Landscape protection area Offenland around Niedersfeld

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The landscape protection area of ​​Offenland around Niedersfeld with an area of ​​86.97  ha is located in the urban area of Winterberg . The area was in 2004 by the council of Hochsauerlandkreises with the landscape plan Winterberg as a conservation area designated (LSG). The LSG was designated as one of seven type B landscape protection areas on the outskirts, open land and cultural landscape protection in the city of Winterberg. In the urban area there is also a type A LSG, general landscape protection and 13 type C, meadow valleys, protection of significant extensive grasslands . The LSG consists of nine sub-areas and borders directly on the outskirts of Niedersfeld .

description

The LSG consists of open land areas with grassland and fields. In the grassland there are also species-rich red fescue pastures and golden oat meadows, which are important for species and biotope protection.

Protection purpose

The designation was carried out to ensure the diversity and uniqueness of the landscape in the vicinity of the localities and the old agricultural priority areas by keeping it open. Also because of its special importance for recreation. According to the landscape plan, the LSG also serves to maintain the attractive visual connections to the striking rocky backdrop of the Bruchhauser stones.

Legal regulations

As in the other landscape protection areas in the city, the LSG prohibits building structures. Construction projects for horticulture, agriculture and forestry are exempt from the ban. The Lower Nature Conservation Authority can issue exceptional permits for buildings of all kinds. As in the other type B landscape protection areas in Winterberg, the LSG prohibits first afforestation and the creation of Christmas trees , ornamental branches and tree nursery cultures .

As in all landscape planning areas of type B and type C in the urban area, there is a requirement to keep the LSG free from forest cover through agricultural use or through maintenance measures.

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Coordinates: 51 ° 15 ′ 7.5 ″  N , 8 ° 31 ′ 51.8 ″  E