De Biesbosch National Park
De Biesbosch National Park is one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands and one of the last extensive areas of freshwater tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe. The Biesbosch ('forest of sedges' or 'rushwoods') consists of a large network of rivers and smaller and larger creeks with islands. The vegetation is mostly willow forests, although wet grasslands and fields of reed are common as well. The Biesbosch is an important wetland area for waterfowl and has a rich flora and fauna. It is especially important for migrating geese.
| De Biesbosch National Park | |
|---|---|
| Nationaal Park De Biesbosch | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Hollandse Biesbosch near Dordrecht, Netherlands | |
Map of the National Park | |
| Location | Municipalities: Altena, Dordrecht, Drimmelen, Geertruidenberg Provinces: North Brabant, South Holland Country: Netherlands |
| Nearest city | Dordrecht, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51°44′N 4°45′E |
| Area | 90 km2 (35 sq mi) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Governing body | Staatsbosbeheer |
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Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Biesbosch |
| Designated | 23 May 1980 |
| Reference no. | 197 |
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