Pouzdřanská step-Kolby National Nature Monument
Pouzdřanská step-Kolby - národní přírodní památka
A national nature monument in the South Moravian Region, considered one of the most valuable steppe localities in the Czech Republic for its exceptional diversity of rare flora and fauna.

🌿 A national nature monument, one of the most valuable steppe localities in the Czech Republic.
🦋 Home to over 2900 species of rare plants, fungi, and animals, including unique steppe flora and fauna.

Why Go

🌸 Discover exceptional diversity of rare steppe flora and fauna.
🌳 Explore Pannonian-type oak and oak-hornbeam forest sections.
🌼 Spot unique plants like Pasqueflower, Dwarf Iris, Tatar Kale, and critically endangered Red Horned-poppy.
🐞 Observe rare insects including various oil beetles, longhorn beetles, and jewel beetles.
🦋 Look for significant butterfly species such as Chamaesphecia colpiformis and Polyommatus thersites.
🦎 Keep an eye out for reptiles like the European Green Lizard and Smooth Snake.
🦅 Enjoy birdwatching for species like the European Bee-eater and Red-backed Shrike.
🌱 Visit a site recognized within the Important Plant Areas (IPA) network.

Management & Conservation

🚜 Learn about active conservation efforts including grazing and regular mowing.
🌲 See how oaks are planted and invasive Black Locust trees are removed to protect the ecosystem.
📜 Understand the history of the steppe, formerly terraced for fruit trees.

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