Reed is harvested in the protected area "Natura 2000" in The Vistula Spit near Jagodno village, near Elblag, northern Poland, on February 19, 2021. - The reed is mowed in the winter season with a special harvester during frost. After processing, it is used for roofing in Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany. Reed roofs are famous for their durability and thermal insulation. (Photo by MATEUSZ SLODKOWSKI / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY