Anklamer Torfmoor

The Anklamer Torfmoor, also called the Anklamer Stadtbruch od Städtisches Torfmoor, is an extensive area of bog on the western shore of the Stettin Lagoon. Much of the area is part of the . A storm surge on 4 November 1995 caused the dyke to break and the Anklamer Stadtbruch was subsequently permanently flooded, resulting in the formation of the Anklamer Torfmoor, which was opposed by the local inhabitants who were affected. Those responsible at the time decided not to repair the embankments and not to pump out the water. Since then its use for forestry has been limited and trees are dying off.

Anklamer Torfmoor

The Anklamer Torfmoor, also called the Anklamer Stadtbruch od Städtisches Torfmoor, is an extensive area of bog on the western shore of the Stettin Lagoon. Much of the area is part of the . A storm surge on 4 November 1995 caused the dyke to break and the Anklamer Stadtbruch was subsequently permanently flooded, resulting in the formation of the Anklamer Torfmoor, which was opposed by the local inhabitants who were affected. Those responsible at the time decided not to repair the embankments and not to pump out the water. Since then its use for forestry has been limited and trees are dying off.