Skalky, Natural monument in Havraníky, Czech Republic.
Skalky is a natural monument near Havraníky and Šatov in the Znojmo district, covering the summit and part of the slopes of a hill 309 m high, at elevations of 265–312 m. It protects narrow-leaved and acidophilous grassland communities with the large-flowered pasqueflower (Pulsatilla grandis).
The site received protected status in 1990 when authorities recognized its geological value and ecological importance. This designation ensures the preservation of the rock formations and plant communities for future study.
The name Skalky u Havraníků refers to the rocky hill above the villages of Havraníky and Šatov. The protected ground covers the summit and part of the slopes of the 309-metre hill, where the large-flowered pasqueflower (Pulsatilla grandis) blooms among narrow-leaved and acidophilous grasslands.
The monument lies at 265–312 m above sea level on the summit and slopes of the 309 m hill of the same name, between Havraníky and Šatov. Access is on foot; stay on marked paths and avoid picking or trampling the large-flowered pasqueflower (Pulsatilla grandis) that the site protects.
The rock formations here host plant species found in few other places in the region. Researchers use the site to understand how specialized vegetation thrives on rocky ground.
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