Clearing out the wetland lakes at s'Albufera

MURO SOME 20 volunteers of Environmental Defence Group (Gadma) have been clearing out the sa Roca lake in the s'Albufera wetlands reserve near Alcudia. The aim is to rid the lakes of types of reeds, thorn bushes and spindly rushes that have grown to excess. Gadma spokesman, Bernat Fiol said yesterday that the work the volunteers are undertaking will ensure the lake's ecosystem remains in balance and that some species of plants do not flourish at the expense of others. “We're also trying to preserve threatened species of animals, birds and plants such as the horned coot which is in danger of vanishing from the lake along with its nesting sites,” explained Fiol.