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Hunting
Sarny należą do najważniejszych zwierząt łownych spotykanych na terenach Nadleśnictwa. Fot. Taviphoto/Fotolia
Kaczki to najczęściej spotykane ptaki na terenie Nadleśnictwa.
Dziki są jednymi z najliczniejszych zwierząt spotykanych w Lasach Nadleśnictwa. Fot. Jerzy Wilanowski
Wilki bytujące w Ośrodku Hodowli Zwierzyny. Fot. Mateusz Kozdęba
Forests are inhabited by about 60% of all 618 species of vertebrate living in Poland. Development of civilization has upset the ancient equilibrium and rules that govern forest ecosystems, which also affects the life of forest animals. This is why their number, welfare and activities aimed at preventing damage caused by animals are regulated by Polish and EU law.
Forests of Szprotawa Forest District are inhabited by many animals – mammals and birds. The most important big game species living in the forests are Deer, Roe Deer and Wild Boar. In recent years observations made by local foresters suggest that there are about 400 Deer, 2050 Roe Deer and 900 Wild Boars in the Forest District. The group of large predators has been joined by wolves that live in the area of Lower Silesian Wilderness.
There are also 15 small game species, including 6 most common and numerous species. The most numerous species living within Szprotawa Forest District are Hare and Fox, but there are also Badgers, Martens, Raccoon Dogs, Polecats and Muskrats.
Szprotawa Forest District consists of 10 hunting circuits managed by 9 hunts. One hunting circuit is excluded from leasing and it is managed by the Forest District Inspectorate. It is used for the purposes of Animal Breeding Centre. All hunts and Animal Breeding Centre are responsible for the execution of hunting economy, protection of game and management of their resources.
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Natural monuments
Natural monuments
"Chrobry" jesienią. Fot. Jerzy Wilanowski
Dąb "Chrobry" porą zimową. Fot. Jerzy Wilanowski
Tablica informacyjna. Fot. Jerzy Wilanowski
Natural monuments are usually single specimen of animated and inanimate nature. The most common natural monuments to be found in forests are the oldest and largest trees. In 2012 there were almost 11 000 natural monuments in Poland, including 8500 trees.
There are 22 natural monuments within the territory of Szprotawa Forest District.
"Chrobry" Oak is the most impressive natural monument in this area. It has been protected since 1966. It is the oldest specimen of this species in Poland and its estimated age is 750 years. The tree grows in the vicinity of "Buczyna Szprotawska" Nature Reserve, close to the village of Piotrowice. It is noteworthy that its acorns were blessed by Pope John Paul II during pilgrimage of foresters to Vatican in 2004. 500 seedlings produced from these acorns at nursery farm in Rudy Raciborskie were planted all over Poland as so-called "Pope's Oaks" to commemorate the Polish Pope.
