Landscape protection area Östenberg / Riestental

The landscape protection area Östenberg / Riestental with 60.45 hectares is located south of Scharfenberg in the city of Brilon . The landscape protection area Östenberg / Riestental was designated as a landscape protection area (LSG) by the Hochsauerlandkreis in 2008 with the landscape plan of the Brilon plateau . The LSG is located around the mountain peaks Sonder (mountain) and Riestental (mountain) . The LSG consists almost exclusively of agricultural land.

The LSG Östenberg / Riestental was designated as LSG type B, outskirts and landscape character . Among other things, it is forbidden to erect buildings. First afforestation, the new planting of Christmas tree cultures, ornamental branches and tree nursery cultures are also prohibited.

Commandments

According to the expulsion, various commandments have been set. The LSG is to be kept free of forest through agricultural use and maintenance measures. Fallow areas are to be mowed in sections every three years to prevent encroachment. Mowing must not take place before August 1st in order not to destroy broods. When mowing, the cuttings must be transported away. If necessary, fruit trees should be replanted on orchards. Dead fruit trees are to be left as habitat trees. The hedges are to be put on the floor every 10 to 15 years, with individual trees being left in place. The hedge work may only be carried out from October 1st to February 28th.

See also

• List of landscape protection areas in the Hochsauerlandkreis

literature

• Hochsauerlandkreis - Lower Landscape Authority: Landscape plan Brilon plateau . Meschede 2008, p. 125 ff.

Coordinates: 51 ° 25 ′ 5.5 ″  N , 8 ° 32 ′ 22.9 ″  E