NBS4Drought
Showcase 06

Riparian Wetlands Restoration to sustain downstream water resources around Świniobródka River, Poland

43 ha forest catchment restoring riparian wetlands and peatland hydration through near-natural retention and ditch blocks.

PolandTemperateRural

The Świniobródka River is located in the Supraśl River basin (Vistula River basin). The stream is approximately 7 km long with an average flow of about 0.2 m³/s, running through lowland forest dominated by pine, spruce, and birch. Past drainage works altered forest and marsh ecosystems; this showcase assesses existing drought-prevention measures (two small near-natural retention reservoirs) and plans new nature-based weirs from natural materials to block drainage ditches. These interventions restore riparian wetlands and proper hydration of peatlands in the catchment. Mean annual temperature is 8 °C and precipitation 560 mm.

Socio-economic monitoring shows how people access, use, perceive, and engage with this showcase. It combines partner-uploaded social indicators and accessibility analyses.

Accessibility

Awaiting 2025 data

Visitors

Awaiting 2025 data

Engagement

Awaiting 2025 data

Latest indicator overview

Awaiting 2025 data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
S1A Time accessibilityS1B Wetland visitors

Configured indicators (Socio-economic)

CodeIndicatorWhat it measuresSourceFrequencyStatus
S1ATime accessibilityPopulation or travel-time access to the wetlandPartner upload / External Data AnalysisAnnualAwaiting 2025 data
S1BWetland visitorsNumber of visitors per yearPartner uploadAnnualAwaiting 2025 data
S1CUsers accessibilityPotential users per km²Partner upload / External Data AnalysisAnnualAwaiting 2025 data
S3APublic involvementParticipation in wetland-related activitiesPartner uploadAnnualAwaiting 2025 data
S3BVirtual engagementOnline or digital engagement levelPartner uploadAnnualAwaiting 2025 data
S3CSocial contribution to scienceNumber or percentage of public contributionsPartner uploadAnnualAwaiting 2025 data

Related forum discussions

  • Interpreting water quality trends for this showcase
  • Biodiversity monitoring data gaps
Open Forum

Gallery

Field images and visual material

Images help communicate site context, monitoring activities, and nature-based solution interventions.

River corridor in Knyszyńska Forest

Nature-based ditch block design

Riparian wetland restoration site