The Hilden Heath formed around 300 years ago. At that time, dense deciduous forests were cut down to make room for pastures. Shepherds used the resulting nutrient-poor soils for their herds, which led to the formation of the characteristic heath landscape. With the decline in sheep farming, many of these areas were drained and reforested.
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