The site encompases a complex of forests located near the Polish-Ukrainian border, between the rivers Bug and Welanianka. The landscape of the area is a flat. Some fragments are strongly flooded. The area is dominated by Oak-hornbeam woodlands. Lasy Strzeleckie is an important bird refuge. more »
The characteristic features of this region's landscape are its flatness, gentle slopes and large areas covered by swamps. This province begins in Poland... more»
Polesie National Park lies in central Poland near its eastern border. It was established in 1990 on the basis of the existing peatbogs nature reserves: Durne Bagno, Jezioro Moszne, Jezioro Dlugie, Torfowisko Orlowskie.
There are 182 species of birds, 45 species of mammals, 13 species of amphibians and 6 species of reptiles (including rare European pond terrapin) in the Poleski National Park.