Reg.Nr. HA-2002/DK/04

The Skjern River Restoration Project

The project restores 2.200 ha of internationally valuable wetland habitats for plants and animals. The area will be of as old, maintained by grazing and hay cutting, thus preserving the open river valley scenery. The project provides leisure activities and tourism.
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Project details

Title:The Skjern River Restoration Project
Entr. year: 2002
Result:Diploma
Country: Denmark
Town: Skjern River
Category type: cultural landscape
Building type/ Project type: Cultural/Natural landscape
Actual use:Wetlands, fishery, recreational and tourisic area
The Jury's citation: For the valuable regeneration of 2,200 hectares of wetland reserve and provision of leisure facilities in the conserved river valley.
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Description:
The project restores 2.200 ha of internationally valuable wetland habitats for plants and animals. The area will be of as old, maintained by grazing and hay cutting, thus preserving the open river valley scenery. The project provides leisure activities and tourism.