The Biosphere Reserve
The Biosphere Reserves are exemplary regions which have an incredible natural and cultural hineritance. They promote and demonstrate a balanced relationship between Humans and natural resources.
In Germany there are actually 14 Biosphere Reserves. World wide they are 531 over more than 100 countries (February 2008)
The Biosphere Reserve of southwest Rügen was created in 1990 and was integrated by the UNESCO to the MAB programme (Man and the Biosphere) in 1991. Through this net, this small area representative of the characteristics landscapes of north Germany, like cliffs where See and Earth are intimately related, are under protection.
The coasts of the various Bodden are boarded by reed belts. Large beeches forests but also meagre grassland took place after the glaciers thawing. The end of ice age also permits the formation of marsh.
Beyond the natural heritage, the region is also known for its cultural heritage. There are a lot of evidences of Human’s presence in the area. We can see the megalith tombs from Neolithic, tumulus of Bronze Age, surrounding walls from the Slavic time, churches from Middle Ages, classic architecture and bathing architecture of modern era. Prince William Malte I. of Putbus, real pioneer, has built his city Putbus in the Classic Schengel art. According to his demands and his economic power, he modified the Rüganish region.
