Forest covers almost one third of the country. Trees such as the larch, poplar, oak, sycamore, black alder, elm, white elm, white willow, small-leaved lime, bilberry, birch, fir, beech and many others grow in forests the forests of western Poland. This diversity of tree species supports rich wildlife. These forests are some of the best in Europe in terms of size and plant diversity.

 

The most notable of forests in the west of Poland are the Pisz Forest, Puszcza Notec Forest, Tuchola Forest and Lower Silesia Forest. The finest beech forest is the Beech Forest near Szczecin. The Notecka Forest consisting of over 100 000 ha of pine forests is one of the best places in Poland for those interested in wild mushrooms. And because of its proximity to the beautiful Lubuskie lake District makes the area a great holiday destination for nature lovers.

 

In the Pomeranian Lake District, the most extensive wood is the Tuchola Forest  (about 1200 sq km), with an enclave of primeval vegetation is the Wierzchlas yew reserve. This concentration of yews, Poland's biggest, comprises a fragment of the ancient Pomeranian Forest with some four thousand trees aged up to 400 years. Remnants of the primeval mixed forest are woods with a predominance of pines interspersed with wild service berries.

 

While holidaying in Poland, you should definitely visit some stunning villages such as Bielkowo (www.bielkowo.eu) and Sianow (www.sianow.eu).

 

Before your vacation, visit also:

-          Hotels: www.polish-hotel.eu and www.hotel-in-poland.eu

-          Tips: www.travel-tips.eu

-          Gallery: www.travel-gallery.eu

-          Guide Book: www.guide-book.eu