Białowieża Primeval Forest
The Białowieża Primeval Forest is a forest complex located in Poland and Belarus. It is characterized by great natural and historical values. Moreover, the largest population of free bison in the world lives in the Białowieża Primeval Forest and some of the last and largest fragments of the primeval forest of the European lowlands have been preserved there. The Białowieża Forest is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Białowieża Primeval Forest - surface
The Białowieża Primeval Forest lies on the border between Poland and Belarus, occupying approximately 1,500 km², of which the Polish part accounts for slightly more than 42 percent. surface. The maximum extent of the stands is 55 km from east to west and 51 km from south to north. The town of Białowieża is considered to be the geographical center of the forest.
Białowieża Primeval Forest - bison
The bison population in the Białowieża Forest is estimated at about 700 individuals, of which 400 live on the Polish side. Animals are doing well today, but 80 years ago there were only a dozen individuals here.
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