Derkerstein / Itzelstein nature reserve

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Derkerstein / Itzelstein nature reserve

The nature reserve Derkerstein / Itzelstein with a size of 6.33  ha is located on the southwestern outskirts 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 consists of three areas.

Area description

The NSG consists of parts of the small mountain peaks Derkerstein and Itzelstein. One area is on the Derkerstein and the other two on the Itzelstein. There is predominantly beech forest on all three areas . The rock partially protrudes on all surfaces. The rocks on the Derkerstein are up to 10 m high. All three sub-areas of the NSG border directly on built-up areas. There is typical rock vegetation on the rocks. It is one of 31 nature reserves in Brilon, which belong to the group of limestone peaks with special prohibitions.

Protection purpose

Protection of the species-rich beech forests in the NSG. 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 Derkerstein / Itzelstein NSG, as with the other 30 limestone peaks, have 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.

See also

literature

References

  1. ↑ Hochsauerlandkreis - Lower Landscape Authority, Landscape Plan Briloner Plateau, Meschede 2008, p. 60.

Coordinates: 51 ° 22 ′ 58 ″  N , 8 ° 34 ′ 6 ″  E