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Borghorster Elblandschaft, Protected natural area in Bergedorf, Germany

The Borghorster Elblandschaft nature reserve spans 226 hectares, featuring inland dunes, pine forests, wet meadows, and a water body formed by a dike breach.

The area received its protected status on September 19, 2000, following its registration as a Flora-Fauna-Habitat protection zone under European Union guidelines in 1999.

The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) Hamburg manages the preservation of this area, focusing on maintaining natural habitats and protecting endangered species.

The territory divides into three sections: the Borghorster dunes and Elbe meadows at 135 hectares, the Borghorster Brack at 26 hectares, and the Altengammer Elbe meadows at 65 hectares.

The reserve documents over 360 plant species, with 89 listed in Hamburg's Red List of endangered species, indicating its importance for biodiversity conservation.

Location: Bergedorf

Inception: September 19, 2000

GPS coordinates: 53.43250,10.29390

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:08

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