Caenheide Nature Reserve and Middle Niers River Meadows
Near-natural river meadows along the Niers, plus the historic Caenheide parkland with exotic trees and rare bird species.
In the district of Kleve, this protected area preserves near-natural riverside meadows along the Niers and includes the culturally significant Caenheide parkland.
Source: Wikipedia
At a Glance
- Type
- Nature reserve (reference number KLE-007)
- Location
- Town of Straelen and municipality of Wachtendonk, Kreis Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Size
- 369.43 hectares
- Designated since
- 1955
- Structure
- two separate sections
- Special feature
- Caenheide parkland with non-native tree species
Location and Surroundings
The two sections lie southeast of Straelen's town centre and northwest of Wachtendonk's main village, following the course of the Nette. The L 361 regional road cuts through the area, with the A 40 motorway passing to the south and the L 39 to the west.
Reasons for Protection
The area was placed under protection to preserve its predominantly near-natural river meadow landscape. Shaped by the Niers, this richly structured space forms part of the regionally significant Niers Valley habitat network. The wet meadows with large sedge stands and reed beds are a further reason for protection.
Caenheide Parkland
The reserve includes the culturally and historically significant Caenheide parkland. It is home to dendrologically valuable exotic tree species and provides habitat for rare bird species.
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