The forests were chopped down and turned into grazing lands for cattle. Overcropping turned the land into heath,
and intensive cutting subsequently turned it into sandy desert. (Ok, I did look that up)
Although this is the biggest "desert" in western Europe. You wouldn't be able to find it unless you know where it is.
Thanks for looking. Comments are always welcome.
Chris
Very interesting story and images - almost resembles the textures of a light snowfall.
OT - Is there any chance of reforestation? Our eldest, who was and will shortly return to the NL on an extended work assignment told me (prompted by a question regarding the extent of agriculture) that it is cheaper to import agricultural goods to the NL than grow locally?
A terrific set, Chris.
Judging from the unpronounceable name of the place, I'm assuming it's in Nederlande.
Hey, for me, one of the good things about posting information to go along with pics is that I often have to Google Wikipedia to check my facts. And that usually leads to learning more about the subject.
Ain't no shame in that . Quite the opposite.
Charlie
douter wrote:
Nice work Chris, two and three are my picks. Any idea how many years it took?
Douglas
Thank you Douglas. You ask a very good question and here is what I found:
The oldest traces of man go back as far as 2500 BC. Farming started at around 200 AC.
300 years later there was a small village and at around 1000 AC land had turned into a sandy desert.
Chris
Bob Jarman wrote:
Very interesting story and images - almost resembles the textures of a light snowfall.
OT - Is there any chance of reforestation? Our eldest, who was and will shortly return to the NL on an extended work assignment told me (prompted by a question regarding the extent of agriculture) that it is cheaper to import agricultural goods to the NL than grow locally?
Regards,
Bob
Thank you Bob. We do have agricultural goods but I think your daughter is right and we import a lot as well.
Reforestation is no problem but we are keen about natures diversity and the sandy areas that are left are actually
looked after to stay this way as much as possible.
Chris
tomandmarj wrote:
good captures here, Chris. I especially like #2. sad scene to loose a forest.
regards, tom
Glad you like, Tom. Only sad for the forest. This habitat is good for unusual plants and animals.
Although I have to take a better look next time.
Chris
Charlie Shugart wrote:
A terrific set, Chris.
Judging from the unpronounceable name of the place, I'm assuming it's in Nederlande.
Hey, for me, one of the good things about posting information to go along with pics is that I often have to Google Wikipedia to check my facts. And that usually leads to learning more about the subject.
Ain't no shame in that . Quite the opposite.
Charlie
Thank you Charlie. Yep, with navigation I can find this place within 35 minutes.
It's hidden because it's surrounded by forests and well, it's rather flat around here.
Agree, It's cool to google some facts and no wast of time at all.
Chris
. Quite the opposite.
