--- title: "Erlesene Natur: Lebensraum Weidengebüsch in den Nieheimer Tongruben" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/erlesene-natur-lebensraum-weidengebuesch-in-den-nieheimer-tongruben" description: "At 1 to 1.5 millimetres in length, willow seeds are probably the smallest native woody plant seeds. A crown of hairs enables them to be dispersed by the wind over long distances. Due to its small size, the willow seed is only very poorly equipped with nutrients for the seedling. The young plant is left to its own devices and is very susceptible to drying out or competition for light and nutrients from other plants - it has no chance in densely overgrown areas. Willows are therefore very much pioneer plants. By spreading their seeds over long distances, they are able to quickly colonise even remote, vegetation-free areas. As a willow produces several hundred thousand seeds every year, it is guaranteed that such suitable habitats will be colonised by a sufficient number of seeds. It is no wonder that the woodland in the clay pit is dominated by willows. There are also birches and poplars, which have a similar dispersal strategy." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2201369/7bf04f0bfc5754e95e775f34dbad44ac30974ae93dfa062b85f6eb39a19ae46e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Erlesene Natur: Lebensraum Weidengebüsch in den Nieheimer Tongruben =================================================================== - Nature panel/information centre Ein schmaler, von Laubbäumen gesäumter Pfad schlängelt sich durch die dichte Vegetation. Zwei große Kopfweiden stehen auf einer weitläufigen Wiese, umgeben von gelben Blumen und Hügeln. Eine Kopfweide auf einer Wiese vor einem klaren blauen Himmel, umgeben von sanften Hügeln. Gelbe Weidenkätzchenblüten an einem Ast vor unscharfem, blauem Hintergrund, Frühlingsszenerie. Ein geschwungener Kiesweg führt durch dichten Wald mit üppigem Grün und filigranen Ästen. Förderlogos der Europäischen Union REACT-EU und NRW, verbunden mit nachhaltiger Entwicklung. 00:00 Willows are typical inhabitants of the banks of rivers and lakes. The name comes from Old High German and means 'the flexible one'. They are fast-growing, but also relatively short-lived. At 1 to 1.5 millimetres in length, willow seeds are probably the smallest native woody plant seeds. A crown of hairs enables them to be dispersed by the wind over long distances. Due to its small size, the willow seed is only very poorly equipped with nutrients for the seedling. The young plant is left to its own devices and is very susceptible to drying out or competition for light and nutrients from other plants - it has no chance in densely overgrown areas. Willows are therefore very much pioneer plants. By spreading their seeds over long distances, they are able to quickly colonise even remote, vegetation-free areas. As a willow produces several hundred thousand seeds every year, it is guaranteed that such suitable habitats will be colonised by a sufficient number of seeds. It is no wonder that the woodland in the clay pit is dominated by willows. There are also birches and poplars, which have a similar dispersal strategy. Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods Entrance Free License (master data) Frank Grawe Landschaftsstation im Kreis Höxter e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - café - restaurant - café - Accomodations - Holiday home - Holiday apartment - Holiday village - Place of interest - Nature panel/information centre - Nature panel/information centre - Nature panel/information centre - Tours 17.86 km - Regional hiking trail 8.01 km - Regional hiking trail 243.58 km - Motorised tour Contact Ziegelei Rath 33039 Nieheim