Raised bog grassland project
Raised bog grassland project
Restoration of species-rich raised bog grassland through sustainable agricultural utilisation with special consideration of the fluttering rush problem
This project focuses on grassland on raised bog sites, which are very problematic from an agricultural and nature conservation perspective. The effects of different management options on phytodiversity and the problem species of the butterfly rush(Juncus effusus) are being analysed. In addition, an experimental field trial is being conducted on the germination and establishment of wet grassland species on raised bog grassland. Financing: German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) Duration: 01.08.2005 to 30.09.2010 
Publications
Rath, A., & Buchwald, R. 2010: Utilisation of raised bog grassland in northwest Germany. Nature Conservation and Landscape Planning; 42(4); 108-114.
Rath, A. and Buchwald, R. 2008: Contribution of the diaspore bank to the restoration of species-rich raised bog grassland - Dierssen-Festschrift 2008
Buchwald, R.; Rath, A.; Willen, M. and Gigante, D. 2007: Improving the quality of NATURA 2000 - meadows: the contribution of seed bank and hay transfer - Fitosociologia 2007
Lectures
Buchwald, R. and Willen, M. 2007: Results of soil chemical and biological investigations in raised bog grassland - Lecture
Röhrdanz, M. 2008: "Alternative utilisation of mown grassland rich in bryophytes for biogas production" by Michael Röhrdanz - Lecture
Buchwald, R. 2008: Options and problems of utilisation and maintenance of raised bog grassland in northern Germany - Lecture