A Woodland Outing with the Family
On June 5th, Sabrina Clauberg from the Forestry Operation Loosenau in the Great Dhünn Dam region invites residents to explore the local forest and learn about its diverse ecosystem. The event, which requires prior registration on the Wupperverband's website, takes place at 1 PM on the Dahl/Kleinklev hiking parking lot.
The excursion will lead participants through various sections of the forest, including a stop at the Herzogsgasse viewpoint for a brief respite. The group will also briefly enter the water protection zone 1 of the Great Dhünn Dam, typically closed to the public. The approximately four-hour family-friendly tour aims to educate attendees about the importance of this protected area in ensuring the quality of the dam's drinking water supply.
The tour is suitable for families with children aged five and up, although strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended due to the terrain. Participants should wear sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty, long pants, and carry enough drinks and a small snack.
Common inhabitants of the forest include deer, foxes, wild boars, squirrels, various species of songbirds, woodpeckers, owls, hawks, eagles, bees, butterflies, and a variety of beetles. Deciduous and coniferous trees, such as oaks, beeches, birches, willows, spruce, pines, firs, apple, cherry, and plum trees, are also prevalent in the region.
Forests play a crucial role in water management by filtering water, controlling soil erosion, regulating local climate conditions, and providing habitats for aquatic life. By attending this educational tour, participants will gain a better understanding of the ecological importance of the Forestry Operation Loosenau in the Great Dhünn Dam region.
- Sabrina Clauberg's tour on June 5th encourages residents to learn about outdoor-living, with focus on the diverse ecosystem of the local forest and its role in home-and-garden essentials like water management.
- The family-friendly event offers an opportunity for learning, as it delves into the importance of education-and-self-development regarding the ecological role of the forest, especially in relation to the drinking water supply of the Great Dhünn Dam.
- During the tour, one can expect to encounter a variety of wildlife, from deer and foxes to owls and bees, as well as a diverse range of plant life, such as deciduous and coniferous trees, contributing to their overall understanding of the forest's lifestyle.
