Trhovokamenické rybníky, Nature reserve in Vysočina, Czech Republic
Trhovokamenické rybníky is a nature reserve with multiple connected ponds covering about 60 hectares and hosting water plants alongside diverse bird populations. The reserve consists of different sized water bodies distributed across the landscape, each contributing to the overall ecosystem.
These ponds were established in the 15th century in the Chrudim region and reflect centuries of people managing water bodies for practical purposes. Over time they became recognized for their ecological value and eventually received formal protection.
The ponds remain woven into local life through sustainable fishing and nature education, where schools bring students to observe water ecosystems directly. Visitors can sense how people value and care for these spaces as living places rather than just protected zones.
The reserve is accessible via the Matulova stezka trail system, which links different ponds while keeping visitors away from sensitive protected areas. Wear sturdy footwear and stay on marked paths to avoid disturbing wildlife and plant growth.
The reserve holds a particular mix of aquatic plants like yellow iris, white water lilies, and three-leaved water plantain thriving in their natural habitats. These plant communities are rare and only flourish under specific water conditions that have remained stable here through the years.
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