Embankment between the two nature reserves

The dam between the 360 hectare Bornhorster Huntewiesen nature reserve with its extensive meadows and pastures is a typical section of the Hunte lowlands. The moist grasslands are very important as a breeding area for threatened meadow birds and as a resting area for migrating geese, ducks and swans.The NSG serves to protect the EU bird sanctuary V11 “Hunteniederung”.The city of Oldenburg and the Wesermarsch district are responsible as lower nature conservation authorities,And the Moorhauser PolderThe 100 hectare protected area is formed by a flood retention basin in which natural wet grasslands predominate and which is often under water for weeks in autumn, winter and spring. In Hunteaue, which is otherwise very intensively used in large parts, this area is an important refuge for birds, amphibians and moisture-loving plants, among others.The NSG serves to protect the EU bird sanctuary V11 “Hunteniederung”.The Wesermarsch district is responsible as the lower nature conservation authority.