Huchtinger Park in transition: needle herb is eliminated!

Huchtinger Park in transition: needle herb is eliminated!

Huchting, Deutschland - in Bremen, work to combat the invasive needle herb has started, a plant that comes from Australia and endangered domestic flora in the natural experience area of ​​the Huchtinger Fleet. This herbaceous vermin has spread rapidly in recent years, and the dangers are considerable - not only for the flora, but also for the associated wildlife. As the Buten uninnen reports, the thick mats of the needle herb cover the water surface and thus displace the domestic species.

The first phase of the measures that starts on July 7, 2025 brings some changes. The bank areas are being replanted, and the Bohlenweg is also renewed, while two new benches are being worked on. The construction work lasts until autumn and will make the entire nature experience area inaccessible to the public during this time.

comprehensive measures against the needle herb

The exact procedure is very targeted: the needle herb is removed together with a layer of the floor to effectively grasp the roots. This happens in an elaborate process that includes pumping and filtering the water before it is led back to Huchtinger Fleet. Once again, the need to combat invasive types, since they are one of the five greatest threats to the biological diversity, as a study by EAWAG and the University of Zurich shows. These effects extend beyond the limits of the ecosystems concerned, which underlines the urgency of the measures.

The financial resources for the control measures are also remarkable: over one million euros are invested in the project, with 90 percent of these costs being borne by the federal government. The city of Bremen bears the remaining 10 percent. In addition, the Hanseatic Natural Development (Haneg) is commissioned as a project manager to implement the measures professionally.

Information for residents and visitors

residents of the Hohenhorster Weg have already been informed of the construction work by information letter. It is recommended to park only on one side due to the access to the construction site so as not to impair the flow of traffic.

The nature experience area will be closed for the duration of the work, but the measures are necessary to preserve the beauty and functionality of the Bremen waters for future generations. The long -term and a holistic approach, as he is requested in the study mentioned, are also asked here.

This fight against the needle herb alone shows that a good hand is required when it comes to protecting nature and maintaining the biological diversity in Bremen. The measures represent an important step to counter the challenges of invasive species and to preserve the domestic flora and fauna. Further information on the ecological effects of invasive types and their management can be read on naturschutz.ch