De Biesbosch - Dordrecht, NL
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N 51° 45.629 E 004° 41.683
31U E 616958 N 5735758
The convergence of several rivers makes De Biesbosch National Park one of the largest freshwater deltas in Europe. This nature reserve with its unique landscape, wide and narrow creeks is home to many unique plants and animals.
Waymark Code: WM1542D
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 10/12/2021
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Geographical location:
"They lie between the rivers Boven-Merwede and Amer, and are intersected by the artificial river Nieuwe Merwede. On the east side, the area is bordered by the Land van Heusden and Altena. It can be subdivided into the Brabantse Biesbosch and the Hollandse Biesbosch, the latter consisting of the Sliedrechtse Biesbosch and the Dordtse Biesbosch."
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History of de Biesbosch
"In 1994, the region received the status of national park, it has since been officially called National Park De Biesbosch and is on the list of protected nature reserves. The Biesbosch is partly used for agricultural purposes, is equipped for various forms of recreation and also offers space for the storage of clean surface water in specially constructed reservoirs for the continuity of the drinking water supply."
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Animals in de Biebosch:
"There is a very great diversity of animals in De Biesbosch. From birds such as the sea eagle and kingfisher to numerous fish and insects. From mice and rabbits to roe deer and foxes. The most famous Biesbosch inhabitant is the beaver. It is not for nothing that the beaver belongs to 'The Big Five' of the National Parks in the Netherlands."
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This wildlife refuge is documented on the Dutch Government site (Staatsbosbeheer): (
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