Bialowieza Forest, stretching across the Polish Belo Russian border, is considered to be the best preserved primeval lowland forest in Europe. Its high biological value and natural character result from its long-term conservation by Lithuanian Princes, Polish Kings and Russian Czars protecting it as favourite hunting grounds. Due to appreciation of the unique values of the Forest, Bialowieza National Park was established in 1921. The rich structure of Bialowieza's forest creates ecological niches, settled by thousands of organisms. You can also find the Black Stork, Crane, Hazel Grouse and numerous Raptors.
Trees grow old in the primeval forest, reaching enormous proportions.
The oldest Oaks are more than 500 years old, 42m high, with 2m diameters, containing more that 55m3 of wood. Even Sallow Shrub reaches 32m in height.