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Summary
The 'Auf der Ammert' nature reserve protects open waters, heaths, and wet grasslands. It's a vital habitat for rare water, wader, and meadow birds, amphibians, reptiles, and unique plants—an essential refuge.
Description
The nature reserve 'Auf der Ammert' preserves valuable habitats and high biodiversity. It features open mesotrophic waters, wet and dry heaths, and extensive wet and damp grasslands. These diverse habitats provide protection for a rich variety of animal and plant life. Particularly noteworthy are rare and endangered water, wader, and meadow birds, as well as small birds of prey, amphibians, reptiles, and numerous invertebrates. Additionally, special plant communities, rare and worthy of protection, thrive here. The area plays a crucial role in the regional biotope network, serving as an important refuge and stepping stone biotope. It is distinguished by its special character and beauty, and holds scientific and natural historical significance for the preservation of the natural balance.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Borken, Steinfurt |
| Area | 70.45ha |
| Year of foundation | 2016 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | a104aee0-1caa-43f9-9b23-cdc961d07a9d |