The Tuchola Pinewoods are a land of uniquely beautiful landscape. This is the kingdom of blue streams and lakes. They delight their power and majesty, not only the nature. The Tuchola Pinewoods cover more than 250 thousands hectares of forest. The Tuchola Pinewoods

Interesting facts When we are in the Tuchola Forest we should visit the Swamp Grzybna, nature reserve. Interestingly, there are also: Tleń – the fishing village located next to forests and the expense of water. Now, this is a tourist resort. Mątwa – the river which is flowing from the matasek lake. It is very beautiful- the lake is in the shape of the letter U Kuźnica – the nature reserve. this is to protect the swamps and the pines. Osiecza – the holiday village on the Prusina river. People who live there are called Borowiaki.

Continued curiosities Viewpoint: People, who want to relax and rest, can look down on the Tuchola Pinewoods. They have to go to the viewpoint which is next to the Charzykowskie Lake. A island is called the Bachorska Island or the Love Island on this lake.

Shape and location of area The Tuchola Forest National Park is located in North Poland in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The area was formed after the last ice age. There are sandy plains and lake channels in this forest. There are 21 lakes in the Tuchola Pinewoods.

History The Tuchola Pinewoods were created in It is one of 23 National Parks in Poland. The protect of Nature in Tuchola has a long tradition. There is a short distance from the forester's lodge in Bachorz. On July 3rd 2009, it had undergone renovations, and now it is protect against damage. This is stored in the Tuchola Pinewoods National Park. It is waiting for a decent place that is provided in part of the museum designed and Education Centre - Life Sciences Chocinski Mlyn.

Animal World There live a lot of varied species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects in the Tuchola Forest National Park.

Różanka- lives in stagnant waters and slow flowing. It has been found the occurrence in the lake Płęsno. Koza- lives in stagnant waters and slow flowing Koza- lives in stagnant waters and slow flowing. It stated its presence in Struga Seven Lakes sections connecting the lake. Sielawa- It is a species with a short life cycle and high mortality Sielawa- It is a species with a short life cycle and high mortality.

Whitefish - spawning begins in late autumn when water temperature of about 4.5 ° C Whitefish - spawning begins in late autumn when water temperature of about 4.5 ° C. Adder - is the only venomous snake living in Poland Adder - is the only venomous snake living in Poland. Length reaches 75 cm Bielik- large bird of prey Bielik- large bird of prey. It is a bird settled and partly itinerant.

Eagle Owl - Eagle Owl - is the largest European owl. Coloration owl is dark brown, dotted on the whole numerous bars and spots. Whip - Whip - This is a very interesting bird, the size of a pigeon. Its plumage isn't very colorful. Pygmy shrew - Pygmy shrew - is the smallest mammal living in Poland under strict protection. It has a distinctive, elongated snout with large sensory hair.

Hare - is among the game animals. His fur (sedge) has a gray color - like him to the ground. Bats Bats - are the only mammals that possessed the ability of active flight.. Beaver - Beaver - the largest rodent in Europe, living in varied aquatic environment.

fox fox - a mammal of the Canidae family of the order of prey classified as game animals. Boar - Boar - belongs to a wild game animals. It occurs in forests throughout the country. Deer - Deer - belongs to a wild game animals. Deer are animals large forest complexes, cautious and alert.

Plants Twinflower (Linnaea Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a species of plant from family zimoziołowatych Lake Lobelia (Lobelia Lake Lobelia (Lobelia dortmanna) species of plant from the bluebell family Sundew (Drosera Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) plant species from sundew family

Isoetes Lake (Isoetes lacustris Isoetes Lake (Isoetes lacustris) species of plant class forkbeards multicolour. Helichrysum sand (Helichrysum Helichrysum sand (Helichrysum arenarium) is a species plant of the Asteraceae family Marsh tea (Ledum Marsh tea (Ledum palustre), a species of plant of the heath family.

Lichens (Lichenes) the traditional name for a large group of fungi. Liverworts (Marchantiophyta) class of plants formerly a class in the class bryophytes. Mosses (Bryophyta) cluster of plants including small, reaching from 1 to 10 cm in height organisms

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Presentation developed: Martyna Grzybowska Joanna Olenderska Dominik Taczkowski