Forests and grasslands near Burbach and Neunkirchen

This EU Special Protected Area is home to a variety of endangered animal and plant species. It is the only Special Protected Area in the district of Siegen-Wittgenstein and protects among other species, the largest population of whinchat in the federal state of North-Rhine Westphalia. In addition, numerous other endangered bird species such as the Black Stork, Honey Buzzard, Red Kite, Corn Crake, Boreal Owl, Eurasian Pygmy Owl, Eurasian Kingfisher, Black Woodpecker, Gray-headed Woodpecker, Middle-spotted Woodpecker and Red-backed Shrike occur in the area. Rare butterfly species like the Violet Copper can also be found here. As part of the LIFE project, various valuable forest and grassland habitats will be created and optimized to promote these endangered species.