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.

Hoge Maasdijk. Woudrichem, 26 May 2010. Haymaking is adjusted to
vegetation
development in favour of the wild plant species.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.

Detail of the Hoge Maasdijk. Woudrichem, 26 May 2010.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.

Fort Vuren, Gorinchem, 7 August 2009. The management of this
historical monument
is mainly pasture.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.

Amsterdamse Bos, 18 September 2009. Grass frequently mown,
management aim recreational use only.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.

Amsterdamse Bos, 18 September 2009. Grass mown once a year,
management
aim development of species rich vegetation.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.
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