Belgium
Flanders
West Flanders
Oostende
Oudenburg
De Hoge Dijken Nature Reserve (Roksemput)
Belgium
Flanders
West Flanders
Oostende
Oudenburg
De Hoge Dijken Nature Reserve (Roksemput)
De Hoge Dijken Nature Reserve (Roksemput)
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Location: Oudenburg, Oostende, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium
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Until the 1970s, the Hoge Dijken formed a sand dune protruding above the polder. However, during the construction of the Jabbeke-Veurne motorway, tons of sand were excavated there, creating a large pit (up to 15 to 20 m deep in places) which was then reclaimed by nature. It became an important wintering food and resting area for waterfowl. In 1986, the Flemish government decided to develop the nature reserve as a nature education center and a visitor center was installed 'De Grote Merganser'.
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•September 11, 2023
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