Old-Growth Trees

Features Old-Growth Trees

The region of Malesh and Pijanec is locatedin the far eastern part of the Republic of NorthMacedonia and covers an area of 1 414 km2.It is rich with numerous natural values,among which are the forest tree species andthe various forests which make the regionparticularly interesting for visitors.
The old-growth trees found in this region arelong-standing plant organisms that representa long life and development period, as well asliving memorials that can only be created andshaped by nature through its overallbiochemical and historical influences.
Total 45 old-growth trees are identified,described and marked in several localitiessuch as: Paruca, Goten, Govedarnik,Chengino Kale, Dimlivo Prisoe, Kosevica,Vratislavci, Svinjo Brdo, Selnik and Dulica.These trees have invaluable significance forthe biodiversity and stability of forestecosystems and contribute to the overallnatural ambient of the forest as a whole.
Theinformation and data they contain in terms ofthe genuine genetic resources of the species,climate change and other influences are veryimportant and are of great interest to thescience and society.