Entering the area is only allowed on designated paths.
Description & Map
Summary
Moorer Busch protects a raised bog in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Once exploited for peat and grassland, efforts now focus on rewetting and renaturation to restore its unique, water-dependent ecosystem.
Description
Moorer Busch is a nature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern dedicated to the rewetting and renaturation of a significant raised bog. For over 200 years until 1990, this area was heavily impacted by human activity, primarily through peat extraction and conversion to grassland. These practices severely disrupted the bog's natural water balance, leading to the loss of its original, specialized bog vegetation. The primary aim of protection is to reverse these changes, restoring the crucial hydrological conditions necessary for a healthy raised bog ecosystem. This ongoing work is vital for bringing back the unique flora and fauna that depend on this rare and valuable habitat. The reserve offers insights into the recovery process of a formerly exploited landscape.
General information
| Location | Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Nordwestmecklenburg |
| Area | 1.14km² |
| Year of foundation | 1990 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | f1a10cc0-b221-4ae9-b7a7-bc1d4c1fb818 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Geologie Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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| Website | https://www.lung.mv-regierung.de/ |
| Address |
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Goldberger Straße 12b
18273 Güstrow Germany |
Rules
Entry behavior
Cycling activities
Cycling is forbidden.
Horse riding activities
Horse riding is forbidden.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are forbidden.
Stay activities
Overnight stays are forbidden.
General behavior
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.