Nature Reserve 'Damse Stadswallen'

Hardly anything is left from the original medieval fortifications of Damme. In the 17th century they were replaced by heptagonal star-shaped ramparts. In the days of Napoleon Bonaporte, a lot of the ring canals were filled up with earth from the Damme Canal which was being dug at that time. Still the heptagonal star-shape is very well discernable, especially from the air.

Nature reserve:
The major part of this nature reserve, measuring 44 hectares, is situated on the old ramparts of Damme. The canals of this system for the town's defence have developed into reedland, boggy wood and meadow land. Their botanical value is unique with species such as the buckler fern and the gray-crested shield fern. In the pond behind the Schellemolen little grebes and coots brood. The adjacent vast pastures are an important stop for the migrant geese during the winter half-year. In spring the black-tailed godwit and the lapwing search for a brooding place.

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