Forest resources

Within the area of Forest District Gubin, there are mainly coniferous forest sites with pine dominance. The average age of forests in the area is 57 years.

Silviculture

Silviculture is one of the most important and the most complicated branches of forest management. It includes a range of nurturing procedures and renewals, patterned after natural processes. Pine is the dominant tree species in the Gubin Forest District. It grows on 92% of the area. Other species occurring in the Forest district are: spruce, oak, birch, alder, larch and beech Every year, an area of 250 ha in the Forest District is picked for forestation. Foresters employ a number of procedures aiming at ensuring correct forest growth.

Forest protection

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Forest use

Forest use means usage of its resources – timber harvesting, forest ground cover harvesting, whole or partial plants harvesting for pharmaceutical industry, obtaining conifers, exploitation of minerals, but also significant part forests play in reducing greenhouse effect. The foresters enable the society to use forest crops in a manner ensuring its continuity and sustainability.

Forest management

Forest management in State Forests is based on the Forest Management Plans created for Forest Districts once per 10 years. They are prepared for the State Forests by specialised units, among others by The Bureau for Forest Management and Geodesy (Biuro Urządzania Lasu i Geodezji Leśnej, BULiGL). The Forest Management Plans are approved by Environment Minister after consultations with society.

Hunting

About 60% out of 618 species of vertebrates found in Poland live in forests. Civilization has undermined the immemorial balance of nature and rules of forest ecosystem. It influences also the animals living there. That is why, nowadays, animal stock, ways of nursery, as well as preventing damage caused by game are regulated by law, both Polish and European Union law.

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTS

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTS

Gubin Forest District runs an array of activities connected with forest education.

For educational purposes, the Forest District uses field structures such as:

●     forest and education trail in Dzikowo,

●     mini-arboretum habitat at the headquarters of the Forest District,

●     forest nursery,

●     Eco Education Building "Sosna Gubińska" (Gubin Pine),

●     selection and seed production objects of "Sosna Gubińska"

 

Eco Education Building "Sosna Gubińska" in Dzikowo

Eco Education Building "Sosna Gubińska" is a perfect place for exploration of knowledge of forest and nature. The lecture hall is equipped not only with traditional didactic help such as books, magazines, display cabinets with materials on forest management, pictures, and photographs, but also one of the most innovative audiovisual equipments - an interactive touch screen monitor. The 70'' board allows for screening of films with active participation of the audience. Custom software for nature education gives the opportunity to perform interactive tasks, activating more senses in the learning process of students attending such interactive lessons.  Thanks to that learning becomes more effective and at the same time brings a lot of fun.  Furthermore, the surrounding area of "Sosna Gubińska" is great for field classes - there is a forest and education trail "Dzikowo" and a bonfire spot nearby.

 

Forest and education trail "Dzikowo"

Forest and education trail "Dzikowo" begins and ends in the village of Dzikowo, 8 kilometres from Gubin. In total, the trail encompasses 22 themed stops equipped with numerous educational boards and exhibits.

The trail begins at the "Leśne przedszkole" (Forest kindergarten) stop, where a symbolic oak has been planted. The next is the "Mrówki w lesie" (Ants in the forest) stop, followed by "Ochrona lasu przed szkodliwymi owadami" (Protecting the forest against harmful insects). It is at this spot that one can learn about the pests living in the forests of the Gubin Forest District. Further, the route leads to "Słupek oddziałowy" (Marker post) and to "Krajobraz po huraganie" (Landscape after a hurricane), where on 8 July 2004 a powerful hurricane caused disastrous damages to the forests of the Forest District. The next stops are: "Ptasi budzik" (Bird alarm clock), "Plantacja choinkowa" (Christmas tree plantation), "Piętrowa budowa lasu" (The layers of the forest) and "Ochrona pożytecznej fauny" (Protection of useful fauna). The stop no. 10 is called "System ochrony przeciwpożarowej" (Fire protection system) because of the 36-metre high forest fire lookout located there. The tower is an important element of protection of the forest areas against fires.  The next stop on the trail contains information on flora and fauna of the area. The last stop is dedicated to the soldiers who had died in the times of war. At this spot, one can see a boulder form the times of WWI and right next to it an old oak with the status of a natural monument.