GREBBELINIE AS A NATURE RESERVE

Since 1951, the Grebbe Line no longer has a military function, but gained significance as a nature reserve. In the north of the line, a number of parts are in private hands, but the majority is managed by nature organizations, such as the Utrechts Landschap, Natuurmonumenten and Staatsbosbeheer.

The long line dike and the overgrown earthen forts form a valuable area for animals looking for food and shelter. The height differences and the presence of water help with this.

Top display plate

The top display plate contains eggs and skulls of various birds. The duck’s flat beak is easy to recognize. On the far right is the beak of a Blue Heron. The antlers of a deer can be seen at the rear right. At the very back is the shed scaly skin of a grass snake.

Bottom display plate

On the bottom plate we see the buzzard and the fox, both of which are common in the Grebbelinie, the Veluwe and the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.