Bissendorfer Moor, Raised peat bog in Wedemark and Langenhagen, Germany
Bissendorfer Moor is a raised bog covering approximately 110 hectares with peat layers extending to depths of up to 7 meters. It stretches across the moorland between Wedemark and Langenhagen in the Hanover region.
The area received protected status in 1971 to prevent a peat extraction company from expanding operations there. This decision saved the natural landscape from industrial exploitation and allowed the ecosystem to recover.
The site works as a place where visitors can observe and learn about nature from safe distances, protecting the sensitive ecosystem. Educational programs here help people understand how peatbogs function within the broader landscape of the region.
Two observation towers on the northern and southern edges allow you to view the area without disturbing the sensitive ecosystem. Wear sturdy shoes and stick to marked paths, as the ground is damp and uneven in places.
Scientists have recorded around 108 different moss species within the bog, representing exceptionally high biodiversity for this habitat type. This diversity makes it an important research site for studying wetland ecology and species conservation.
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