Eco-Floating Solutions
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Aqua-Flora Floatlands
Just like our Aqua-Flora mats and rolls, our Aqua-Flora Floatlands have been around for over 25 years. The idea originated from the human need to move not only on land but also on water. So, what exactly is an Aqua-Flora Floatland? It’s a floating structure, with our Aqua-Flora mats installed on top, resulting in a floating island or garden.
The Aqua-Flora Floatlands consist of a floating body onto which our Aqua-Flora mats are installed. Thanks to the modular construction of the floating body, we can apply them in various sizes, considering a minimum width due to buoyancy requirements. Anchoring of the Aqua-Flora Floatlands can be done in various ways, depending on the specific situation on-site. This could involve placing them between wooden poles or using weight anchors to secure them to the bottom.
Application and Ecology
Aqua-Flora Floatlands can be used in water bodies with stagnant or slow-flowing water and/or a high nutrient content. They are ideal in places where there is no space for bank vegetation in pond berms, or where greenery is desired as an island in the middle of an urban water body.
In addition to the aesthetic aspect, Aqua-Flora Floatlands offer various benefits. Floating islands promote biodiversity and contribute to a greater diversity of plant species. They have also shown positive effects on micro- and macrofauna and fish populations. Moreover, the use of all our Aqua-Flora materials has a water-purifying effect and contributes to improved water quality. This is an important step towards achieving the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.
Plant Schemes
We offer various standard plant schemes that you can download from the relevant page. The vegetation we use for our floating islands is all native.
Exclusively native vegetation
Customization
If you or your client wish to devise or have already drafted a plant scheme, that’s not a problem! Almost anything is possible. However, please note that this may affect the delivery time.
Do you have completely different plant species in mind? Together, we’ll assess whether they are suitable for application in our floating islands. Please be aware that, in addition to a longer lead time, there may be additional costs depending on the chosen plant species.
Anti-grazing Construction
When applying Aqua-Flora Floatlands in areas with many waterfowl, we recommend using an anti-grazing construction. This ensures that the vegetation can root sufficiently during the initial period. After this phase, the anti-grazing construction can be removed, significantly reducing the risk of uprooting. The standard anti-grazing construction consists of a row of bamboo stakes with mesh folded over them, secured with cable ties or staples. If necessary, this standard construction can be deviated from. Grazing, trampling, etc., are not covered by the warranty.
Maintenance and Warranty
We offer a warranty on our Aqua-Flora materials, provided they are installed by us. In the case of the floating islands, there is a warranty if regular maintenance is carried out. Maintenance is necessary for the preservation of the construction of our floating islands. Without this maintenance, the warranty also expires.
The warranty terms are detailed in our quotations.
