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Natural Monuments

Grazers

Natural Monuments

Grazers

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Grazers

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

Location: Genk, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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October 9, 2022

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Sheep keep it short...

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All information about grazers from Natuurpunt: natuurpunt.be/system/files/2023-08/folder_148_begrazing_3-2015%20%281%29.pdf

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In De Maten nature reserve, grazers play a vital role in preserving the landscape and biodiversity. The area consists of a mix of wet meadows, marshes, reed beds, ponds, and heathland. Without human or animal intervention, parts of this landscape would gradually become overgrown with shrubs and trees. To prevent this, various types of grazers are used.

Galloway cattle: These Scottish cattle are prized for their robustness and natural grazing style. They keep grass and shrub growth under control, thus preserving open landscapes such as wet heathlands and grasslands.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Genk, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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