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De Biesbosch National Park
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De Biesbosch National Park is one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands[2] 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.[3] The Biesbosch is an important wetland area for waterfowl and has a rich flora and fauna. It is especially important for migrating geese.
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De Biesbosch National Park | |
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Nationaal Park De Biesbosch | |
![]() Hollandse Biesbosch near Dordrecht, Netherlands | |
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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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Official name | Biesbosch |
Designated | 23 May 1980 |
Reference no. | 197[1] |
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