Pivonické skály, Nature reserve in Pohorská Ves, Czech Republic.
Pivonické skály is a nature reserve in the Pohorská Ves region featuring rocky terrain and extensive forests across varied elevations. The landscape combines rolling hills with different forest compositions that shift as you move through the reserve.
The forests persisted because they were left largely unmanaged for a long period, with remote location providing natural protection from development. This hands-off approach allowed the woodland to regenerate and establish its current character.
The reserve represents a mosaic of forest types that have developed naturally over time, each supporting different plant and animal communities. Visitors walking through notice how the vegetation changes as the terrain shifts and the altitude increases.
The reserve is now open to hikers and cyclists, having become more accessible in recent decades. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the rocky terrain is uneven and the slopes can be steep in places.
The reserve is home to rare plant species like silver fir and specialized orchids that grow nowhere else in the surrounding area. These botanical treasures attract nature enthusiasts who come to explore the forest's hidden diversity.
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