Three stones nature reserve

The Drei Steine nature reserve with a size of 9.16 hectares is located west of Brilon . The area was designated as a nature reserve (NSG) by the Hochsauerlandkreis in 2008 with the landscape plan of the Brilon plateau . It is one of 31 nature reserves in Brilon, which belong to the group of limestone peaks with special prohibitions. Three partial areas of the NSG belong to the FFH area Kalkkuppen near Brilon (DE 4617-303).

Area description

The NSG is the three no hilltops Drei Steine . Flat rocks emerge on the hilltops. Besides the rocks, there are grassland areas with a few trees in the NSG. Grassland also includes grasslands .

The LANUV explains about the NSG: “On the Brilon plateau, which is used intensively for agriculture, the remains of what was previously more widespread limestone grassland vegetation are particularly worthy of protection. Natural rocks increase the structural diversity and value. The NSG is part of an internationally significant biotope network system of rock-interspersed lime dry grassland. "

Protection purpose

The species-rich rock and grassland areas in the NSG are to be protected. 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 Three Stones NSG, as with the other 30 limestone peaks, has additional prohibitions. It is forbidden to fertilize, roll and drag the Brilon limestone tops. 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.