Łuków Forest


Łuków Forest is the largest forest complex in South Podlachia Plain near Łuków in eastern Poland. Krzna river flows out of the forest. The complex has an area of

History

Before the Partitions of Poland the forests were the royal wilderness. During the January Uprising the area were used to be a base and shelter of insurgents led by priest Stanisław Brzóska. At the Second World War guerrilla troops also operate in the area.

Flora

Species of trees in the forest:
NrSpecies of treePercent
1.Pine83.28
2.Oak5.12
3.Alder5.05
4.Birch4.34
5.Fir0.83
6.Spruce0.74
7.Larch0.21
8.Ash0.12
9.Aspen0.07
10.Douglas0.04

Nature conservation

In Łuków Forest occur two nature reserves: Jata and Topór.
Object of the protection are fir forests growing out of range occurring the species.