Hevesi Füves Puszták Protected Landscape Area, Protected landscape area in Heves county, Hungary

Hevesi Füves Puszták is a protected grassland area in northern Hungary, featuring natural meadows, gentle rolling terrain, and steppe vegetation spread across a wide landscape. The region is characterized by open fields maintained through traditional management, creating diverse habitats for various plants and animals throughout the year.

This area was protected as a landscape preserve to safeguard traditional agricultural practices and natural steppe ecosystems from disappearing. The protection effort emerged from efforts to maintain the historical methods of land management that had sustained this environment.

The grasslands here reflect farming practices that have shaped the land for generations, with local methods still visible in how the fields are managed today. This approach keeps the natural balance alive and connects people directly to the ecosystem around them.

The area is accessible through marked trails and cycling routes that guide visitors through different parts of the preserve. Visiting during dry weather is ideal, as some paths can become difficult in wet conditions and sturdy footwear helps on uneven ground.

The salt flats are the core of the reserve: 43 plant communities have been recorded here, and of the more than 850 plant species identified, 51 are protected. Among them is the Hungarian sea lavender (Limonium gmelinii ssp. hungaricum), which colours the bare flats from spring to autumn.