Peenemünder Haken, Struck und Ruden - Gebietsteil A

Summary

Peenemünder Haken, Struck und Ruden - Gebietsteil A protects a unique coastal and island landscape near Peenestrom's mouth. It's vital for numerous wader species and preserves largely undisturbed natural processes.

Description

The protected area Peenemünder Haken, Struck und Ruden - Gebietsteil A encompasses a significant coastal and island landscape where the Peenestrom meets the Greifswalder Bodden. This includes the northern parts of Usedom, the Struck peninsula, and Ruden island, along with their surrounding waters. Its primary purpose is to preserve the largely undisturbed natural development of these unique areas. The varied habitats, particularly the extensive salt marshes, serve as crucial resting grounds for diverse wader species, making it an ecologically vital region. The natural processes here contribute to the preservation of coastal ecosystems in their original form.