Klánovický les, Nature reserve in Klánovice, Czech Republic
Klánovický les is a forest on Prague's eastern edge, spanning Klánovice, Újezd nad Lesy, Horní Počernice, Úvaly and Jirny. Its 287.357-hectare nature reserve is known for a right-angled grid of paths and stands of oak, spruce, larch and pine, with about 60 nesting bird species recorded.
In the 17th century the forest stretched as far as Koloděje and was notorious for robbers; in 1142 Prince Vladislav had it cleared of them. From the 16th century, execution records from nearby towns document thieves from Vidrholec. In 1840 trees were felled for the Olomouc–Prague railway, and after 1878 Václav Klán began building the forest settlement that bears his name.
The forest serves as a place where schools and environmental groups share knowledge about local plants and wildlife with visitors. People use the paths for walking and to experience nature close to Prague.
The area is accessible by public transportation from Prague with information boards at the main entrances. The trails are clearly marked and connect different sections of the forest.
The forest is an important location for bird research with many bird species documented by observers. The abundance of birdlife makes it a preferred study site for ornithologists in the region.
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