Burhagener Weg nature reserve

The nature reserve Burhagener Weg with a size of 9.05 hectares is located southwest of Brilon . The area was designated as a nature reserve (NSG) by the Hochsauerlandkreis in 2008 with the landscape plan of the Brilon plateau . The NSG is part of the FFH area Kalkkuppen near Brilon (DE 4617-303). The NSG borders directly on the outskirts of Brilon.

Area description

The NSG is a former calcite mining area and grassland. It is one of 31 nature reserves in Brilon, which belong to the group of limestone peaks with special prohibitions.

Protection purpose

As with all nature reserves in Germany, the protection designation pointed out that the area became a nature reserve “because of the rarity, special character and beauty of the area”.

Prohibitions

In addition to the normal prohibitions in nature reserves, the NSG Burhagener Weg, like the other 30 limestone peaks, has additional prohibitions. It is forbidden to fertilize, roll and drag the limestone peaks. No more than two livestock units per hectare may graze at the same time. Furthermore, mowing is only permitted from July 1st of each year.