Belgium: Nieuwbeek - Kolberg
| Site fact file |
| Natura 2000 Ambassador for the Natura Network Initiative... | Landowner, and representative of VZW Ontwikkeling Vijvergebied Midden-Limburg | |
| Pierre Crahay |
| Country | Belgum |
| Natura 2000 site location | Limburg |
| Nearest urban settlement | Hasselt |
| Natura 2000 site / Estate name | Nieuwbeek - Kolberg |
| Natura 2000 site number | BE 2200031 |
| Size of site (hectares) | 2050 ha |
| Site classification / description | Vlaams-Ecologisch Netwerk |
| Key Species types | Botaurus Stellaris, Dactylis glomerata |
| Key Habitat types | Sandy and floodable land, Habitat for anatidae, ardeids and waders |
| Key management issues | Marsh reedbed management, wetlands, ponds and lakes - special habitat areas for the Bittern - water level regulation |
| Natura Network Agreements |
| Involving local stakeholders in the management planning process - creating a local area partnership | Local management plan is under construction. Yes, my estate is involved in a management plan for nature conservation. Fishery and hunting are the main local activities. Therefore is important to |
| Are you involved in, or are you aware of examples of 'branding' of Natura 2000? | Yes, the estate uses the Green Days Natura 2000 flag. For the moment we do not provide extra information for visitors about NATURA 2000. |
| Agreeing to become an NNi ambassador | Pierre Crahay agriculture(a)elo.org is an NNi Ambassador. |
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| For further info |
| Site contact | Pierre Crahay agriculture(a)elo.org |