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Green light for safety: start mowing work on Amperdamm!
Mowing work by Stadtwerke Fürstenfeldbruck on Amperdamm from July 7th to 9th, 2025 will secure the embankments and promote nature conservation.
Green light for safety: start mowing work on Amperdamm!
On July 7th, 2025, the Fürstenfeldbruck public utility company will begin mowing work on the banks of the Amperdamm, which will last until July 9th. These measures are crucial to ensure the stability of the dams. As Merkur reports, shrubs, grasses and bushes are carefully shortened so as not to endanger plants and insects.
The mowing time was chosen deliberately because half of the growing season, which lasts from March to October, is now over and many plants have completed their flowering phase. A bar mower is mainly used, which cuts the vegetation to a specified height. The cuttings are then left lying around for a few days so that insects have the opportunity to fly away before they are collected.
Control and security
After the mowing work, a thorough inspection of the dam areas is necessary. Not only is the stability checked, but we also look for damage such as landslides or infestation by burrowing animals. After all, dams are not only there to protect against floods, they also contribute to the generation of renewable energy and are therefore of great importance. However, overgrown plants obscure the view of the dams, making control difficult.
In order to maintain stability in the long term, it was decided to cut back the roots of willow trees and bushes twice a year. If they grow uncontrollably, these can endanger the stability of the embankments. The mowing cycle and method were determined in close coordination with environmental associations and in accordance with the specifications of the lower nature conservation authority. Care is also taken to suppress invasive species such as buddleia and goldenrod, while flowering plants are left in non-critical areas in order to strike a balance between insect protection and dam safety.
Challenges and future developments
The stability of bank embankments is an issue that is also of great importance in other regions, such as the Ahr Valley. Flood events there in the past have clearly shown how crucial the analysis of embankments is. In their master's theses, Sarah Schumski and Julia Godlewska examine the future effects of flood events, which can also affect stability. Results from these analyzes will be used in future flood protection measures and could also provide examples for similar projects in Fürstenfeldbruck [Junge Dggt].
In summary, it can be said that the upcoming mowing work on Amperdamm represents an important step for safety measures. They are not only a response to the current vegetation, but also a long-term prevention plan against possible flood events, taking into account the environment and the species that live there.