Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve
The Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve is a
The Middle Elbe reserve is a 430 square kilometre protected reserve, and is the largest protected region in Saxony-Anhalt [1]. It extends along the Elbe river, between Wittenberg in the east, via Dessau-Roßlau, to Gommern in the northwest. This beautiful region of fluvial topography is one of the main attractions for tourism in Saxony-Anhalt, particularly for bicycle tourism.
History
The history of the Reserve originates with the Anhalt Environmental Protection Law of 1923. Over the next six years, this initial protected reserve was expanded. The "Saalberge" and "Möster Birken" regions were added in 1926. In 1927, conservation areas for the Elbe beaver and the "Wassernuß" plant (Trapa natans) were added. In 1929, areas between Aken and Tochheim were put under protection. These areas were the predecessors of the Steckby-Lödderitzer Forst conservation area.
The Steckby-Lödderitzer Forst was recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by the
Features
The Reserve contains the largest interconnected water meadow area of Middle Europe. It involves the
The reserve also includes
Since March 20, 2006 the official name is: Biosphere Reserve Middle Elbe.
- area: 430 km²
- biodiversity
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