The Terhorsterzand is approximately 181 hectares and is located south of Beilen. It is a drifting sand area that has been partly "fixed" because pine trees were planted there in 1900. Most of the hilly terrain (100 hectares) consists of heathland, alternating with fens in the lower parts and juniper thickets on the higher parts.

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August 11, 2024

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The Terhorsterzand nature reserve is a lovely nature reserve near Beilen and Spier. Here you'll find forests, heathland, fens, and drifting sands. Juniper grows almost everywhere. Terhorsterzand has several sandy …

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