take a few years. The municipality and the water board are paying for the costs of the project.