The nature of Belarus is a unique heritage of the relict ecosystem

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:46

The nature of Belarus is one of the most unique, amazing and exciting phenomena on the planet. This is a land without seas and high mountain ranges. But on the other hand, there are a lot of dense forests, meadows, swamps of unique origin, picturesque rivers and lakes of glacial origin with crystal clear water.

Nature of Belarus: description

Thousands of years ago, before the arrival of the Oka Glacier, the climate in the region was relatively warm. Mixed forests (pine, spruce, birch) with vegetation and fauna typical of such places prevailed here. But after the glacier melted, everything changed dramatically. Elevations appeared, plains formed, melting ice formed lakes with numerous islands in the depressions.

In the era between successive glaciers, flora and fauna changed, adapting to climate change. Along with pines and firs, oaks, hornbeams and firs appeared. The shores of the lakes were overgrown, vast territories turned into swamps.

From the height of the flight, present-day Belarus appears to the eyea green carpet with smoky hills covered with forests and hollows of bluish lakes between them. The average soil height is 160 m above sea level. The climate is continental, temperate, humid. Winter temperatures are 5–10 degrees below zero on average. In summer - up to 20 degrees of heat.

Nature of the native land: Belarus, regions

Vitebsk region is famous for its blue lakes. There are hundreds of them here. The largest array is concentrated in the Yelnya nature reserve and in the Braslav Lakes national park, where unique and most picturesque corners of nature are located.

Grodno region is known as an architectural gem of the region. But it is famous not only for the ancient castles of the eminent dynasties of Europe and majestic churches. The picturesque nature of Belarus in this western region is represented by the flora and fauna of Belovezhskaya Pushcha.

In the Gomel region there are unique oak forests of the floodplain forest, reminiscent of the jungle. These places are famous for the richest flora and fauna, they are the hallmark of the Pripyatsky National Park.

The main ski resorts and Olympic facilities of Belarus are located in the Minsk region. In addition, the Naroch National Park is a landmark of the region.

The trade route known in history "from the Varangians to the Greeks" once ran through the Mogilev region. This is a section of the Dnieper floodplain with unique nature. This region was once chosen by great emperors for their castles and residences.

Landscapes of unique importance

Monumentsnature of Belarus - these are objects of natural origin, preserved in the maximum possible original form. Some of them are classified as non-refundable items. They are unique both ecologically, scientifically and historically. Many of the monuments are protected at the local, provincial and state levels.

Not so long ago, one of the printed editions of the region conducted a survey among readers to find out the most significant sights of the region. Among the most famous architectural and historical monuments were named: Brest and Bobruisk fortresses, a church in Budslav, St. Sophia Cathedral and Mir Castle, two natural “pearls” were included in the list of the seven wonders of the region: Belovezhskaya Pushcha and Lake Naroch.

In addition to these reserved places, there are more than one "seven" of natural monuments. First of all, these are, of course, unique parks, "Narochansky" and "Pripyatsky", as well as the Berezinsky Reserve with a unique array of all types of swamps.

It is impossible not to mention the Blue Spring - a small lake with amazingly clear emerald water. Before breaking through to the surface from the bowels of the earth from a depth of about 200 m, it passes through filtration in the deposits of writing chalk, which is an excellent adsorbent. The grove of black birches is unique in its kind. The colonies of bats of the Barbastella reserve have a significant place. And there are hundreds of similar places that are of great importance in the preservation of flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

Belovezhskaya Pushcha

Thisa unique array is located on the border with Poland. The nature of Belarus in it is represented by a primary relict forest. The ecosystem was assessed and declared protected six centuries ago. Even then, prohibitions were introduced in the region when hunting for a large animal. The symbol of the Pushcha and the entire region is the bison (European bison). Only here its population has been restored in its natural environment.

Giant trees 400-600 years old are the property of the forest. There are more than 1000 such copies. The king-oak - a tree with a trunk about two meters in diameter and a height of 46 meters - has been growing there for about 800 years. Relic forests preserved in these places are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lake Naroch

This natural reservoir is the largest and cleanest in the region. Its bottom can be seen at a depth of 10 meters. It is covered with shells and sand. There are more than 20 species of fish here. Birds listed in the Red Book nest in the vicinity.

Its beaches are ideal for relaxation, and sapropelic mud extracted from the bottom is used for healing and treating many ailments. Numerous wells bring to the surface mineral water widely used in balneotherapy.

The nature of Belarus is an island of natural tranquility in the seething stream of time. Touching a piece of her is a rare pleasure, still available in this age of intense technological development.