De Strubben-Kniphorstbosch is located between Anloo and Schipborg in the province of Drenthe. It is a unique nature reserve with a rich history. The strubbs (irregularly shaped old oaks) owe their unique shape to centuries of grazing by sheep. The saplings were gnawed at, resulting in dwarf growth and many branches. The area is about 377 hectares and alternates through landscape of 'strublands' heathlands and the Kniphorst forest. The forest was planted in the 19th century. You will also find sand drifts. The area is part of the Nationaal Park Drentsche Aa and is a Natura 2000 area. The Kniphorstbosch is named after the Kniphorst family, who had the heath cleared in the 19th century to create a forest for timber cultivation. In 2000, the area was designated a national archaeological monument and transferred to the Forestry Commission in 2006.
"From my hometown Hoogezand, I regularly go out to take photos in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. Photography has always been my interest. In 2008, I bought my first SLR camera and after that I started to delve more and more into photography and photo editing and.. Read more…