Photo: KRNAP
The unique Arctic-like tundra landscape of the Krkonoše Mountains in northern Czechia is gradually disappearing as rising temperatures allow shrubs, tall grasses and dwarf bushes to spread across the mountain ridges. The Krkonoše National Park administration is looking for ways to protect rare cold-adapted plants while respecting natural processes in one of the country’s most valuable and protected nature reserves.
The changes are increasingly visible on the slopes and summits, including Studniční hora, the second-highest peak in the Krkonoše range.
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Author: Daniela Lazarová