Auenlandschaft

floodplain landscape

noun OW-en-lant-shaft Rare

Also means

riparian landscape

Usage Note

Auenlandschaft is the landscape of river floodplains, characterised by periodic flooding and high biodiversity. Conservation projects aim to restore Auenlandschaften by reconnecting rivers with their floodplains.

Examples

"Die Auenlandschaft entlang des Rheins ist ein bedeutendes Naturschutzgebiet."

Natural Translation

The floodplain landscape along the Rhine is an important nature reserve.

Literal Translation

The floodplain-landscape along the Rhine is a significant nature-protection-area.

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