Přírodní památka Rybník Neratov
The Rybník Neratov Natural Monument is an artificially created breeding pond located in the Trubiska stream valley within the Vizovice Highlands. It serves as a well-preserved wetland ecosystem, crucial for valuable aquatic invertebrate communities and endangered vertebrate species, particularly amphibians.

📜 Přírodní památka Rybník Neratov, a protected wetland ecosystem since 1999.
🐸 Home to valuable aquatic invertebrates and endangered amphibians.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore a well-preserved wetland ecosystem
🦆 Observe diverse wildlife, including amphibians and birds
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a peaceful walk in the Vizovice Highlands
🌿 Discover rare macrophytic vegetation

Why Avoid

🚫 Restrictions on water activities during breeding season (March 30 - July 30)
🎣 Intensive fish breeding might impact natural feel for some
⚠️ Limited information on visitor facilities (toilets, food)

Managed By

🏛️ Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR)

History & Conservation

📅 Established on February 22, 1999, by Vsetín District Office regulation.
🌍 Categorized as IUCN IV – Habitat/Species Management Area.
🛠️ Revitalized in mid-2013 with dam repairs, sediment removal, and planting.

Geology & Flora

⛰️ Bedrock of grey calcareous claystones and glauconitic sandstones.
🌳 Banks characterized by grey alder, littoral zone by broadleaf cattail.
💧 Hosts rare macrophytic vegetation like water crowfoot and spiked watermilfoil.
🌸 Notable plants include one-glumed spikerush, common twayblade, and Fuchs's marsh-orchid.

Fauna

🦋 Over 15 species of dragonflies recorded, including emerald and common blue damselflies.
🦞 Stream above the pond is home to the noble crayfish.
🐸 Significant breeding ground for common frog, common toad, great crested newt, and alpine newt.
🐍 Presence of grass snake, mallard, tufted duck, little grebe, common kingfisher, black stork, grey heron.
🦦 Eurasian otter observed during migration.

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natural monumentwetlandpondnature reservewildlifeamphibiansbirdsinvertebratesfloraoutdoorecologyconservationfishing