Čyrvony Bor, landscape reserve in Rasony and Vierchniadzvinsk districts of Belarus
Čyrvony Bor is a landscape reserve in Belarus covering over 34,000 hectares of forests and wetlands that was protected in 1997. The terrain was shaped by ancient glaciers and contains numerous lakes, pine and birch forests, and boggy areas home to rare plants and animals.
The reserve was legally protected on July 29, 1997, and recognized as a Category IV protected area by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Before this, the land held significance for local resistance fighters who sought shelter in its forests during wartime conflicts.
The name Čyrvony Bor means Red Forest in Belarusian, referring to the color of certain trees or soil in the region. Local communities connect deeply with this land, using it for bird watching and plant study as part of their daily engagement with nature.
The best way to arrive is by car on a gravel road about 24 kilometers from the nearest town. Marked trails guide visitors through the area, allowing people to explore nature without causing damage.
Around 250 capercaillies inhabit this forested area, a large forest bird species that is rarely seen. Visitors may also observe European bison, a rare animal studied at scientific centers located here.
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