Roztocze National Park
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Roztoczański National Park (pl Roztoczański Park Narodowy) is a National Park located in eastern part of Poland, in the Lublin Voivodship. It protects the most precious, natural areas of the middle part of the Roztocze range. Created in 1974 on the area of 48.01 square kilometres, today much bigger, covers 84.83 km² of which forests occupy 81.02 km² and strictly protected part - 8.06 km².
Beginnings of nature protection in these parts date back to 1934, when the Bukowa Gora Preserve was created (now it is strictly protected). In 1938, for the first time in Poland, a bill was issued which stated that prey birds on the area of Zamojski Family Estate are protected. The Park itself was created from State Forests of Districts of Kosobudy and Zwierzyniec, which had belonged to the Zamojski Family Estate. The Park is located in a picturesque Roztocze Środkowe, in the upper Wieprz river valley. These parts separate Lublin Upland (Wyzyna Lubelska) from Sandomierz Dale (Kotlina Sandomierska). The main river of the Park - the Wieprz - has water of the second quality of purity. There are also two streams which originate in here - the: Szum (2.5 km) and the Swierszcz (7.5 km). It must be mentioned that Roztoczanski National Park boasts of unique tree formations. There are more than 400 so-called “nature monument trees” and Park’s spruce are among the highest and biggest in Poland (up to 50 meters of height).
Wildlife
Among mammals one can point out Elk, Deer, Boar, Fox, Wolf and Badger. In 1979 Beaver was reintroduced and now they thrive in the Wieprz valley. In 1982 Polish ponies were brought here. Also, there are around 190 species of birds, including Eagle, Stork and Woodpecker. Reptiles are represented by lizard, adder and grass-snake as well as endangered mud turtle. Interesting is the insect fauna, with more than 2000 species.Breif History
The history of this area is strictly connected with the Zamojski Family Estate, which was founded in 1589. The Estate’s headquarters were placed at Zwierzyniec, and Park’s management today is located in the restored house of former Estate’s administrator. Tourists have a choice of five walking trails as well as bicycle trail. Area of Park and adjacent lands witnessed numerous battles during the Polish January Uprising and both World Wars. Tragic reminders of these times are numerous cemeteries in Zwierzyniec and other locations.Park Management
Management address: ul. Plazowa 2 22-470 Zwierzyniec POLAND
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