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Puszcza Bialowieska

English name:
Bialowieza Primeaval Forest

Site code:
PLC200004
Wysoczyzny Podlasko-Bialoruskie
Puszcza Bialowieska
Bialowieza Primeval Forest is the last lowland forest in Europe. The diversity of species and old trees characterize this region. The abundance of flora and fauna allows the accumulation of genetic information that can help in the future to restore balance in the damaged environment. The most precious section of the Polish forest is separated as a Bialowieza National Park and is under strict protection. There is over one thousand species of vascular plants in the primeval forest of Bialowieza. A total number of animal species inhabiting the primeval forest of Bialowieza amounts to 12000. The greatest influence on the composition and number of plant species is exerted by fertility and humidity of the soil. European Bison Breeding Centre has been also established inside the park. more »
Puszcza Bialowieska - the map
Some advice
The Primeval Forest of Bialowieza is located near the Polish border with Belarus. If you want to go to Bialowieza, you must head for Hajnowka. more »
Picture galleries
European bison, photo. Marek SzlachtaThreatened with extinction European bison, walks with pride over the Bialowieza Primeval Forest, which is the last of natural lowland wood in Europe. Picture gallery »
Multimedia zone
Cranes, photo. Marcin GrabiaListen to the sounds of primeval forest: drums of woodpecker, singing of indefatigable thrush and wryneck callings from time to time. more »