Tag: floodplain

Flooded forests (swamp forests)

Flooded forests (swamp forests)

Floodplain flood forests (Freshwater swamp forests) are seasonally inundated by rivers. They are adapted to the long-standing water and host a variety of organisms.

The black stork

The black stork

A shy inhabitant of the dense old forests, the black stork is much rarer bird than its cousin the white stork.

How to Prevent Floods While Preserving Nature’s Balance

How to Prevent Floods While Preserving Nature’s Balance

We can’t fully prevent floods, but we can adapt. True flood protection blends technical solutions with ecological approaches.

Gentle curves

Gentle curves

Gentle curves

Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man

Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man

Preserved floodplains are best natural protection of the flood losses.

Middle Danube – heart of the European wilderness

Middle Danube – heart of the European wilderness

The Middle Danube, shared by Croatia, Hungary, and Serbia, is one of Europe’s last preserved river corridors, showcasing a wild, untouched nature and rich cultural history.