Czarnorzecko-Strzyżowski Landscape Park

The Czarnorzecko-Strzyżowski Landscape Park is a picturesque area located in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, established in 1993. It covers an area of 256.54 km² and is part of the Complex of Carpathian Landscape Parks, whose buffer zone encompasses an additional 340.74 km². The park is distinguished by beautiful mountain ranges, with the highest peak being Sucha Góra, which stands at 591 meters above sea level. Among the natural formations are sandstone outcrops shaped by erosion, some of which have been designated as natural monuments. The area is rich in networks of streams, including scenic gorge sections of the Stobnica and Wisłok rivers. Fifty percent of the area is occupied by agricultural land, while the rest consists of natural forests, primarily fir, beech, and pine. Less common species such as pedunculate oaks, European larches, and hornbeams can also be found here. The park is home to 40 species of protected mountain plants, including spring snowflakes, giant horsetails, and deadly nightshades. The park's fauna also includes numerous protected animal species such as Eurasian eagle-owls, lesser spotted eagles, Eurasian lynxes, otters, and wolves. Within the park, there are three nature reserves: Prządki named after Professor Henryk Świdziński, Góra Chełm, and Herby, while three additional reserves are located within its buffer zone, including Cisy w Malinówce and Kretówki. Thus, the area combines natural aspects with rich flora and fauna as well as significant landscape values, making it an important site for biodiversity conservation and for tourists seeking the natural attractions of the Podkarpacie region.