The floating island in Klaipeda (Lithuania) was re-planted again in spring because ducks damaged the freshly installed plants severely last year. This time we chose plant species such as Carex acutiformis (lesser pond-sedge) which tend to be more prone and resistant to duck grazing.
Pressures on floating islands in urban environments are manifold. Prof. Artūras Razinkovas-Baziukas explains ecosystem functioning of floating wetlands and the idea behind these green innovations in blue environments:
https://lnk.lt/video/lnk-zinios-miestuose-daugeja-anciu-chuliganiu/129799
