Nature reserve Molenda, Nature reserve in Tuszyn municipality, Poland.
Nature reserve Molenda is a protected forest area spanning roughly 147 hectares near Tuszyn in the Łódź region. The land contains mixed stands of firs, beeches, and spruces at different ages and growth stages.
The forest received protection in 1959 as a commitment to preserve the original mixed woodland of the Łódź area. This action marked an important step in safeguarding a piece of natural landscape for the future.
The reserve serves as a place where schools and researchers observe forest life and learn about woodland systems. People visit to experience nature directly and understand how forests function in this region.
The forest is accessible through marked hiking trails, including a red walking path connecting Tuszyn and Pabianice. Cyclists can use the Józef Domowicz route, which also passes through the area.
The forest contains fir trees exceeding 150 years in age that grow to around 40 meters tall. These exceptional specimens rank among the tallest of their kind in the region.
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