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Learn German with Micro Stories
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Biber statt Bürokratie [B1]
Learn German with Micro Stories
2 minutes
2 months ago
Biber statt Bürokratie [B1]
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DEUTSCH:
Oft trifft Hochwasser die Brdy-Region in Tschechien, und Felder, Straßen und Gärten stehen unter Wasser. Die Menschen warten auf Hilfe und hoffen auf Veränderung.Beamte planen einen Hochwasserdamm an einer klaren Stelle am Fluss. Aber der Papierkram zieht sich, Genehmigungen stocken, und deshalb wartet das Land einfach.Anfang 2025 kommen acht Biber, und dann ändert sich alles. Sie schwimmen den Fluss auf und ab, um einen Platz zu wählen.Sie erkunden die Ufer und wählen genau denselben Platz, den die Ingenieure geplant haben. Also beginnen sie sofort mit der Arbeit.Sie fällen kleine Bäume und tragen Äste. Danach stapeln sie das Holz hoch und drücken Schlamm in die Lücken.Nach ein paar Nächten steht der Damm fest. Es gibt keine Pläne und keine Besprechungen. Stattdessen zählen Teamarbeit und Instinkt.Jaroslav Obermajer, ein örtlicher Naturschutzbeauftragter, hört die Nachricht. Er fährt hin und lächelt, denn die Natur löst das Problem und spart 1,2 Millionen Euro.Wenn du dich einmal festgefahren fühlst, erinnere dich vielleicht an diese Geschichte. Manchmal ist die beste Lösung die, die ganz natürlich zu dir kommt.

ENGLISH:
Floods often hit the Brdy region in Czechia, and fields, roads, and gardens go under water. People wait for help and hope for change. Officials plan a flood-control dam at a clear spot on the river. But the paperwork drags on, permits stall, and so the land just waits. In early 2025, eight beavers arrive, and then everything changes. They swim up and down the river to choose a place. They scout the banks and pick the same spot the engineers planned. So they begin their work at once. They cut small trees and carry branches. After that, they stack the wood high and press mud into the gaps. After a couple of nights, the dam stands strong. There are no plans and no meetings. Instead, teamwork and instinct matter. Jaroslav Obermajer, a local nature officer, hears the news. He drives out and smiles, because nature solves the problem and saves €1.2 million. If you ever feel stuck, maybe remember this story. Sometimes the best solution is the one that comes to you naturally.
Learn German with Micro Stories
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