Boguszyce Forest
More than 70 hectares of green space between Boguszyce, Miodary and the valley of the Boguszyce Stream. It is more than just a forest — it is a protected part of the landscape where water, trees, meadows and wild species form one of the most valuable natural areas in the region.
Why is it important?
Boguszyce Forest protects valuable habitats associated with the Oleśnica valley and the Boguszyce Stream. Particularly important are the well-preserved alder-ash riparian forests — wet woodlands dominated by black alder, European ash, pedunculate oak and field elm.
This place is important not only for plants. Numerous animal species have been recorded in the area, including amphibians, waterbirds and rare invertebrates associated with wet meadows and river valleys.
total area of the ecological site
year it was designated as an ecological site
recorded species of vascular plants
Oleśnica and Boguszyce Stream Valley (code PLH020091)
Riparian forests, wetlands and pond shores
Water shapes the character of this place. Wet meadows, reed beds, riparian forests and the shores of Boguszyce Lake form a mosaic of habitats that supports biodiversity. Areas like these are especially valuable because they connect forest, water and open landscapes.
- alder-ash riparian forests
- wet meadows and reed beds
- Boguszyce Stream
- Boguszyce Lake
- amphibian breeding sites
- waterbird refuge
Life hidden in the valley
More than 160 species of vascular plants and valuable riparian plant communities.
Amphibians, waterbirds, insects, beavers, otters and other species associated with wet habitats.
Violet copper — a rare butterfly for which the valley is particularly important.
Violet copper
Lycaena helle – a butterfly species from the Lycaenidae family. It inhabits wet meadows and clearings, often of a semi-natural character. The caterpillars feed on bistort and viviparous bistort. The European population is declining, and the species is classified by the IUCN as Near Threatened. In Poland, it is considered vulnerable to extinction and is under strict species protection.
Sources and materials
This page was prepared using information from publicly available historical materials and studies. The content was written and edited specifically for the Boguszyczanie project.