Narochansky National Park, the photo of which can be seen in all advertising tourist booklets of the Republic of Belarus, is located on the territory of four districts in the west of the Minsk region. These are Myadel, Vileika, Postavy and Smorgon districts. The park stretches for 34 km from north to south, and for 59 km from east to west. The administration of the reserve is located in the village of Naroch.
General information
Today the Naroch National Park covers an area of 97.3 thousand hectares. Of these, 66.8 thousand are part of the park, the rest of the land belongs to other land users. These are agricultural enterprises.
The purpose of education
In 1999, the Naroch National Park was established by the Decree of the President of Belarus. The purpose of education is the preservation of the natural complex and the group of lakes, animal and vegetablepeace characteristic of the Belarusian Lakeland.
The territory of the park is guarded by the inspector-jaeger service of the park and forestry workers.
Narochansky National Park - regime of protection and nature management
In order to maintain the status of a protected area, the Narochansky park is divided into functional zones. All of them have their own corresponding mode:
1. The protected area, which occupies 8.4% of the park. It is forbidden for unauthorized persons to be here without special permission. This area includes:
- most of the Blue Lakes complex;
- Cheremshitsa swamp massif;
- 350 hectares of woodland,
- island on Lake Naroch.
All activities are prohibited here, except for security measures and scientific work.
2. Zone of regulated (partial) use. It occupies 57.6% of the total area of the park. In the allotted areas, it is allowed to mow hay, graze livestock, pick berries and mushrooms, and fish. Reforestation, excursions and other activities that do not contradict the purpose of the zone are allowed.
3. Recreational area (1, 2%)
It was created to accommodate institutions of sanatorium treatment, recreation and entertainment for local residents and guests, for various public events. This zone includes sanatoriums and he alth resorts, beaches, parks, meadows, where there are many vacationers.
4. Economic zone (32.8%)
Designed for the construction of structures, the implementation of economic and industrial, commercial,tourism activities.
Vegetation
Narochansky National Park is of great interest to scientists around the world. This is due to the great diversity of vegetation in this area. This region belongs to the subzone of dark coniferous oak forests, which is dominated by coniferous massifs, lowland meadows and high peat bogs.
Vegetation covers more than 50 thousand hectares. These places are characterized by pine forests with mountain ash and juniper in the undergrowth, and with a huge amount of lingonberries, heather, mosses and lichens.
There are birch-aspen and birch forests, alder forests. Some areas are occupied by broadleaf-coniferous and ash forests with an undergrowth of honeysuckle, hazel, buckthorn euonymus, and grass cover dominated by bracken.
Rare plants
The list of endangered and rare species already listed in the Red Book includes more than thirty species. These are mountain arnica, spring primrose, forest anemone, European swimsuit, meadow backache, noble copse orchis, etc.
To expand the collection fund of trees and shrubs, increase the range of material required for planting and significantly expand the seed base in the park, work is underway to create an arboretum that will occupy an area of more than sixteen hectares.
Animal world
Narochansky national park, flora and faunawhich is surprisingly diverse, has a network of reservoirs, which allows the existence of a huge complex of aquatic animals. These are fish, terrestrial coastal vertebrates, a huge number of waterfowl, especially during migrations. At least 243 species of vertebrates (terrestrial) live in the park.
Birds
The local forests are especially rich in birds - ninety-five species of birds are concentrated in them. Among them are representatives of the northern taiga complex, such as the hairy owl, hazel grouse, nutcracker and others. The aquatic ornithocomplex is also represented by 35 species. There are 33 species of birds living in open spaces, 2 rare species live in raised bogs - the curlew, the white partridge. 14 species of birds can be found near settlements.
Ungulates
The forests of the Naroch region have become winter habitats for ungulates. They are unable to provide accommodation for large populations of wild boar, elk, roe deer throughout the year.
Pisces
Narochansky National Park can be proud of the presence of 32 species of fish in rivers and lakes. Among them are brook trout, minnow, chub, char, quicksand, stickleback and others.
Lakes and rivers
Narochansky National Park differs from many other institutions of this type, an extensive hydrographic network. Of particular interest to scientists are the lakes of the park, which are combined into several groups:
- Narochanskaya group (lakes Myastro, Batorino, Naroch and Beloe).
- Myadel groupconsists of a number of small and medium-sized reservoirs.
- Boldukskaya group is located on the territory of the Blue Lakes reserve. These are lakes Glublya, Bolduk, Yachmenets, Imsharets, Glubelka, Dead.
- The Svir group consists of large shallow lakes (Vishnevskoye, Svir) and a number of smaller ones - Glukhoe, Svirnishche, Tuscha and others.
Small rivers
Narochansky National Park has the rivers Naroch and Stracha on its territory.
Naroch originates from the lake of the same name. It has a valley with a noticeable floodplain, the width of which is from 300 to 600 meters. The river bed is winding, in some areas canalized. Width - from 8 to 16 meters.
The Stracha River originates in Lake M. Shvakshty, it is distinguished by a poorly developed valley with gentle slopes and a narrow floodplain. The channel is very winding, its width is 15 meters. These rivers are great for water tourism.
Rest
There are 36 natural monuments of local and republican significance in the Naroch park. Here are created such reserves as:
- "Blue lakes".
- Shvakshty and Cheremshitsy.
- Cherevka Peninsula.
- "Rudakovo", "Nekasetsky", "Stepchildren".
In the park there is a large resort area of the Republic of Belarus, which unites 11 sanatoriums and boarding houses. Nowadays, it is actively developing due to the successful implementation of the state program.
In the park "Narochansky" designed forthere are about 30 routes for tourists, multi-day cycling, hiking and water trips are held. 16 tourist camps have been built on the shores of nine lakes.
In the summer, everyone can take a helicopter trip and see these picturesque places from above. In addition, you can take part in fishing and hunting tours, spearfishing, diving.
Dendrological Garden
Many tourists will certainly be interested in the dendrological garden. It was created in 2002 on the shores of lakes Myastro and Naroch and bears the name of S. A. Gomza. Here is a unique collection of 400 species of trees, herbs and shrubs.
How to get where to stay
Today, many people come to rest in the Naroch National Park. How to get here? Pretty simple. The most convenient way to get there is by car, along the highways in the direction of the village of Naroch. The road from Minsk will take no more than 2 hours.
Route taxis and buses run from the central bus station in Minsk. The Minsk-Naroch route will suit you.
All guests are offered to stay in a comfortable modern complex "Naroch". You can also stay in a hotel or camping cottages.
