Future Development
In many ways the Oostvaardersplassen is an isolated area; it is in a polder and there are currently no corridors connecting it to other nature reserves. The "Ecological Main Structure" (a proposed connection of nature reserves in the Netherlands) calls for a corridor to be created to the nearby Horsterwold. The resulting network, called Oostvaardersland, would be part of Natura 2000, the European-wide network of habitats to which Oostvaardersplassen belongs. Oostvaardersland is expected to be finished by 2015 and will comprise a total area of 150 square kilometres (58 sq mi). Furthermore, there is an option for a connection to the Veluwe forest. Eventually this could allow wild animals to move to and from Germany and France.
The advocates of natural processes are also planning for the wet part of the Oostvaardersplassen to be drained. It is expected that the natural subsidence will lower the ground level and that this will result in a more natural and dynamic system.
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Konik ponies
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A Heck bull amongst a herd of Konik ponies.
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Young Heck cow with calves
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