Measures to protect frogs and newts in Erfurt are starting - Erfurt Builds Tunnels and Fences to Protect Migrating Wildlife This Spring
Erfurt is preparing to safeguard rare animals as they begin their annual spring migration. Toads, newts, and other species will soon cross busy roads to reach breeding grounds. Authorities have set up barriers and tunnels to ensure their safe passage.
The city will install mobile fences in Windischholzhausen and along Schellrodaer Straße. These barriers will guide the animals into buried buckets, allowing volunteers to transport them safely. Similar measures will be in place along Sömmerdaer Straße, Heinrich-Queva-Straße, and Bodenfeldallee.
A toad tunnel beneath Rhodaer Chaussee in Steigerwald is also being checked. Workers will clean and inspect it for damage before the migration starts. The peak movement is expected in the coming weeks, triggered by warmer weather and damp conditions.
Drivers are being warned to watch for animals on the roads. The city has not specified how many species will migrate, but rare and strictly protected types are known to travel through the area.
The efforts aim to reduce road deaths among animals during their journey. Fences, tunnels, and public awareness will all play a role in safeguarding the animals. The migration is part of an annual cycle as spring arrives in Erfurt.
