Nsg Haeverner Marsch

Summary

Haeverner Marsch is a key nature reserve in the Weser valley. Its six gravel pit lakes and natural wetlands provide an internationally significant habitat for a variety of rare water and songbirds, including the River Plover and Common Goldeneye.

Description

The Haeverner Marsch is a vital nature reserve in the Weser valley, featuring six significant still waters created from former gravel pits. These waters boast natural shorelines, flat banks, peninsulas, and extensive reed beds, complemented by smaller ditches and a historical connection to the Weser river. This rich mosaic of aquatic and wetland habitats makes the area an internationally important site for numerous rare and endangered animal and plant species. It serves as a crucial feeding, breeding, molting, migration, and overwintering ground for a wide array of water and songbirds. Protection focuses on species like the Common Goldeneye, River Plover, Reed Warbler, Ruff, Greylag Goose, and Eurasian Teal. The reserve maintains these diverse habitats, including wet grasslands and willow bushes, to preserve its unique beauty and scientific value, supporting the complex ecosystem of the Weser floodplain and its characteristic flood dynamics.