Mer de Sable, Protected nature reserve in Belœil, Belgium.
The reserve spans 22 hectares of land, featuring dry heaths, peaty moorlands, and young birch forests in the southern part of Stambruges Forest.
This area transformed from a fish-filled pond two centuries ago into a sandy expanse, leading to its current name Mer de Sable.
The reserve serves as an educational center where visitors learn about environmental protection and the preservation of local ecosystems in Wallonia.
Located at coordinates 50.4973N and 3.72428E, the nature reserve maintains designated paths for nature observation and scientific research activities.
The site contains rare carnivorous plants like sundew and supports specific insect species, including the tiger beetle in its sandy environment.
Location: Belœil
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 50.49730,3.72428
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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