Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage nature reserve in Brest Region, Belarus
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park is a vast forest reserve in the Brest Region spanning about 150,000 hectares of ancient woodland with centuries-old oak trees. The area shelters diverse plant and animal species within its protected boundaries.
The forest received initial protection in 1932 during the Second Polish Republic and was later divided by the Polish-Soviet border following World War II. This historical split continues to shape the reserve today.
The administrative center in Kamyanyuki features a Museum of Nature and an Eco Education Center where visitors learn about local biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Visitors can explore the park through scheduled bus tours, bicycle rentals on designated trails, or guided hiking excursions starting from the main entrance. The best visiting season is May through September when paths are dry and weather conditions are more stable.
The park maintains a population of about 300 European bison descended from just 12 surviving specimens after near extinction in 1919. This breeding program represents one of Europe's most successful projects for restoring endangered species.
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