Buttercup Waterfowl Island - 5 Module - L1000 x W100 cm

~~£3,277.25~~

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, creating an attractive feature on an otherwise featureless expanse of water.

Technical specifications

Dimensions: L1000 x W100 cm

Each module comprises a 2m x 1m porous matrix

Environment

Each modular and bespoke island is equipped with a mat of native aquatic and marginal plants. Once established, the roots grow through the porous matrix to the water below, creating a jungle-like mass of roots under the island. This serves as a natural refuge for various aquatic invertebrates, which in turn provide food for fish, amphibians, and bird life such as herons and kingfishers. The natural planting also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Water Quality

Our modular and bespoke floating islands support vegetation that provides shade and locks up excess nutrients, helping to reduce or limit algal blooms. The mass of roots below the island hosts colonies of beneficial bacteria that aid in the removal of excess nitrogen from the water, similar to the function of a filter in a fish tank or sewage treatment plant.

Tethered Or Anchored

The island needs to be held in one location, ideally away from the bank. If the pond size permits, it can be chained from two points on opposite banks. For larger ponds or lakes, it will be necessary to anchor the island in mid-water, preferably using mud weights that are 20kg lumps embedding themselves into the bottom sludge.

Features

Brand
OTHERS
Length
1000 cm
Width
100 cm
Material
Algae
Colour
Brown

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