Landscape protection area Küstelberg cultural landscape complex
The landscape protection area Kulturlandschaftskomplex Küstelberg with 107.64 hectares is located in the urban area of Medebach and in the Hochsauerlandkreis . The area was in 2003 with the landscape plan Medebach by the council of Hochsauerlandkreises as a conservation area designated (LSG). The LSG is one of 13 landscape protection areas in the city of Medebach. In the city there is a landscape protection area of type A, large-scale landscape protection or general landscape protection , nine landscape protection areas of type B, outskirts, landscape character and three landscape protection areas of type C, meadow valleys and ornithologically significant open land . The landscape protection area Kulturlandschaftskomplex Küstelberg was designated as a type B landscape protection area. The LSG is located to the west, north and northeast of Küstelberg and consists of four sub-areas. The LSG goes to the edge of the village. In the west it goes to the city limits. The LSG is part of the European bird sanctuary Medebacher Bucht and the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park .
description
The LSG predominantly comprises grassland, hay meadows of the type of relatively low-species gold and oat meadows, interspersed with some small trees such as rows of trees and field trees. The LSG ensures the open landscape character of the areas in the vicinity of the Neue Born - Upper Hilletal nature reserve .
Protection purpose
The designation was made to secure and maintain the natural suitability for recreation and the efficiency of the natural balance against the diverse civilizational demands on nature and landscape. Creation of efficient environmental protection (ecological buffer zone) for the more strictly protected parts of the city of Medebach, also and in particular for the Natura 2000 areas within the meaning of the Fauna-Flora-Habitat Directive and the Bird Protection Directive .
Legal regulations
As in the other landscape protection areas in the urban area, the LSG prohibits the construction of structures. Construction projects for horticulture, agriculture and forestry are exempt from the ban. The Lower Nature Conservation Authority can issue special permits for buildings of all kinds. As in the other type B landscape protection areas in Medebach, the LSG prohibits first afforestation and the creation of Christmas trees , ornamental branches and tree nursery cultures . There is a requirement to keep the LSG free from forest cover through agricultural use or suitable maintenance measures. There is also a requirement to mow fallow land every three years in order to prevent encroachment. Mowing must not be carried out before August 1st and the cuttings must be removed.
See also
literature
- Hochsauerlandkreis: Landscape plan Medebach . Meschede 2003, p. 109 ff.
Coordinates: 51 ° 13 ′ 38.8 " N , 8 ° 36 ′ 15.1" E
