Gaim, Nature reserve in Hanover and Sehnde, Germany.
Gaim is a nature reserve spanning about 91 hectares across Hanover and Sehnde. The woodland is dominated by oak and hornbeam trees with a rich layer of herbaceous plants and wildflowers beneath them.
The forest at Gaim remained largely undisturbed by human activity due to its location in a periodically waterlogged depression. This protected state allowed the woodland to develop naturally over time.
The reserve functions as a Category IV protected area according to IUCN standards, focusing on habitat and species management.
Multiple forest paths allow visitors to explore different parts of the reserve on foot. The Hannover-Wülferode rest area sits at the woodland's edge near the A7 motorway and provides convenient access.
Approximately one quarter of the woodland is left completely unmanaged to serve as a research area for understanding how forests develop without human influence. These uncontrolled sections reveal natural forest processes that remain hidden elsewhere.
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