Upper Liswarta Forest Landscape Park

The Landscape Park "Lasy nad Górną Liswartą" (Forests on the Upper Liswarta) is an area of exceptional natural, cultural, and historical value, located in the Silesian Voivodeship. Established in December 1998, it covers an area of 51,134 hectares, 60% of which is forested. The park is characterized by rich flora, including protected species such as *Sphagnum girgensohnii* and the Catawba rhododendron (*Rhododendron catawbiense*). Within the park, there are 54 natural monuments, largely consisting of individual trees, and 112 historical monuments, including churches, palace complexes, and cemeteries. Among the notable historical spatial layouts are churches such as the Church of Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary in Boronów and the Church of St. Lawrence in Kochanowice. The park is home to numerous remnants of manor farms, cemeteries, and fortifications from World War II, highlighting its historical significance. Tourism also thrives here, with numerous trails and educational paths winding through picturesque landscapes, including routes past natural monuments and nature reserves. This area is an important center for nature conservation, focusing on the protection of forest complexes, forest meadows, and the preservation of unique ecosystems. There are both full and partial protections for plant species, underscoring the park's biodiversity. The park hosts many species of mammals, birds, and fish, making it an attractive destination for nature observation. The history of the park dates back to attempts to delineate its boundaries in the 1980s, demonstrating long-standing efforts to protect this area. From an ecological perspective, the Landscape Park "Lasy nad Górną Liswartą" forms ecological corridors connecting it with neighboring forest complexes, facilitating animal migration and maintaining biodiversity. An additional advantage of the park is its ecological sites, such as "Bagno w Jeziorze" (Swamp in the Lake) or "Jeziorko" (Little Lake), which contribute to the protection of not only plants but also the habitats of many fauna species.