“Moravian Amazon” set to enjoy protected status after decades of debate
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- 03 Apr 2023
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The confluence of the Morava and Dyje rivers in South Moravia is set to be declared a protected landscape area, the Ministry of Environment has just announced. The “Moravian Amazon”, as it is sometimes referred to, contains the largest complex of alluvial forests in Central Europe – and may even be declared a national park in the future.
Considered one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of Moravia, Soutok (literally “confluence”) contains many rare and endangered species of animals, such as the common hornbill or the golden eagle. However, it is perhaps best-known for the ancient oaks that look on to the meandering flows of water in the surrounding wetlands.
Talks between the local forest administration and environmentalists about whether this area should become a protected zone have been dragging on for more three decades.
However, on Monday the Ministry of the Environment and the regional South Moravian government jointly announced that Soutok will become a protected landscape area.
Deputy Environment Minister Petr Hladík explained the reasoning behind this step. Read More…
