Miedzichowski Landscape Park

Miedzichowski Landscape Park, located in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, is the smallest landscape park in Poland, covering an area of 1,432.28 hectares. It was established in 1986 as part of the Pszczew Landscape Park and adopted its current name in 2019. The park is protected under a resolution of the Greater Poland Regional Assembly and aims to preserve the post-glacial landscape and rare species of fauna and flora. Within the park, one can find monuments of Olęder architecture, especially around Nowa Silna, as well as remnants of a Lusatian culture settlement. Miedzichowski Landscape Park is part of the Natura 2000 network, which protects both birds and their habitats. The park features two natural monuments: a pedunculate oak and a small-leaved linden, as well as several ecological use areas aimed at protecting local ecosystems. The park's flora is dominated by pine forests, peat bogs, and aquatic communities, while its fauna is characterized by waterbirds and a rich variety of butterfly species. Climate change and invasive mammal and plant species pose the greatest threats to the park's nature. Miedzichowski Landscape Park offers opportunities for ecotourism due to its low population density and the presence of hiking and cycling trails, though some sections may be challenging to navigate. Tourist routes, such as the blue hiking trail from Trzciel to Pszczew and the cycling routes of the Miedzichowo municipality, allow visitors to explore the charms of this unique area.