Poland to restart logging in Białowieża Primeval Forest
Straddling the Polish-Belarussian border in northeastern Poland, Białowieża Forest is the last of the vast primeval forest that once stretched across the European…
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Poland to restart logging in Białowieża Primeval Forest
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Wolves in Białowieża Forest
How are the wolves in Białowieża Forest and where can they be found? These are the most common questions I get asked by…
Wolves in Poland. Where can we find them?
Wolves in Poland have recovered remarkably over the past decade, with around 1500 of them now inhabiting the country. Only a few years…
Lynx in Poland. Where can we find them?
The lynx is perhaps Poland’s most charming carnivore. This enigmatic and mysterious animal of deep forests lives only in the most remote parts…
Bears in Poland. Where can we find them?
As of 2017, there are 150 bears in Poland. All of which live in the Carpathian mountains along the southern national border. While…
Białowieża Forest Tourist GuideAll posts
The tree communities of Białowieża Forest
As you pass through the ancient woods, take care to note how the scene changes: even a short walk can take you through…
Białowieża tourist anemities
Anemities in Białowieża ATM/Cash machine – The village has two ATMs. One is on the outside the municipality offices at Sportowa 1. Another…
Topiło and southwest Białowieża Forest guide
The hamlet of Topiło forms the focal point of the southwest of Białowieża Forest. Its reservoir, the only water-body in the Polish side,…
Northern Białowieża Forest tourist guide
When I first wrote about the north of Białowieża Forest, I described it as wild, remote and seldom visited. This is now only…
The story and science behind the recent appearance of a bear in Białowieża Forest
This article first appeared on the Notes from Poland newsblog. Białowieża Forest is Europe’s last primeval forest. The vast expanse of dense woodland…
Białowieża Village Area Tourist Guide
Białowieża Village is the tourism hub in the forest. It’s where most of the hotels and restaurants are, and so most visitors will…
Central Białowieża Forest Tourist Guide
If you’re a first time visitor, central Białowieża Forest is the best place to begin your adventure. It’s the most visited area, with…
A guide to the Strict Reserve of Białowieża National Park
Białowieża National park’s strict reserve is the most special forest in Europe. Since the end of the last ice age, some 11,000 years…
Wolves in Białowieża Forest
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Southeast Białowieża Forest Tourist Guide
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