Drouwenerzand, Geological monument and nature area in Borger-Odoorn, Netherlands.
Drouwenerzand contains rolling hills, heathlands, and wetlands within a protected zone that spans across multiple municipalities in the northern Netherlands.
The area faced environmental challenges in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when sheep grazing and peat extraction caused soil depletion and devastating sandstorms.
The land transformation from drifting sands to stabilized terrain illustrates the Dutch approach to environmental management through systematic tree planting initiatives.
Multiple walking trails cross the geological monument, connecting visitors to observation points where they can examine the distinct formations and natural features.
The site holds the distinction of being the first location in Drenthe to receive geological monument status, preserving its sand dunes for scientific study.
Location: Borger-Odoorn
Location: Aa en Hunze
GPS coordinates: 52.96390,6.80640
Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:54
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