State Forests http://www.lasy.gov.pl/en http://www.lasy.gov.pl/logo.png News Frequently Asked Questions about the Białowieża Forest The State Forests consistently invest in fire protection system The heatwave that is sweeping through Europe was also the cause for great fires in Sweden and Greece; the fire also destroyed forests in Germany. Every few days, more forest fires in Europe and the United States are being reported. Unfortunately, the heatwave continues and high temperatures also threaten our forests. For many years, the State Forests have been extending their system to help fight the fire. „Poland saves the bison" Forum ‘Poland played a key role in the restoration of bison. Today, we are proud that almost one third of bison’s worldwide population lives in our country.’ said Małgorzata Golińska, Secretary of State in Ministry of Environment, in her opening speech on 13 June 2018, at forum held in Warsaw. The heart of the Carpathians in good hands! Forests, which by WWF Poland are called ‘the Carpathian Forest’, are located in the Bircza Forest District (Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Krosno). International Day of Forests 2018 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities. MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF CJEU ‘Poland is a state governed by the rule of law, therefore respecting the opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice’ comments the Minister of the Environment Henryk Kowalczyk upon the Advocate General’s opinion on the Białowieża Forest, issued on 20 February. Fire danger zones Beskid Sądecki Forest Live transmission Recommended
The State Forests consistently invest in fire protection system The heatwave that is sweeping through Europe was also the cause for great fires in Sweden and Greece; the fire also destroyed forests in Germany. Every few days, more forest fires in Europe and the United States are being reported. Unfortunately, the heatwave continues and high temperatures also threaten our forests. For many years, the State Forests have been extending their system to help fight the fire.
„Poland saves the bison" Forum ‘Poland played a key role in the restoration of bison. Today, we are proud that almost one third of bison’s worldwide population lives in our country.’ said Małgorzata Golińska, Secretary of State in Ministry of Environment, in her opening speech on 13 June 2018, at forum held in Warsaw.
The heart of the Carpathians in good hands! Forests, which by WWF Poland are called ‘the Carpathian Forest’, are located in the Bircza Forest District (Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Krosno).
International Day of Forests 2018 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities.
MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF CJEU ‘Poland is a state governed by the rule of law, therefore respecting the opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice’ comments the Minister of the Environment Henryk Kowalczyk upon the Advocate General’s opinion on the Białowieża Forest, issued on 20 February.
