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Eduard Prinke Memorial and Entrance to Zarth Nature Reserve

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Eduard Prinke Memorial and Entrance to Zarth Nature Reserve

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Eduard Prinke Memorial and Entrance to Zarth Nature Reserve

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Location: Treuenbrietzen, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Brandenburg, Germany

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Thomas

March 21, 2023

In May 2015, a memorial stone for Eduard Prinke was erected at the entrance on the Treuenbrietzen side. The stone under the white elm with the simple biographical data for Zarth's father (1939-2013), which was erected two years after Prinke's death, is justified. A few meters further, some information boards provide information. They report on the EU funding for the revitalization of the moor and wet forest complex by backfilling ditches, building support sleepers, backwater from crossings, water fords, sole sliding and bridges in this part of the Nuthe-Nieplitz nature park. "Zarth" is said to come from the Slavic word for devil, and the term Teufelswald simply comes to mind in this section. The 260-hectare Zarth area is definitely worth a visit, although entering the branching paths and meadows is prohibited.

Source maz-online.de/reise/der-teufelswald-an-der-grossen-freiheit-L5MVNTNG7EHOJLAH7QXZ5XD3XQ.html

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Thomas

March 21, 2023

The NSG Zarth has a completely different character than the Nuthe-Nieplitz lowlands and the Pfefferfliess: an almost jungle-like, damp and dense forest area that is reminiscent of the Spreewald with its largely inaccessible swamp forest. The swampy area, whose name comes from the Slavic "tschert" or "tschort" = devil and could mean devil's forest, lies east of Treuenbrietzen directly below the headwaters of the northern Fläminghanges in the Baruth glacial valley. Several streams rise in the NSG and form pools and smaller lakes.

The biotope-typical black alder and ash trees can be found in the wettest places, and a pedunculate oak and hornbeam forest at higher altitudes. Around 340 plant species were counted, including five different types of orchids alone. The European pond turtle finds the necessary clear streams and the very rare black stork the preferred hiding places in the dense forest. The specially protected NSG Zarth can and may only be crossed on a path that connects Treuenbrietzen with the south-eastern village of Bardenitz.

Source de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Nuthe-Nieplitz#NSG_Zarth

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Thomas

March 21, 2023

The FFH area "Zarth" (Sorbian: devil's forest) is one of the last remnants of natural, rich mixed deciduous forests in the Baruth glacial valley. Extensive source horizons are characteristic, which cause a high proportion of permanently wet areas. The wettest areas are occupied by alder-ash forests. On slight hills there are English oak and hornbeam forests with old trees shaped by the historical use of the Hutewald. In addition, different forms of vegetation in the wet meadows characterize the area. The cabbage thistle meadow dominates and valuable small sedge lawns and moor grass meadows are present.

The mosaic of diverse habitats in the Zarth is also home to a corresponding wealth of species in the animal world. The occurrence of 92 breeding bird species, including 5 woodpecker species, with the middle woodpecker as a "jungle species" is remarkable. The crane breeds undisturbed in the inaccessible alder swamps and the kingfisher finds sufficient food in the clear water of the streams. The beaver has also settled here for a few years and, as animal hydraulic engineers, supports efforts to protect the moor.

Source brandenburg.nabu.de/natur-und-landschaft/nabu-aktivitaeten/erlebnisartenvielfalt/archiv/32286.html

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Eduard Prinke Memorial and Entrance to Zarth Nature Reserve

1. Zarth Nature Reserve – View of the Bardenitz Pond loop from Treuenbrietzen

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