This nature reserve protects diverse beech forests and vital meadow valleys near Stünzel. It safeguards unique habitats, their characteristic plant and animal species, and the cultural landscape.
The NSG Buchenwälder und Wiesentäler bei Stünzel is dedicated to preserving a landscape mosaic of old-growth beech forests and ecologically rich meadow valleys. These forests are vital for numerous woodland species, contributing to regional biodiversity. The expansive meadow valleys, often fed by natural springs, provide critical habitats for a variety of specialized plants, insects, and birds. They also play an important role in the natural water balance and contribute to the distinctive cultural landscape of the region. The area's protection ensures the long-term conservation of these interconnected ecosystems, promoting the continued flourishing of their diverse flora and fauna, and maintaining the area's natural heritage for future generations.
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Siegen-Wittgenstein |
| Area | 4.54km² |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | dd90769a-8521-48ba-a309-0db13efe0ead |
| Name and division |
Nordrhein-Westfalen-Stiftung
Naturschutz, Heimat- und Kulturpflege |
| Website | https://www.nrw-stiftung.de |
| Address |
Roßstraße 133
40476 Düsseldorf Germany |
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