Nature and landscape complex Uroczysko Buczyna, Nature reserve in Ruda Śląska, Poland.
Uroczysko Buczyna is a protected nature reserve covering about 65 hectares in the industrial region near Katowice. The area contains beech forests, wetlands, and diverse habitats connected by walking paths and information boards.
This protected area was established to preserve natural forest fragments in a heavily industrialized region. Its creation was a response to the environmental damage caused by mining and factory development.
Local people come here to walk and spot wildlife like deer and birds moving through the trees. The reserve serves as a meeting place where residents connect with nature in the middle of an industrial area.
The reserve is freely accessible with well-marked trails that guide visitors through all areas. The best time to visit is during warmer months when plants and animals are most active.
The reserve is home to rare plant species and mosses that are otherwise disappearing from this industrial region. These damp forest areas form a network of habitats that restores natural diversity to the landscape.
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