Vöhren

The District of Vöhren is located on the border between the Kingdoms of the Netherlands and Hanover. Most of the area is covered by a dense, ancient forest called Grenn forest. Over time, parts of the forest were cleared for wood production, and in the cleared areas, people began building houses and farms. Initially, most people relied on the forest and kept animals like sheep and poultry. As the open areas expanded, they started farming crops and raising cattle as well. The river Kild, which forms the eastern border of Vöhren, supplies water to the area and keeps it fertile. However, due to years of overfarming and deforestation, the soil quality has rapidly decreased. The fertile open spaces have slowly turned into barren fields where only heather can grow. Nowadays, the remaining farmers struggle with the soil and can barely survive.   To protect the ecological value of the forest and river, most of Grenn forest in Vöhren has been preserved. Wood production is limited, and residents must replant trees to prevent further decline. Fishing rights are restricted, and efforts to boost biodiversity are encouraged. In just a few years, some extinct animal and plant species in the area have returned, enhancing both biodiversity and soil quality.   Vöhren is divided into three neighbourhoods: Walden, Denron, and Roven. The Walda family owns the Walden while Roven is centered around a manor house. Denron, on the other hand, does not have a single landlord or lady. Instead, it is collectively owned by the landowners, who are mostly farmers or large institutions.