Mooreinsatz: Frühlingsputz im Riedbodamoor auf Brambrüesch

On this maintenance mission for the Riedbodamoor on Brambrüesch, we clean the area of waste and unwanted material. Nature should feel at home and the Riedboda nature trail should be ready for the summer season. We learn exciting things about this poor yet rich habitat.

In the course of the extensive renaturation, a remarkable moor has been upgraded in the Riedboden area on Brambrüesch. An attractive moor course with a footbridge and instructive information boards winds its way through the moor world and gives all visitors a fascinating look at life on the moor. The natural attraction on Chur's local mountain par excellence!

On this occasion, we clean the area of waste and unwanted material so that nature can feel comfortable and the moor course is then ready for the summer season.

The "Riedboda, Brambrüesch" fenland is a network of acidic and alkaline small sedge reeds and wet meadows. The area is the habitat of various specialized animal and plant species. Common toads and grass frogs lay their spawn in the ponds in spring. It is also possible that the grass snake meanders through the area. Various grasshoppers, dragonflies and butterflies occur here. A special butterfly is the high moor fritillary (Boloria aquilonaris).

Rare upland moor fritillary
As a Euro-Siberian species, the high moor fritillary is only found locally in Central Europe. It specialises in life on acidic raised and intermediate bogs. In Switzerland, this sedentary species lives in some raised and transitional bogs of the Jura, the northern slope of the Alps and very small areas also in the Engadine, at an altitude of 700 to 2000 m. Apart from the common cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos), the most important caterpillar food plant of this butterfly, it needs very flower-rich areas nearby. Peatlands are very sensitive to drainage (drainage ditches and pipes) and eutrophication (excessive accumulation of nutrients through fertilization or atmospheric nitrogen). For the survival of this nationally priority species, it is important that drainage ditches and pipes are closed and flower-rich buffer zones are maintained and promoted. Most of their populations appear to be stable, yet their sites are often small, isolated by nature, and consequently very vulnerable. The species will suffer greatly from global warming.

Peatlands perform important services for a healthy biosphere, for climate protection and the well-being of us humans. The WWF is not only committed to the preservation of intact peatlands. Farms work hand in hand with WWF volunteers. They help with the maintenance and management of moors and clear bushes of overgrown moor areas. In this way, they contribute to the regeneration of peatland areas.

This event is a collaboration between WWF Graubünden, IG Brambrüesch, Naturfreunde Graubünden and the municipality of Churwalden.

Program:
We meet at 1:15 p.m. at the bus stop Malix, Dorf and from there we reach Brambrüesch, spread over several cars. Holiday guests and locals from Brambrüesch join at 1:30 p.m. directly at the scene.
Under the guidance of Nina Rossi, we clean the area of waste and unwanted material.
Before we get back to Chur, we enjoy a z'Vieri together.


Operations management
Nina Rossi, WWF Head of Operations
Churwalden plant

Requirements for participation
There are no special requirements for this occasion. We are on flat terrain and there is something for everyone to do. Grandparents, parents and children – everyone is welcome.

Catering
Z'Vieri is taken care of. Please bring your own drink bottle (can be refilled at the fountain).

Takeaway/Equipment
Good footwear (waterproof mountain boots with good tread), rubber boots (if available), clothing adapted to the weather (recommended: long sleeves, long pants), sun protection (sunscreen, sun hat), personal medication.

Implementation
Information about the definitive implementation will be provided by e-mail no later than the day before (Thursday, April 24). The event will also take place in unfavorable weather.

Note
If you are a SWICA employee or if you came across this offer via SWICA, please write this down in the comments section when you register. Thank you very much.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.