Biele Karpaty Protected Landscape Area, Protected landscape area in Skalica district, Slovakia.
Description
Biele Karpaty Protected Landscape Area is a nature reserve along the Slovak-Czech border with extensive forests and rolling terrain. The landscape is dominated by dense stands of beech, linden, and ash trees with valleys and hillsides.
History
The area was placed under protection in 1979 to preserve its forests and plant diversity. A major update to the protection rules occurred in 2003 to modernize conservation efforts.
Culture
The region served as home to shepherds and farmers whose way of life shaped the landscape for centuries. Today, traditional villages recall this rural heritage and keep old crafts alive.
Practical
The area is well developed for hikers and cyclists with many marked paths to explore. Visitors should know that trail conditions vary by season and sturdy footwear is essential.
Did you know?
The area is home to rare orchid species found nowhere else in this part of Europe. It also protects old field plants like corncockle that have nearly vanished from modern farmland.
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