Catholic cemetery, Romanshorn TG
From 2025 onwards, a 110 m² amphibian pond with 443 m² of ecologically valuable surrounding area will be created on an unused lawn in Romanshorn. Tall forb communities, wet meadows, flower meadows, and native trees and shrubs are being established. In total, more than 60 native plant species have been planted. This project is expected to benefit various species of amphibian, such as the common toad, as well as reptiles and other animal species associated with wetlands.
The project's goal is to raise the area's ecological value from 2 to 5 or 6 biotope values.
It will also connect six smaller existing biotopes in the neighbourhood, providing a valuable addition to the ecologically significant Schlossberg and Lake Constance park habitats.
This project was initiated by Get Nature Positive and implemented in collaboration with the Grüner Güggel group of the Catholic parish. However, the area is not available for offsetting sealed surfaces.
Planing and building: Marcel Metzger Pflanzplanung and Neubauer Biogärtnerei
Funders: Kanton Thurgau, Stadt Romanshorn, Naturstromfonds Ostschweiz, VNSRo, katholische Kirche St.Johannes
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Amphibian pond after initial planting with 700 wild perennials and aquatic plants, November 2025 -
Planting of native trees and shrubs, November 2025 -
Newly created amphibian pond, November 2025 -
Initial state: unused lawn area in spring 2025