Babia Góra National Park

Babiogórski National Park (BgPN) is a picturesque national park located in southern Poland, within the borders of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, established in 1954. The park encompasses the highest peak of the Żywiec Beskids, Diablak (1,725 meters above sea level), and diverse vegetation zones, making it a place of unique natural beauty. The park is home to 650 species of vascular plants and 38 species of mammals, including rare predators such as wolves, lynxes, and brown bears. The diverse fauna also includes numerous bird species, such as black grouse, partridges, and various woodpeckers. The park is rich in unique plants like laserwort and alpine mouse-ear, as well as many mosaic habitats, including forest complexes and ponds. In 1977, BgPN was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and in 1997, its area was expanded to 3,391.55 hectares. In Zawoja, where the park's headquarters is located, an Educational Center has been established to conduct educational activities on nature conservation. The vegetation is diverse and arranged in altitudinal zones, allowing for the observation of many unique species in their natural environment. Each year, the park attracts over 100,000 visitors, thanks to its diverse educational trails and stunning views. An additional advantage is its rich invertebrate fauna, with around 3,500 species, making the park an interesting destination for entomologists and naturalists.