Gesecker Stein nature reserve

The nature reserve Gesecker Stein with a size of 5.48 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 consists of two areas. The southeastern part of the NSG is part of the FFH area Kalkkuppen near Brilon (DE 4617-303).

Area description

The NSG are two former calcite mining areas. The two pits look like overgrown quarries. There is a small beech forest on the southeastern surface . In both sub-areas there are small areas of limestone grasslands . 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 Gesecker Stein and 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.