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Encyclopedy of Nature - Shrubs and Herbs (vol. 38)

This volume includes 42 species of plants found in the forests and in the ecotone zone. Most of them are commonly encountered throughout the country, but some - such as Yellow Oxeye (Telekia speciosa) and Comfrey (Symphytum cordatum) - we can only find in the mountains. Only one - Swedish Whitebeam (Sorbus intermedia) - is subject to strict protection. Two of the species – Fig Buttercup (Ficaria verna) and Field Mint (Mentha arvensis) – are described much wider than the other. The book can be purchased on www.encyklopediaprzyrody.pl

Next volumes of the "Encyclopedy of Nature"

In recent months 3 new volumes of the "Encyclopedy of Nature" have been published. They are dedicated to the plants which can be find on meadows, in the water and swamps, and the medicinal plants. The books present both rare and common, grand and tiny species. Each volume is richly illustrated and besides the descriptions contains a lot of interesting curiosities.

Photo Contest in Magurski National Park

At the end of November at the headquarters in Krempna Magurski NP I had the pleasure - as one of the judges - evaluate the photographic works submitted for the eighth edition of the photo contest. This time the title was "Small and large animals in the wild." The choice was difficult but after much deliberation we were able to select the best work. They can be viewed at the park web page: http://www.magurskipn.pl/index.php?d=artykul&kat=74&art=739