A thousand years ago most of Europe was covered by original forest like the Bialowieza National Park in Poland. Now this forest is reduced to only 1200 km2 (463 m2) and is likely to disappear because of climate change.
Park Warden Mateusz Szymura says, “Only here you can see an eco system, whic
h functions without human touch.”
Take a walk with Warden Szymura and experience the magic, the wild bison, and the microlife in this unique pocket of Europe.
The Environmental Atlas of Europe is a UNEP-EEA-ESA joint project showcasing communities responding to environmental change across Europe. The films present a series of these inspirational stories about how people are responding to climate change and in so doing, transforming their lives for a more sustainable future.
Produced by Ace & Ace, Denmark, in cooperation with the European Environment Agency (EEA), United Nations Environment Programme UNEP and the European Space Agency (ESA).
