Chernyayevsky Forest


Chernyayevsky Forest is a forest in the city of Perm, Russia, in Industrialny and Dzerzhinsky city districts. The total area of forest in 2003 was 689.9 ha. The forest is under direction of Municipal Establishment "Perm City Forestry".

Flora

The basic types of trees growing in the forest are Scots Pine, Siberian Spruce and Siberian Fir. Birch, Alder and Aspen are also present. There are artificial plantings of trees, which are atypical for the nature of Perm Krai: Siberian crabapple, Siberian Pear, Manitoba Maple, Norway Maple, Manchurian Cherry and Pin cherry, Hungarian Lilac and others.
There are more than 50 species of plants growing on the glades. Most of them are grassy perennials. There are food, medicinal, fodder and weed plants among them. 14 species of plants are rare and need protection.

Fauna

A quantity of species of birds live in the forest. Squirrels and hares lived there formerly, but today anthropogenic influence have aggravated the condition of vegetation and fauna.
In 2005 Municipal Establishment "Perm City Forestry" put up 80 artificial nests.

Recreation park "Balatovo"

At the territory of forest Recreation park "Balatovo" is situated. It was founded February 1, 1967. Its area is 19 ha.