Puszcza Nalibocka - największy kompleks leśny Białorusi. Warunki fizycznogeograficzne i ochrona

Abstract

Physicogeographical conditions, in which the Naliboki Forest (about 240 thousand hectares in the central part of Belarus) functions were characterised. It makes the forest-swampy complex, consisting of various types of forests, swamps, reservoirs of standing waters and rivers. It is characterized by the unique biodiversity and the presence of many protected and rare plant and animal species. Since 2005 year within its borders the Landscape Reserve „Naliboki” functions (area – 77,54 th ha), in which the limited economic activity is allowed (forest felling, hunting), and touristic and recreational activity as well. They cause a certain threat to protect this area and its high biodiversity.