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Help save Europe's oldest lowland forest

 

 

The Bialowieza Forest situated on the border of Poland and Belarus is the

last remaining natural lowland forest in Europe.

 

It is abundant in wildlife, especially on the Polish side, and is home to

lynxes, wolves as well as European bison whose history is closely related to

the struggle for the conservation of the forest.

 

Take action now and help save Europe's oldest lowland forest:

http://passport.panda.org/campaigns/action_epetition.cfm?uCampaignId=1341 & uA

ctionId=2061

 

Unfortunately, the natural wealth and reputation of this unique place have

not ensured its effective protection, with only 17% of the Polish area

protected as a national park. The rest is subject to the logging of old

trees – an enormous threat to the natural harmony of the forest and the

survival of its wildlife.

 

If this exploitation continues it soon may be too late! Help us save this

truly special place by signing our petition demanding that the national park

is extended to cover the whole area of the Bialowieza Forest in Poland.

http://passport.panda.org/campaigns/action_epetition.cfm?uCampaignId=1341 & uA

ctionId=2061

 

Sincerely,

WWF International

 

P.S. The more people who take action, the greater the chance we have of

preserving the forest. So please forward this email to your friends and

family and ask for their support.

 

 

The forest houses a vast treasure trove of different species: thousands of

plants, hundreds of birds – including all European woodpecker species - and

more than 50 types of mammal.