Buttercup Waterfowl Island - 3 module - L600 x W100 cm

~~£2,142.82~~

Product information

Description

General description

Once the vegetation matures, the hard angles at the perimeter of these rectangular modules soften to give a more natural shape. The Buttercup Waterfowl Island is designed to provide a safe refuge for waterfowl to nest and rest away from predators. This island, planted with a wide range of wildflowers, adds interest and is pleasing to the eye, transforming an otherwise featureless expanse of water.

Technical specifications

Dimensions: L600 x W100 cm

Each module comprises a 2m x 1m porous matrix topped with a coir mat planted with native aquatic and marginal plants.

Installation

The island needs to be held in one location, ideally away from the bank.

If the pond size permits, the island can be chained from two points on opposite banks.

For larger ponds or lakes, it is necessary to anchor the island in mid-water using mud weights of 20kg that embed into the bottom sludge.

Usage

Once established, the roots grow through the porous matrix to the water below, creating a jungle-like mass of roots under the island.

This natural refuge supports aquatic invertebrates, providing food for fish, amphibians, and bird life such as herons and kingfishers.

The natural planting attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

The vegetation provides shade and locks up excess nutrients, helping to reduce or limit algal blooms.

Beneficial bacteria in the root mass aid in the removal of excess nitrogen from the water.

Other information

Problems with algae? The Buttercup Waterfowl Island helps manage water quality by supporting vegetation that mitigates algal blooms.

Features

Brand
OTHERS
Length
600 cm
Width
100 cm
Material
Algae
Intended use
Outdoor

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