Nature reserve the Handzamevallei

Especially the Handzamebroek (between Barisdam and Handzame), where the Handzamevaart still meanders, exerts a strong attraction on waterfowl and waders. This area is not directly influenced by the pumping stations and still frequently floods over an area of several dozen hectares. The valley is much more than a wintering area for waterfowl. It is also a valuable area for numerous birds of prey. During the breeding season, the valley is important for many species. Besides birds, the typical plants of a valley area are highly dependent on that water. Nowadays, especially the large fox tail and its relative, the crooked fox tail, are defining aspects. The fox tail is an early flowering grass species that colors the fields from cream white to purple in May and June.

Contact details:
- Tourism Service
- Torhoutstraat 9, 8610 Werken
- Tel: +32 51 56 61 08
- Fax: +32 51 56 83 54
- E-Mail: toerisme@kortemark.be
- Web: www.kortemark.be

- The area is visitable upon request with a guide.

Vl. Toeristisch bezienswaardigheden