Protection for toads: volunteers fight against dangerous streets!
Protection for toads: volunteers fight against dangerous streets!
In the Ober- and Niederelbert region, volunteering is particularly challenged to protect the toads during their hikes. However, volunteer toad fence supervisors are increasingly in difficulties, especially due to inadequate protection, which they experience on the streets during their nightly missions. These committed helpers are responsible for leading toads to their spawning sites by protecting them from vehicles before driving over.
The barriers, also called toad fences, which were built specifically for this purpose, do not always stop the animals. This not only makes work difficult, but also dangerous. In addition, the supervisors report on official requirements that make their work more difficult and rescue additional risks. A rethink in handling is urgently necessary to ensure the protection of amphibians, because the decline in the toad populations is a serious problem.
The challenges of protective measures
The volunteers are encouraged to carry extensive equipment in order to be able to perform their tasks effectively. This includes functioning flashlights, survey arches, a smartphone for photos and tools for the maintenance of the fences. According to the BUND nature conservation, catchy buckets from 10-liter plastic should be offered, which can be buried into the ground to catch amphibians. These buckets do not offer protection against other animals, which may lead to the death of rare mouse species.
The fan bikes should be laid out with leaves to offer the captured animals a hiding place. Numerous creative solutions, such as the installation of tubes for the uniform attachment of the buckets, have already developed some district groups in Germany. In Rosenheim, for example, tubes made of plasticizer -free plastic are installed in the road embankments. Such measures illustrate the advance in amphibian research and nature conservation.
coordination and voluntary missions
The coordinators of the toad hike 2025 call up for support at various appointments in February and March. There are various operations in which temporary fences are to be built. These dates include, for example, February 15 and February 22, with 15 to 20 helpers being needed to effectively build the fences.
At these meetings, certain equipment such as warning vests, sturdy shoes and shovels are required at these meetings. Meals are provided to reward the helpers for their efforts. The coordinators encourage interested people to report to the various missions by January 31 at the latest to ensure that the measures are carried out smoothly. The tireless use of these volunteers is crucial for the preservation of the toad populations and the success of the entire protective measures.| Details | |
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