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Summary
The Weier- und Winterbach nature reserve protects valuable stream valleys, diverse wetlands, and riparian forests. It's a refuge for specialized plants and animals thriving in these sensitive aquatic and damp environments, preserving natural watercourses.
Description
The Weier- und Winterbach nature reserve safeguards a significant landscape characterized by its intricate network of stream valleys, including the Winterbach and Ketzerbach, and expansive wetland areas. This protected habitat plays a crucial role in maintaining the natural dynamics and water quality of these vital watercourses. The reserve is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, specifically adapted to wet and semi-aquatic conditions. Visitors can observe the unique biodiversity of diverse stream ecosystems, lush riparian forests, and marshy habitats, which collectively form an important ecological corridor. The area contributes to preserving a valuable natural environment, ensuring the continued existence of rare and specialized species dependent on these unique aquatic and damp ecosystems in Siegen-Wittgenstein.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Siegen-Wittgenstein |
| Area | 1.59km² |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 32d6a6fe-1b40-4d4b-aa0a-2da4389ce488 |
Responsible Organization
| 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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