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- The cattail: is it under nature protection?
- Is the cattail under nature conservation?
- Cutting the pistons for decoration purposes
- Deforestation actions for nature conservation reasons
- Tips
The cattail is not principally protected
The cattail: is it under nature protection?
The cattail, which is often referred to as a lamp cleaner or cannon cleaner due to its conspicuous inflorescences, is native to many natural waters. Its decorative appearance and other positive features make the plant an appreciated species for the pond in the garden.
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It is often wrongly claimed that the cattail would generally be under strict environmental protection. This statement is untrue, because, for example, widespread subspecies such as the broad-leaved cattail (Typha latifolia) and the narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia) are located in many areas and are not subject to any special protection of the legislature. Exceptions are possible for subspecies with exclusively regional distribution, as well as in some Austrian states. In addition, plants may be taken in small quantities and for personal use only from areas that are not part of special protected areas.
Cutting the pistons for decoration purposes
Although the various types of lamp shades also spread over the small, provided with hair threads seeds. However, the cattail is relatively true to location and colonized its respective stand in the wetland within a few years by the spread of rhizomes in the muddy ground. Therefore, it does not necessarily hurt a cattail stock if you remove some of the decorative inflorescences for decoration purposes and dry. Note, however, that sometimes you have to ask the owner of the property for permission.
Deforestation actions for nature conservation reasons
In private garden ponds, the cattail is used in the fight against strong growth of algae, because it is a strong nutrient-consuming and therefore water-explanatory effect. In some locations, however, the cattail may become a nuisance for the following reasons:
Therefore, some ponds are "purged" in a threatening overgrowth with cattail with strenuous grubbing actions of the cattail. For this, the rhizomes from the swampy ground are removed as completely as possible. This is often not completely possible and small rhizomes underground can be the starting point for a new spread.
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The decorative lamp shades are found in nature mostly on biotopes and lakeside areas. Although most cattail species are not protected by law, many bird sanctuaries and nature reserves may be subject to seasonal restraints and other restrictions due to breeding season.