Bialowieza National Park - Poland
Posted by: laranja
N 52° 42.940 E 023° 50.697
34U E 692156 N 5844438
Bialowieza National Park (Bialowieski Park Narodowy) is located in Poland, and it is the last primary compact forest complex.
Waymark Code: WMAWNE
Location: Podlaskie, Poland
Date Posted: 03/04/2011
Views: 21
It is one of the most important natural treasures in Europe. In 1979 Bialowieza Forest was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The park protects a part of the last and one of the largest surviving areas of European primeval lowland mixed forest: pine, beech, oak, alder and spruce. The forest dates back to 8000 BC and is the only remaining example of the original forests, which once covered much of Europe.
The forest is inhabited by a wide variety of species, some of which grow to unusual sizes. The predominant forest types are: a broadleaved and coniferous forests, and in humid locations, alder swamp forests and riparian forests. A typical element of the forest landscape is a large number of old fallen tree trunks. The forest landscape is formed best in a separated part of the National Park, to which the access is possible only when accompanied by a licensed guide. The European bison is the symbol of the forest. It is biggest wild animal in Europe is a close cousin of the American bison
Park Name: Białowieża National Park
Natural Park: yes
Recreation Area: yes
Wildlife Refuge: yes
Park Website: [Web Link]
Type of Listing: Entrance
Fees in Local Currency: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2011 To: 12/31/2011
Hiking: yes
Camping: yes
Bicycling: yes
Horseback Riding: yes
Snorkling/Scuba: no
Boating: no
Rock Climbing: no
Historic/Cultural Park: Not Listed
Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed
Other Type Detail: Not listed
Hours available: Not listed
Off-Roading: Not Listed
Swimming: Not Listed
Fishing: Not Listed
Other Activities: Not listed
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