NSG Toensberg

Summary

The Tönsberg Nature Reserve protects near-natural deciduous forests with old and dead wood. It's a key habitat for rare birds like the Black Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, and Eurasian Eagle-Owl, as well as typical forest flora and fauna.

Description

The Tönsberg Nature Reserve in Oerlinghausen safeguards extensive, age-structured, near-natural deciduous forests rich in old and dead wood. These forests are a vital habitat for diverse local flora and fauna, also encompassing adjacent shrublands, herbaceous vegetation, and forest edges. The area holds particular significance as a refuge for rare and endangered bird species, including the Black Woodpecker, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Boreal Owl, European Honey Buzzard, Red Kite, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Golden Oriole, Red-backed Shrike, Common Crane, and Wood Sandpiper. Wet areas within the reserve serve as crucial habitats for aquatic plants and animals. Its protection is also based on scientific, natural historical, regional, and geological considerations, as well as its biogeographical importance. The Tönsberg's rarity, unique character, and outstanding beauty establish it as a precious natural landscape.