Podkovák Nature Reserve

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Coordinates: 49°44′10″N 12°31′38″E / 49.73611, 12.52722
Podkovák Huť
Nature Reserve
none The edge of the reserve
The edge of the reserve
Country Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic
Region Pilsen
Part of CHKO Český les
Elevation 700 m (2,300 ft)
Coordinates 49°44′10″N 12°31′38″E / 49.73611, 12.52722
Area 5.63 ha (13.9 acres)
Biome raised bog forest (100%)
Plant Pinus uncinata ssp. rotundata
Location of the Podkovák Reserve within the CHKO Český les
Location of the Podkovák Reserve within the CHKO Český les
Location of the Podkovák Reserve within the CHKO Český les

Podkovák is a Nature Reserve within the Český les Landscape Protected Area in the western part of the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic. It protects a small raised bog forest in a small depression with Pinus uncinata ssp. rotundata. Wood Grouses appear in the reserve. The area is 5.63 ha (13.9 acres).

[edit] Sources

  • Rohlík, Jiří (2004). Český les - sever, 3rd edition, Soubor turistických map 1:50 000, Mělník: Klub českých turistů. ISBN 80-73240-42-4. 
  • Český les PLA. Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic. Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
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