NSG Mueckewies protects valuable meadow habitats and their diverse species in Siegen-Wittgenstein. Established in 2002, it forms part of a significant regional network of protected areas, preserving natural biodiversity.
The Mueckewies Nature Reserve, established in 2002 in the Burbach municipality, is a crucial part of the natural landscape in Siegen-Wittgenstein. This area is dedicated to safeguarding and developing valuable meadow ecosystems, which provide essential habitats for a wide array of specialized plant and animal species. Its protection contributes significantly to regional biodiversity. The Mueckewies also plays an important role by forming a connected ecological network with several other protected areas nearby, reinforcing the overall resilience of diverse flora and fauna characteristic of this part of North Rhine-Westphalia.
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Siegen-Wittgenstein |
| Area | 97.13ha |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 0c2207d3-b08f-43f3-9fa6-71fe5c3d6460 |
| 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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