The Fischteiche in der Lewitz is a significant pond landscape in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It serves as an important breeding, moulting, resting, and wintering area for numerous, partly endangered bird species, forming part of the EU Lewitz Bird Protection Area.
The Fischteiche in der Lewitz represents a distinctive pond landscape in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, holding cultural-historical significance due to its traditional use for fisheries. This area is designated as an outstanding breeding, moulting, resting, and wintering ground for a wide array of bird species, including many endangered ones. The diverse structures of the ponds, reed beds, shrubs, and trees provide essential habitats for this rich avian fauna. It is also an integral component of the larger EU Lewitz Bird Protection Area. While its former prominence for meadow breeders has somewhat diminished, the region remains a vital sanctuary for avifauna, contributing significantly to bird conservation.
| Location | Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Ludwigslust-Parchim |
| Area | 17.66km² |
| Year of foundation | 1938 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 986ef2a6-8283-4883-93a6-92348fbe80b5 |
Anordnung Nr. 3 über Naturschutzgebiete
Sept. 11, 1967
Gesetzblatt der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik Nr. 71
Aug. 13, 1954
