Baktalórántházi Erdő Természetvédelmi Terület, Wald in Ungarn
Baktalórántházi Erdő Természetvédelmi Terület is a protected forest near Baktalórántháza in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. The area is dominated by oak and hornbeam trees with dense canopies that cast shade, and the forest floor holds snowdrops, crocuses, and orchids. Sandy soils are dry in some parts and wetter in depressions, where frogs and newts gather in small pools.
The protected area was officially designated in 1977, following recognition by Károly Kaán in 1932 of the need for its preservation. This forest is one of the last major remnants of the original woodland that once covered the Nyírség region, with large portions of old forests having disappeared or been converted to farmland.
The forest is valued by nearby Baktalórántháza as part of the local natural heritage. Visitors encounter a quiet green space that has remained largely unchanged for decades, where both local people and nature enthusiasts observe birds, insects, and wildflowers.
Marked trails run through the forest and visitors should stay on the paths to protect plants and wildlife. Comfortable shoes are needed, especially during wet seasons, and the area is accessible year-round, though spring and early summer offer the best conditions for a visit.
The black woodpecker with its distinctive red cap calls loudly from high branches, while at night the hooting of the Eurasian eagle-owl echoes through the trees. These bird calls shape the experience of walking through the forest and bring the animal life directly into focus.
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