Foundation country Schäferhaus, Nature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Foundation country Schäferhaus is a nature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein where cattle and Konik horses graze freely and shape the landscape. The area consists of open meadows and grasslands where the animals eat vegetation and naturally maintain the ecosystem.
The area was once a military training ground that was later converted into a nature reserve. This change in use allowed the land to be restored as a habitat for wildlife and plants.
The reserve serves as a place where visitors can explore and learn about the natural world through their own observations or guided experiences. People come here to connect with how animals and plants interact in their everyday surroundings.
The reserve is accessible via walking paths that lead to observation points and are clearly marked. Parking areas are available and the paths are generally easy to navigate, allowing visitors to explore the landscape.
The reserve is part of a European conservation project working to bring back threatened butterfly species to the region. This effort demonstrates how former military land can become valuable habitat for rare animals.
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