Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, Germany
This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 13 August 2024, shows the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve northeast of Berlin.
Shaped by the last Ice Age 15,000 years ago, the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve boasts a uniquely diverse landscape. It is one of the largest protected areas in Germany, encompassing extensive forests, lakes and moors, and is home to a wide variety of biotopes and habitats. Recognised by UNESCO, the Reserve is of outstanding ecological and cultural importance and hosts rare species such as the white-tailed eagle and the osprey.
Recently, several initiatives have been launched to restore natural habitats and protect endangered species within the reserve. One such project is the EU Life Project ZENAPA, which aims to create synergies between nature conservation and climate action in large protected areas.
Data from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) are essential for the monitoring and management of environmental projects across Europe. The CLMS High Resolution Vegetation Phenology and Productivity product allows the monitoring of vegetation dynamics and the assessment of both climatic and anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems. More information can be found here.
