Zajíček P.: The Výpustek Cave Reveals its Secret
The first written references to the Výpustek Cave formed by underground activities of the Křtinský potok Brook had been made by quacks in the early 17thcentury.
Nature Conservation 5/2013 — 30. 11. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Jeřábková L., Krása A. & Svoboda A.: Amphibians in Danger
In the Czech Republic, the occurrence of 21 amphibian species, in various extents threatened by extinction, is confirmed at present. The fact has resulted, inter alia, from their amphibious way of life.
Nature Conservation 4/2013 — 24. 10. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Lehký J.: The Beskydy Mts. Protected Landscape Area, a Prodigious Piece of the Carpathians
The Beskydy Mts. Protected Landscape Area (PLA), celebrating the 40thanniversary of its establishment in 2013, is the largest PLA in the Czech Republic.
Nature Conservation 3/2013 — 9. 8. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Štursa J. & Hřebačka J.: Half a Century of the First Czech National Park
Five decades of the Krkonoše Mts. National Park (NP) – the first of the group of four national parks in the Czech Republic – provide a remarkable reflection of care and management of the national natural and historical entity.
Nature Conservation 2/2013 — 21. 6. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Birds of Prey in the Czech Republic: Current State and Future Outlook
In comparison with the 1970s and 1980s, numbers have been increased in some birds of prey, while populations of other species have been relatively stable in the Czech Republic. Some avian predators, e.g. the Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), known also as the Northern Harrier in North America have been declining there.
Nature Conservation 1/2013 — 12. 5. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Zajíček P.: The Bozkov Dolomite Caves – A Popular Tourist Destination
In the diversified landscape of the Czech Republic, dozens of irregularly dispersed karst areas can be found. Some carbonate bodies have become bared on the Earth’s surface during almost their whole life-spam and have been almost continuously influenced by karst processes.
Nature Conservation 6/2012 — 15. 3. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Pořízek L., Smrž M., Drhovská L., Šenk R., Beran L. & Procházka J.: Mácha‘s Region – A New Part of t
In 2013, the Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area (PLA) shall be declared again and renamed as the Kokořínsko – Mácha‘s Region PLA. Thus, the current PLA covering 272 km2 will be enlarged by additional 139 km2.
Nature Conservation 5/2012 — 27. 2. 2013 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Vlačiha V., Janda Z. & Obermajer J.: The České Středohoří/Bohemian Mittelgebirge Hills – A Jewel Cre
The České středohoří/Bohemian Mittelgebirge Hills Protected Landscape Area (PLA) was established in 1976, due to its extraordinarily valuable landscape scenery, caused by hundreds of mountains and hills related to the volcanic origin of the whole area.
Nature Conservation 4/2012 — 7. 11. 2012 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Bauer P., Stein K., Kopecký V. et al.: The Landscape Born from Sea – 40 Years since Establishing the
The sandstone landscape in northern Bohemia, also known as the České Švýcarsko/Bohemian Switzerland, was declared a Protected Landscape Area (PLA) in 1972.
Nature Conservation 3/2012 — 17. 10. 2012 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf
Hausmannová I., Heřman P., Jančaříková I., Ložek V., Mottl J., Moucha P., Slezák M., Tichý T., Urban
A romantic landscape of limestone rocks and huge forest between Prague and Beroun, with the Berounka River being its natural axis and the Gothic Karlštejn Castle its conspicuous landmark, was declared the Protected Landscape Area (PLA) just forty years ago.
Nature Conservation 2/2012 — 23. 8. 2012 — On Nature in the Czech Republic — Print article in pdf