Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Records for Wolbecker Tiergarten

Baumberge Protected Landscape: Mapping Berlin's Glacial Sand Dunes and Rare Grassland Habitats

A vital protected ecosystem within the Tegeler Forst region

The Baumberge stand as one of the last remaining open inland dune sites in Berlin, encompassing a fragile 47 hectare mosaic of sand heath and dry grassland. These parabolic dunes provide a critical refuge for warmth-loving invertebrate species and rare flora, anchored by glacial sand deposits dating back to the last ice age. The area offers a significant window into the historical landscape evolution of the northern Berlin glacial valley.

Area

0.47 km²

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

Access

Easy access

Sudendorfer Vennepohl Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Wetland Atlas

A significant peatland site in Landkreis Osnabrück, Germany.

Explore the geographic identity of Sudendorfer Vennepohl, a protected lowland mire situated in the Osnabrück plain. This site is defined by its sandy substrate, pine forest surroundings, and rare bog flora that thrives in nutrient-poor, acidic conditions. Understanding its origins as an ancient river oxbow provides essential context for the ongoing conservation of this unique wetland relict.

Area

0.204 km²

Established

1951

IUCN

IV

Hüttruper Heide Protected Area: Münsterland Heathland Geography and Maps

A compact and scientifically significant nature reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Hüttruper Heide serves as a concentrated example of historic Westfalian heathland. The area features a distinct geological contrast between dry heath ridges and moist, molinia-filled depressions. It remains a key case study in landscape conservation, highlighting the ongoing tension between industrial infrastructure expansion and the survival of rare, fragmented plant habitats.

Area

0.123 km²

Established

1938

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

Lippeaue zwischen Schloss Oberwerries und Dolberg Protected Riverine Landscape Atlas

Nature reserve geography and riparian floodplain terrain

Located in Kreis Warendorf, Lippeaue zwischen Schloss Oberwerries und Dolberg is a distinctive nature reserve shaped by the Lippe River. The area features a concentration of still waters, reed beds, and meandering channels that showcase the natural dynamics of a lowland floodplain. This protected territory provides a detailed look at the interface between riverine ecosystems and regional landscape preservation in Germany.

Area

0.31 km²

Established

1993

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

In den Hiärken Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Area and Wetland Geography in Steinfurt

A fragmented mosaic of wet meadow habitats in North Rhine-Westphalia

Located in the Münsterland region, In den Hiärken consists of six separate parcels that form a vital wet-habitat network. The landscape is defined by its low-lying, undulating terrain and moisture-rich soils, standing in stark contrast to the surrounding agricultural fields and major infrastructure routes such as the A 1 motorway and Dortmund-Ems Canal.

Area

1.664 km²

Established

1992

Märzenbecherwald Nature Reserve: Wetland Mosaic and Protected Forest in Nordrhein-Westfalen

A rare calcareous fen and alder swamp forest ecosystem

This protected nature reserve in the Warendorf district serves as a vital ecological anchor, preserving a mosaic of spring-fed seeps, damp woodlands, and calcareous fens. Despite its modest size, the area provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding agricultural fields of the Münsterland region, maintaining a essential water-logged habitat for specialized plant species.

Area

0.016 km²

Established

1995

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Lippeaue zwischen Hamm und Lippstadt mit Ahsewiesen Protected Area and Wetland Geography

Mapping the floodplain meadows and river restoration in Nordrhein-Westfalen

Investigate the complex landscape structure of this prominent nature reserve, defined by its extensive floodplain meadows, reed beds, and remnants of alluvial forest. The site offers a clear look at how restored river meanders and managed grassland complexes function within the wider lowland geography of Germany.

Area

72 km²

Established

2004

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

Hühnermoor Nature Reserve: Geographic Analysis of a Protected Peatland in Nordrhein-Westfalen

A preserved raised-bog landscape and historic botanical refuge

Hühnermoor represents a rare, compact peatland ecosystem situated between ancient sand dunes in the Münsterland region. This nature reserve functions as a critical protected landscape, offering deep insights into regional vegetation history through its stratified peat layers while supporting threatened specialist wetland species.

Area

0.085 km²

Established

1938

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland