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, makes for a refreshing change, and the boughs of the old-growth reflect in its waters. Nearby are many nature reserves, replete with ancient bog, deciduous and coniferous forests. In summer there’s also […]
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 partly true. Since the Narewkowska Road was renovated in 2019, the North of the National Park has become fairly busy, at least on weekends and holidays. By contrast, the forest outside the […]
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 on the border between Poland and Belarus is replete with moss-covered trees harbouring species extinct elsewhere. Yet, for all its well-preserved nature, and successful efforts to reintroduce its iconic bison, since the […]