Lille Vildmose

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Lille Vildmose

  • Country: 
    Denmark
  • Site number: 
    2166
  • Area: 
    7,393 ha
  • Designation date: 
    18-05-2013
  • Coordinates: 
    56°52'N 10°12'E
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Overview

Lille Vildmose. 18/05/2013; Region Nordjylland; 7,393 ha; 56°54’N 010°12’E. Natura 2000 (SPA, SAC), Habitat/Species Management Area. The site comprises a blend of bogs, forests, lakes and meadows and holds an important flora and fauna characteristic of large bogs, including important species such as Sphagnum mosses. A large part of the raised bog has been drained, cultivated and used for a turf industry. Peat extraction ceased in 2011, however, and restoration plans supported by the EU LIFE+ funds have been implemented. The restored lakes contain high levels of phosphorus but they are rich in European-protected bird species such as Common Crane, Curlew, Golden Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, Eagle Owl, Avocet and Wood Sandpiper. Moreover, populations of Red Deer, Otter, Badger and Wild Boar also breed within the site. Lille Vildmose is also very important for carbon storage, groundwater recharge and climate regulation. One of the primary threats derives from fragmentation of the bog habitat due to former excavation and drainage causing vegetation overgrowth. Today the main use of the area is for nature conservation. There are many visitor facilities such as a visitor centre, exhibitions, information activities and guided tours, boardwalks and several towers for birdwatching. Ramsar Site no. 2166. Most recent RIS information: 2013.

Administrative region: 
Himmerland

  • National legal designation: 
    • Protected under Art.3 Danish Nature Protection Act
  • Regional (international) legal designations: 
    • EU Natura 2000
  • Last publication date: 
    18-05-2013

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