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Torfowiska Chelmskie

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PLH060023

English name:
Chelmskie Peat Bogs

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Torfowiska Chelmskie

Torfowiska Chelmskie is a unique complex of three calcareous fens. They were formed as a result of accumulation of organic and mineral material in depressions of surface karst origin, so-called "werteby". The fens are fed exclusively by rainfall and run-off from the surrounding hills. The site is a refuge for numerous plant and animal species - exclusively birds including Short-eared Owl and Great Snipe. more »

The easiest way to get to Chelmskie Peat Bogs is to take a bus from Chelmno, or travel by your own car to Okszow, Nowin, Srebrzszcz or Brzezno. 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»

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Polesie National Park

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 68 lakes taking up the area of 27 km² within the Rownina Leczynsko-Wlodawska (Leczynsko-Wlodawska Plain), which is a part of Western Polesie.