
Auenähnlich 01.The Rhine was straightened during the 19th century to improve navigation. As a result, large parts of the floodplain forests and numerous floodplains, which had served as natural flood protection, were lost. To counteract this development, the Integrated Rhine Program was initiated.
In the Karlsruhe Bellenkopf/Rappenwört area, the reconnection of the floodplains does not occur via a free flowing river, but through so called polders. These are diked areas into which water is deliberately diverted during high water events to relieve the Rhine. Within these areas, a floodplain like forest develops.
In contrast, a natural floodplain forest develops along a free flowing river and is regularly, uncontrollably, and dynamically flooded. Fluctuating water levels, sediment deposition, and flow create diverse habitats that enable high biodiversity.
In a poldered area, this natural dynamic is largely absent.
Water remains stagnant at times, sediments are hardly transported, and many ecological processes depend on human management. The floodplain-like forest is therefore less resilient and permanently reliant on maintenance and regulation.
This study examines the tension between human control and natural floodplain dynamics. It considers the floodplain-like forest as an ecologically valuable but technically managed system, whose dynamics and self regulation differ significantly from those of a natural floodplain forest.

Auenähnlich 01.The Rhine was straightened during the 19th century to improve navigation. As a result, large parts of the floodplain forests and numerous floodplains, which had served as natural flood protection, were lost. To counteract this development, the Integrated Rhine Program was initiated.
In the Karlsruhe Bellenkopf/Rappenwört area, the reconnection of the floodplains does not occur via a free flowing river, but through so called polders. These are diked areas into which water is deliberately diverted during high water events to relieve the Rhine. Within these areas, a floodplain like forest develops.
In contrast, a natural floodplain forest develops along a free flowing river and is regularly, uncontrollably, and dynamically flooded. Fluctuating water levels, sediment deposition, and flow create diverse habitats that enable high biodiversity.
In a poldered area, this natural dynamic is largely absent.
Water remains stagnant at times, sediments are hardly transported, and many ecological processes depend on human management. The floodplain-like forest is therefore less resilient and permanently reliant on maintenance and regulation.
This study examines the tension between human control and natural floodplain dynamics. It considers the floodplain-like forest as an ecologically valuable but technically managed system, whose dynamics and self regulation differ significantly from those of a natural floodplain forest.

Auenähnlich 01.The Rhine was straightened during the 19th century to improve navigation. As a result, large parts of the floodplain forests and numerous floodplains, which had served as natural flood protection, were lost. To counteract this development, the Integrated Rhine Program was initiated.
In the Karlsruhe Bellenkopf/Rappenwört area, the reconnection of the floodplains does not occur via a free flowing river, but through so called polders. These are diked areas into which water is deliberately diverted during high water events to relieve the Rhine. Within these areas, a floodplain like forest develops.
In contrast, a natural floodplain forest develops along a free flowing river and is regularly, uncontrollably, and dynamically flooded. Fluctuating water levels, sediment deposition, and flow create diverse habitats that enable high biodiversity.
In a poldered area, this natural dynamic is largely absent.
Water remains stagnant at times, sediments are hardly transported, and many ecological processes depend on human management. The floodplain-like forest is therefore less resilient and permanently reliant on maintenance and regulation.
This study examines the tension between human control and natural floodplain dynamics. It considers the floodplain-like forest as an ecologically valuable but technically managed system, whose dynamics and self regulation differ significantly from those of a natural floodplain forest.

Auenähnlich 01.The Rhine was straightened during the 19th century to improve navigation. As a result, large parts of the floodplain forests and numerous floodplains, which had served as natural flood protection, were lost. To counteract this development, the Integrated Rhine Program was initiated.
In the Karlsruhe Bellenkopf/Rappenwört area, the reconnection of the floodplains does not occur via a free flowing river, but through so called polders. These are diked areas into which water is deliberately diverted during high water events to relieve the Rhine. Within these areas, a floodplain like forest develops.
In contrast, a natural floodplain forest develops along a free flowing river and is regularly, uncontrollably, and dynamically flooded. Fluctuating water levels, sediment deposition, and flow create diverse habitats that enable high biodiversity.
In a poldered area, this natural dynamic is largely absent.
Water remains stagnant at times, sediments are hardly transported, and many ecological processes depend on human management. The floodplain-like forest is therefore less resilient and permanently reliant on maintenance and regulation.
This study examines the tension between human control and natural floodplain dynamics. It considers the floodplain-like forest as an ecologically valuable but technically managed system, whose dynamics and self regulation differ significantly from those of a natural floodplain forest.

Auenähnlich 01.The Rhine was straightened during the 19th century to improve navigation. As a result, large parts of the floodplain forests and numerous floodplains, which had served as natural flood protection, were lost. To counteract this development, the Integrated Rhine Program was initiated.
In the Karlsruhe Bellenkopf/Rappenwört area, the reconnection of the floodplains does not occur via a free flowing river, but through so called polders. These are diked areas into which water is deliberately diverted during high water events to relieve the Rhine. Within these areas, a floodplain like forest develops.
In contrast, a natural floodplain forest develops along a free flowing river and is regularly, uncontrollably, and dynamically flooded. Fluctuating water levels, sediment deposition, and flow create diverse habitats that enable high biodiversity.
In a poldered area, this natural dynamic is largely absent.
Water remains stagnant at times, sediments are hardly transported, and many ecological processes depend on human management. The floodplain-like forest is therefore less resilient and permanently reliant on maintenance and regulation.
This study examines the tension between human control and natural floodplain dynamics. It considers the floodplain-like forest as an ecologically valuable but technically managed system, whose dynamics and self regulation differ significantly from those of a natural floodplain forest.

Auenähnlich 01.The Rhine was straightened during the 19th century to improve navigation. As a result, large parts of the floodplain forests and numerous floodplains, which had served as natural flood protection, were lost. To counteract this development, the Integrated Rhine Program was initiated.
In the Karlsruhe Bellenkopf/Rappenwört area, the reconnection of the floodplains does not occur via a free flowing river, but through so called polders. These are diked areas into which water is deliberately diverted during high water events to relieve the Rhine. Within these areas, a floodplain like forest develops.
In contrast, a natural floodplain forest develops along a free flowing river and is regularly, uncontrollably, and dynamically flooded. Fluctuating water levels, sediment deposition, and flow create diverse habitats that enable high biodiversity.
In a poldered area, this natural dynamic is largely absent.
Water remains stagnant at times, sediments are hardly transported, and many ecological processes depend on human management. The floodplain-like forest is therefore less resilient and permanently reliant on maintenance and regulation.
This study examines the tension between human control and natural floodplain dynamics. It considers the floodplain-like forest as an ecologically valuable but technically managed system, whose dynamics and self regulation differ significantly from those of a natural floodplain forest.
Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel

Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel

Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel

Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel
Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel

Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel

Public Mirror
Looking in the mirror is still often associated with narcissism, but it’s been proven that the mirror can have many positive effects on us. Studies have shown that by looking in the mirror, we can not only learn self-acceptance, self- soothing, and self-compassion, but also reflect on our inner and outer selves.
So why don’t we have mirrors in public spaces that allow us to gain new perspectives on ourselves?
Normalizing self-reflection in public spaces instead of stigmatizing it could lead to a different approach to self-perception.
Exhibited: April 2024 at @hfg_ka
Thanks to: @hfg_karlsruhe_pd @freia_achenbach @chris_kabel
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