Nsg Glockengrund

Summary

NSG Glockengrund protects a species-rich biotope of lean grasslands, field shrubs, and calcareous beech woodlands. It's a habitat for rare plants, birds (like the Red-backed Shrike), and insects. Part of Natura 2000, it preserves unique calcareous dry grasslands and juniper heaths.

Description

The NSG Glockengrund nature reserve preserves a particularly species-rich biotope complex west of Udorf. It is characterized by lean grasslands, intertwined with diverse field shrubs and scattered calcareous beech woodlands. This unique cultural landscape, historically shaped by sheep and goat grazing, provides a valuable habitat for numerous endangered plant, bird, and insect species. As part of the European Natura 2000 network, it belongs to the "Glockengrund, Glockenrücken and Hummelgrund" FFH area and the "Diemel- und Hoppecketal mit angrenzenden Wäldern" bird sanctuary. Specially protected here are the Trespen-Schwingel calcareous dry grasslands, a priority habitat type, as well as juniper heaths on calcareous semi-dry grasslands. These habitats are maintained and developed through extensive use and targeted measures. For example, they offer the Red-backed Shrike important breeding and living spaces. The preservation of these nutrient-poor areas contributes to the diversity of flora and fauna that makes this part of the Hochsauerlandkreis so special.