East-West border death zone now Germany's biodiversity oasis

Many endangered species now live in the area that once formed the border between East and West Germany. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider recently visited the "Green Belt," and DW went along for the ride.

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East-West border death zone now Germany's biodiversity oasis

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