The Białowieża Forest is one of the last remaining tracts of an ancient forest which once spread across the central European plain. It straddles the Polish and Belarus borders and is protected in both countries.
Covering an area of 1,500 square kilometres in Poland and Belarus, the Białowieża Forest is the last tract of primeval lowland forest in Europe, and among the last refuges of the European bison in the world. It’s a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and listed as a World Heritage Site.
It protects centuries-old oak, lime and elm trees, and an array of rare insects, birds and other mammals. A rewarding year-round destination for the keen naturalist, in winter the snow-covered forests are ideal for tracking large mammals and carnivores such as wolf, while in spring and summer the forest comes alive with birdlife.
In addition to its special wildlife, the Białowieża Forest comprises old villages where the way of life has remained unchanged for centuries, and a rich tradition of handicrafts and folklore.
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