14. Country side
The country side may offer locally a good environment for flora and fauna, but its quality depends mainly on the way of the use by men.
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Hoge Maasdijk. Woudrichem, 26 May 2010. Haymaking is adjusted to
vegetation
development in favour of the wild plant species.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.
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Detail of the Hoge Maasdijk. Woudrichem, 26 May 2010.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.
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Fort Vuren, Gorinchem, 7 August 2009. The management of this
historical monument
is mainly pasture.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.
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Amsterdamse Bos, 18 September 2009. Grass frequently mown,
management aim recreational use only.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.
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Amsterdamse Bos, 18 September 2009. Grass mown once a year,
management
aim development of species rich vegetation.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.
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