Project number: SS07020091
Project title: Artificial floating islands to provide alternative breeding sites for threatened and declining waterbird species (ISLANDS to HELP)
Provider: TAČR
Programme: Programme of applied research, experimental development and
Environment - Environment for Life Project coordinator: CZU
Partner: Water Management Development and Construction joint stock Company (VRV)
Researcher: Zuzana Musilová
Contact person: Michaela Kopřivová Stejskalová
Project schedule: 2024-2026
Budget od project: 11 947 900 CZK
Budget of ČZU: 7 017 900 CZK
Abstract:
The project's main goal is to develop a technology of floating artificial islands (as a Nature-based solution) to provide alternative and save breeding opportunities for threatened and declining waterbird species of interest (Common Pochard, Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull and Common Tern) to increase the species´ reproductive success. Two integrated goals covering two breeding seasons in 2024 and 2025 will precede the delivery of the main goal, which is anticipated to be achieved by June 2026: (1) The development of technology reducing the negative effect of herbivorous waterbird species on islands' vegetation (especially Greylag Goose and Mute Swan) (2) The monitoring of the nest predation by invasive non-native species of interest (Racoon, American Mink and Racoon Dog).
