List of protected areas of Belgium
There are numerous protected areas in Belgium with a wide variety of types, protection levels and sizes. The below list gives an overview of the most important protected areas.
National parks
There is currently only one official national park in Belgium, the Hoge Kempen National Park, opened in 2006.[1]
| Photo | Name | Founded in | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Hoge Kempen National Park | 2006 | 57.5 |
Natural parks
There are many natural parks in Belgium, including 9 in Wallonia (called Parcs Naturels).
| Photo | Name | Founded in | Area (km²) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Hohes Venn – Eifel Nature Park | 1978 | 720 | This natural park is a transboundary park between Belgium and Germany. |
| Natural Park of the Valleys of the Burdinale and of the Mehaigne | 1991 | 110 | ||
| Natural Park of the two Ourthes | 2001 | 760 | ||
| Natural Park of the Haute-Sûre and Forest of Anlier | 2001 | 720 | ||
| Natural Park of the Valley of the Attert | 1994 | 70 | ||
| Natural Park Viroin Hermeton | 1998 | 120 | ||
| Natural Park of the High Lands | 2000 | 157 | ||
| Natural Park of the Plaines of the Scheldt | 1996 | 260 | ||
| Natural Park of the Country of the Hills | 1997 | 233 | ||
Nature reserves
There are many nature reserves, including:
- Zwin 1.58 km² (1.25 km² on Belgian territory)
See also
References
- ↑ "Ignace Schops - Goldman Prize". Retrieved 2009-01-22.
After years of campaigning, Ignace Schops has led the effort to establish Belgium's first and only national park.
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