Nsg Kleine Dingdener Heide

Summary

Kleine Dingdener Heide protects wet and dry heathlands, forests, and grasslands. It is a vital habitat for endangered plants like Marsh Gentian and Sundew, plus rare animals including the Eurasian Curlew and various reptiles.

Description

The Kleine Dingdener Heide nature reserve, nestled within the cultural landscape of Dingdener Heide, represents a significant natural area at the transition between Münsterland and Niederrhein. It encompasses valuable wet and dry heathlands, extensive forests, and diverse grasslands. The area is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of these precious heathlands, which possess high development potential and a characteristic inventory of species. Here, rare and endangered plant species thrive, including the Bristle Clubrush, Marsh Gentian, Intermediate Sundew, and Brown Beak-sedge. Furthermore, Kleine Dingdener Heide provides a crucial habitat for threatened animal species. These include birds such as the Eurasian Curlew, reptiles like the Adder, Smooth Snake, and Sand Lizard, as well as amphibians such as the Common Frog and Palmate Newt. The unique character and beauty of this landscape, along with its importance for the regional biotope network, establish this protected area as a valuable natural heritage site.