Urwald Weißwasser

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Urwald Weißwasser, Nature reserve in Trebendorf and Weißwasser, Germany

The protected area spans 97.45 hectares within the Muskauer Heath, featuring a mix of wetlands and sand dunes with diverse forest vegetation.

The reserve was established on March 30, 1961, originating from 17th-century hunting grounds maintained by the Muskau nobility.

The land contains centuries-old specimens of Lower Lusatian spruce, oak trees, and orchids, reflecting the natural heritage of eastern Germany.

By 2015, the area was entirely excavated due to brown coal mining operations carried out by the Nochten open-cast mine.

The mining company plans to create a 1,600-hectare cultural landscape that replicates post-glacial terrain and preserves genetic material from original flora.

Location: Trebendorf

Location: Weißwasser

Location: Boxberg

Inception: March 30, 1961

GPS coordinates: 51.48420,14.55060

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:26

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