Bialowieza Forest (Belarus, Poland)

Bialowieza Forest (Belarus, Poland)

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Forest is included into the list of the most attractive in the territory of Europe. It represents the huge forest area, is located in the Grodno and Brest regions with an area of 87.36 thousand hectares. In only 20 kilometers from the Dense forest there is a city of Kamenets, is founded in the 13th century by the prince Vladimir Volynsky.

The central attention in Dense forests is concentrated on the village of Veskuli where earlier the luxurious palace was built. In 1991 it became world-famous. The huge popularity is brought more by rare plants and a variety of fauna. In the territory of a dense forest there are no natural lakes, but artificial ponds are provided.

In the territory of a dense forest sprouts more than 900 species of surprising plants which make more than 64% of fauna of all republic. Also here 12 species of bushes, 25 species of trees are presented. Especially attract coniferous breeds which represent a pine and Firs white. Near a dense forest sprout fir-trees, the birch, an oak, an ash-tree, an aspen occurs among deciduous trees. Adds 250 species of mushrooms, 290 species of lichens and 260 species of mosses to this list.

The Belovezhsky woods are distinguished from the others with the virgin nature which remained throughout 300-year history. There are trees which are more than 350 years old and even 400. More than 70% occupy the coniferous spaces with pine and fir-tree trees. It is very often possible to see the swamp which occupies the space in 3yu16 thousands of hectares. They I play a major role in preservation of an ecosystem of Bialowieza Forest. Ladskoye (with an area of more than 345 hectares) and the lake Hmilevskoye is distinguished from lakes. A huge number of a natatorial game lives in their reservoirs.

Lifegid: Absolutely nearby, on the Ukrainian side there is a famous place for rest: lake Svityaz

Let's consider in more detail fauna in the Dense forest. In total there is more 10th thousand types of fauna, them 59 species of mammals, representatives of this look are considered as the largest a bison. A huge number is occupied by rodents to whom the beaver presents. Here also predators meet: fox, wolf, marten forest, lynx. Also it would be desirable to mention a roe, an elk, a wild boar. Here often the hunting tournament is organized. Moreover, biotechnical events for the purpose of promoting of fauna are often held.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team

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