Växjö - Telestadshöjden Wetland

Overview

• 13 ha
• Currently semi-young bushy damp forest that will be developed into a wetland to regulate storm water from a newly exploited area. 
• Current uses: none
• Challenges: Regulate stormwater, the area has previously had a wetland character but was drained historically. Monoculture forestry with low biodiversity and low habitat variation. More people in the area requires more accessible recreational nature. 

Interventions

Habitats, water regulation, recreation (physical and mental values), outdoor education

Objectives & Expected Impact

Impact: Habitats, shade, recreation (physical and mental values), outdoor education

Baseline data: The wetland is planned and designed (independent of Biodiverse Cities). Other than this there is no available data. Inventories regarding nature values, ecosystem services and social prerequisites will be carried out in this project.