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{{short description|National park in Poland}}
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{{Infobox protected area
| name = Drawno National Park
| name = Drawa National Park
| native_name = Drawieński Park Narodowy
| alt_name = Drawieński Park Narodowy
| iucn_category = II
| iucn_category = II
| image = Drawienski Park Narodowy - jezioro Ostrowieckie 1.jpg
| caption = Ostrowieckie lake
| photo = Drawienski Park Narodowy - jezioro Ostrowieckie 1.jpg
| photo_caption = Ostrowieckie Lake
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| location = North-west [[Poland]]
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[[File:POL Drawieński Park Narodowy LOGO.svg|185px|center]]
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| area = 113.42 km²
Park logo with [[European otter]]
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| established = 1990
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| location = North-west [[Poland]]
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| governing_body = Ministry of the Environment
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| coords = {{coord|53.13|N|15.45|E|source:dewiki_region:PL_type:landmark|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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| area = {{convert|113.42|km²|abbr=on}}
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| established = 1990
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| governing_body = Ministry of the Environment
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'''Drawno National Park''' ({{lang-pl|Drawieński Park Narodowy}}) is located in north-western [[Poland]], on the border of [[Greater Poland Voivodeship|Greater Poland]], [[Lubusz Voivodeship|Lubusz]] and [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship|West Pomeranian]] Voivodeships. The Park is a part of the huge Drawska Forest (Puszcza Drawska), which lies on the vast Drawska Plain. It was created in 1990 and initially covered 86.91 km². Later, it was enlarged to {{convert|113.42|km2|sqmi}} of which forests account for 96.14 km² (3.68 km² is designated as a strictly protected area), and water bodies cover 9.37 km².
'''Drawa National Park''' ({{langx|pl|Drawieński Park Narodowy}}) is located in north-western [[Poland]], on the border of [[Greater Poland Voivodeship|Greater Poland]], [[Lubusz Voivodeship|Lubusz]] and [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship|West Pomeranian]] Voivodeships. The park is a part of the huge Drawsko Forest (Puszcza Drawska), which lies on the vast Drawsko Plain. It takes its name from the River [[Drawa]]. The national park was created in 1990 and initially covered 86.91&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Later, it was enlarged to {{convert|113.42|km2|sqmi}} of which forests account for 96.14&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> (3.68&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> is designated as a strictly protected area), and water bodies cover 9.37&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


==Geology==
==Geology==
Although the park is located on Drawsk Plain, it does not necessarily mean that it is flat. There are picturesque and deep valleys of the [[Drawa]] and Plociczna rivers as well as numerous water channels, lakes and peat-bogs. In some places the height can vary by 30 meters within 500 meters. This is quite remarkable for a plain. The highest hill (106 m) is located near the Martew lake, in northern part of the Park. The soil in the park is of poor quality and it mainly consists of sand.
Over 80 percent of its area is covered with forests – the great and monumental Drawa Forest stretching from the Drawa Lake District to the Noteć River. It is mostly made up of beech and pine trees.
There are picturesque and deep valleys of the [[Drawa]] and Plociczna rivers as well as numerous water channels, lakes and peat-bogs. In some places the height can vary by 30 meters within 500 meters. The highest hill (106 m) is located near the Martew lake, in northern part of the park. The soil in the park is of poor quality and it mainly consists of sand.


==Protection needs==
==Protection needs==
{{stack|[[Image:Drawienski Park Narodowy - ruiny Wegorni.jpg|thumb|right|Plocziczna River, ruins of old eel trap]]}}
One of main reasons for the creation of the park was the need for to protect valuable areas along the [[Drawa]] and Plocziczna rivers. The Drawa creates interesting [[valleys]] and hollows and 40 km of the river is within the borders of the park. The river flows at a quite fast pace, which makes it similar to rivers located in mountains. The Drawa kayaking trail is one of the most picturesque in Poland. Lakes include the [[meromictic]] lake Czarne (3.7 km²).
One of main reasons for the creation of the park was the need for to protect valuable areas along the [[Drawa]] and Plocziczna rivers. The Drawa creates interesting [[valleys]] and hollows and 40&nbsp;km of the river is within the borders of the park. The river flows at a quite fast pace, which makes it similar to rivers located in mountains. The Drawa kayaking trail is one of the most picturesque in Poland. Lakes include the [[meromictic]] lake Czarne (3.7&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>).


===Flora===
===Flora and Funga===
There are several interesting species of flora in Drawski National Park, a mong them 210 species of [[mushroom]]s, and [[oak]]s up to 400 years old. The oldest trees are strictly protected in the Radecin Preserve. Trees exceeding 81 years old cover 40% of the forested area of the park.
There are several interesting species of flora in Drawski National Park, among them 210 species of [[mushroom]]s, and [[oak]] trees up to 400 years old. The oldest trees are strictly protected in the Radecin Preserve. Trees older than 81 years old cover 40% of the forested area of the park.


===Fauna===
===Fauna===
[[Image:Drawienski Park Narodowy - rozlewisko za Wegornia.jpg|thumb|left|Drawa National Park near [[Węgornia]]]]
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Animal life is very rich. There are 129 species of [[bird]]s, 40 species of [[mammal]]s, 7 species of [[reptile]]s and 13 species of [[amphibian]]s. The good quality of water in the lakes and rivers enables various species of fish to flourish.


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There are 129 species of [[bird]]s, 40 species of [[mammal]]s, 7 species of [[reptile]]s and 13 species of [[amphibian]]s. The good quality of water in the lakes and rivers enables various species of fish to flourish.
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The area of the Park was regarded as unfit for human settlement in the past when it was located on the border between Poland and Western Pomerania (later Prussia) and only since the 17th century have its forests been settled by humans.


[[Roe deer]], [[red deer]] and [[wild boar]] are very common in the national park. The park also hosts high populations of [[eurasian otter]] and [[Eurasian beaver|beaver]]. Occasionally [[moose]] and [[gray wolf]] can be found in the park.<ref>[http://dpn.pl/fauna official website of the drawa national park (polish)]</ref>
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The park is crossed by four attractive tourist trails, for both walking and kayaking. There are campsites and - within some distance - hotels. The number of visiting tourists increases year by year.

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The area in the past, when it was located on the border between Poland and Western Pomerania (later Prussia), was regarded as unsuitable for human settlement and only since the 17th century have its forests been cleared for settlement.

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The park is crossed by four attractive tourist trails, for both walking and kayaking. There are camping sites and within some distance hotels. The number of visiting tourists has been increasing year on year.


The park has its headquarters in the town of [[Drawno]], in [[Choszczno County]].
The park has its headquarters in the town of [[Drawno]], in [[Choszczno County]].

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.lkp.org.pl/dpn/ Drawno National Park]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090503093044/http://www.dpn.pl/content.php?cms_id=99&lang=eng Drawa National Park]


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[[Category:National parks of Poland]]
[[Category:National parks of Poland]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1990]]

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[[Category:Parks in Lubusz Voivodeship]]
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[[Category:Central European mixed forests]]

Latest revision as of 10:47, 27 October 2024

Drawa National Park
Drawieński Park Narodowy
Ostrowieckie Lake
Park logo with European otter
Map
LocationNorth-west Poland
Coordinates53°08′N 15°27′E / 53.13°N 15.45°E / 53.13; 15.45
Area113.42 km2 (43.79 sq mi)
Established1990
Governing bodyMinistry of the Environment

Drawa National Park (Polish: Drawieński Park Narodowy) is located in north-western Poland, on the border of Greater Poland, Lubusz and West Pomeranian Voivodeships. The park is a part of the huge Drawsko Forest (Puszcza Drawska), which lies on the vast Drawsko Plain. It takes its name from the River Drawa. The national park was created in 1990 and initially covered 86.91 km2. Later, it was enlarged to 113.42 square kilometres (43.79 sq mi) of which forests account for 96.14 km2 (3.68 km2 is designated as a strictly protected area), and water bodies cover 9.37 km2.

Geology

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Over 80 percent of its area is covered with forests – the great and monumental Drawa Forest stretching from the Drawa Lake District to the Noteć River. It is mostly made up of beech and pine trees.

There are picturesque and deep valleys of the Drawa and Plociczna rivers as well as numerous water channels, lakes and peat-bogs. In some places the height can vary by 30 meters within 500 meters. The highest hill (106 m) is located near the Martew lake, in northern part of the park. The soil in the park is of poor quality and it mainly consists of sand.

Protection needs

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Plocziczna River, ruins of old eel trap

One of main reasons for the creation of the park was the need for to protect valuable areas along the Drawa and Plocziczna rivers. The Drawa creates interesting valleys and hollows and 40 km of the river is within the borders of the park. The river flows at a quite fast pace, which makes it similar to rivers located in mountains. The Drawa kayaking trail is one of the most picturesque in Poland. Lakes include the meromictic lake Czarne (3.7 km2).

Flora and Funga

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There are several interesting species of flora in Drawski National Park, among them 210 species of mushrooms, and oak trees up to 400 years old. The oldest trees are strictly protected in the Radecin Preserve. Trees older than 81 years old cover 40% of the forested area of the park.

Fauna

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Drawa National Park near Węgornia

There are 129 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, 7 species of reptiles and 13 species of amphibians. The good quality of water in the lakes and rivers enables various species of fish to flourish.

Roe deer, red deer and wild boar are very common in the national park. The park also hosts high populations of eurasian otter and beaver. Occasionally moose and gray wolf can be found in the park.[1]

The area in the past, when it was located on the border between Poland and Western Pomerania (later Prussia), was regarded as unsuitable for human settlement and only since the 17th century have its forests been cleared for settlement.

The park is crossed by four attractive tourist trails, for both walking and kayaking. There are camping sites and within some distance hotels. The number of visiting tourists has been increasing year on year.

The park has its headquarters in the town of Drawno, in Choszczno County.

References

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  1. ^ official website of the drawa national park (polish)
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