| Country |
Belgum
+ Netherlands |
| Natura
2000 site location |
Limburg,
Bocholt/ Kaulille, Zuid Limburg - Weert, Nood Brabant - Budel |
| Nearest
urban settlement |
Eindoven |
| Natura
2000 site / Estate name |
Het
Loo |
| Natura
2000 site number |
BE
2200032 |
| Size
of site (hectares) |
665
ha |
| Key
Species types |
Numenius
arquata, Ardea cinerea, Alcedo athis, Oriolus oriolus, Athene noctua, Asio
otus, Pica pica. |
| Key
Habitat types |
Wetlands,
forest, pasture and arable land |
| Key
management issues |
Hedge
and agriculture segmentation fields maintenance, which are an example of
wildlife and farming management. |
| Green
Day events |
2005,
2 events: 26th June - Visit for the Environmental Commission officer, 23rd
August - European Bats day. |
| Involving
local stakeholders in the management planning process - creating a local
area partnership |
The
conservation management plan is established in co-operation with local NGOs.
The management tool is raised according to resources. Together with neighbouring
estates, the intention is to establish a structure that allows appropriate
management of the land that recognizes both the economic and conservation
criteria. |
| Site
twinning and networking |
Het
Loo is involved in networking and knowledge exchange with - Weulluse plantage,
NL; La Garganta, ES and Sausseux, FR. We exchange information and experience
on the management of estates for nature. |
| Agreeing
to become an NNi ambassador |
Thierry
de l'Escaille hetloo(a)yucom.be is an NNi Ambassador. |
