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Augsburg – Western Forests Nature Park

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Augsburg – Western Forests Nature Park

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    Location: Neusäß, Landkreis Augsburg, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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    November 3, 2024

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    The Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is a protected area of around 1,200 square kilometers west of Augsburg in Bavaria. It was founded in 1988 and is the only nature park in central Swabia. The landscape is characterized by wooded ridges, gentle hills and stream valleys running from south to north. Around 45% of the area is covered with forest, which gives the area a special importance as a habitat for numerous animal and plant species.

    The nature park is divided into three main landscapes:
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