Nsg Springebachtal

Summary

Springebachtal Nature Reserve protects a vital grassland-valley system with diverse wet and damp meadows, spring mires, and lean pastures. It shelters many endangered bird, insect, and plant species like the Meadow Pipit or Common Snipe.

Description

The Springebachtal Nature Reserve safeguards an overregionally significant grassland-valley system in Winterberg. It hosts extensive, species-rich wet and damp meadows, spring mires, lean pastures, and mown meadows. These diverse habitats protect unique flora and fauna. Specific habitats include species-rich Arrhenatherion elatioris and Sanguisorba officinalis-Silaum silaus meadows, as well as hydrophilous tall herb fringes. The area is a vital sanctuary for numerous bird, insect, and plant species, many of which are endangered nationwide, such as the Meadow Pipit, Stonechat, Corn Crake, Red-backed Shrike, and Common Snipe. Natural flowing waters with their typical aquatic vegetation and spring-fed wet pastures further contribute to the high biodiversity. Springebachtal is also part of the European Natura 2000 protected area network, contributing significantly to the preservation of this unique natural landscape.