Description
Until the middle of the last century, there was still a pond in its centre, which is now invaded by a dense reed thicket; there are also a few patches of overgrown sedges and mosses.
Numerous rectangular pools, filled with water, indicate that peat was quarried in the peat bog.
The vegetation consists largely of wet meadows, which were mowed in the past; following the abandonment of haymaking, the meadows are gradually being invaded by willow and frangula shrubs.
Habitats of special interest not included in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC are present: Molinion (Gentian - Molinietum) (10%), Alnetea glutinosae (10%).
This is a vitally important biotope for the reproduction of many species of amphibians and reptiles. The site is also of importance for the nesting, stopping and/or wintering of bird species that are protected or in strong decline, and/or have a localised distribution in the Alps.