Nature Conservation 2/2013 — 21. 6. 2013 — Nature and Landscape Management — Print article in pdf
Bufková I.: Improving Disturbed Water Regime in Peat-bogs in the Šumava/Bohemian Forest Mts. Nationa
v národním parku Šumava
In the Šumava/Bohemian Forest Mts. National Park (NP), inventories carried out in the past years showed that almost 70% of peat-bogs have been affected by drainage there.
Thus, the past drainage is one of the most serious issues in peat-bog conservation in the Šumava/Bohemian Forest Mts. NP. The peat-bog degradation found stimulated launching the programme entitled Šumava/Bohemian Forest Mts. Wetland and Peat-Bog Restoration which has been implemented since 1999. It aims mainly at drained peat-bog recovery and general improvement in water regime in the landscape. The restoration is based on the final water level concept, when underground water level is shifted to that before the drainage. Up to now, almost 500 hectares of peat-bog have been restored and 60 kilometres of drainage channels have been blocked. The restoration programme is closely linked to ongoing research, outputs of which allow assessing the effectiveness of the implemented measures. Within voluntary activities, so called Days for Peat-bogs, the public including local people, visitors to the NP and private companies is involved into the peat-bog recovery.