Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve
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The Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve (German: Naturschutzgebiet Lüneburger Heide) is one of the oldest and largest nature reserves (Naturschutzgebiete or NSGs) in Germany, and the oldest and largest in Lower Saxony. It was first established on 29 December 1921 when an area of four square miles was declared a nature park by the Prussian government.
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Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve | |
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Naturschutzgebiet Lüneburger Heide | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Lower Saxony |
Area | 23.147,5 ha |
Designation | NSG LÜ 002 |
Established | 1921/2 |
Administrator | NLWKN |
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