Habitat artificial pond

More than just a place to relax

Artificial ponds are shallow waters, which are designed close to nature, and can be a valuable substitute habitat for animals and plants that otherwise live in shallow marginal areas of natural ponds or lakes.

Ideally, the banks of larger artificial ponds should be lined by some woody plants of the softwood floodplain, e.g. the goat or white willow. Depending on the vegetation and environmental conditions in the respective pond section, many animal species can also be found here. In general, the more numerous and variable the individual habitats at a site, the
higher the biodiversity.

Tips and measures

Consider a near-natural design when setting up a pond

Use native plants

Choose a predominantly sunny location

If the conditions are right, animals will colonize the pond themselves

Fill the pond with rainwater (e.g. through an inlet from the roof drainage)

Ponds

  • offer a wide variety of habitats.
  • are substitute habitats for wetlands and silted-up waters.
  • bundle a wide variety of habitats in a small area (biotope complex).
  • have a positive effect on the microclimate.
  • have a high recreational value.

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