Every year an increasing number of our countrymen came to the conclusion that in the East or West, home is best.We are talking about the development of Russia's domestic tourism market.And really, why spend money on air travel and face difficulties of a language barrier if the country is something to see?The nature of the Voronezh edge is amazing, and a variety of natural landscapes will allow everyone to find here a place to rest for the soul.
General
Voronezh region stretches in the central part of the East European Plain.To do this, the region has a temperate continental climate with a pronounced change of seasons.Voronezh and surroundings - a forest-steppe zone, but much of its area is occupied by cultural fields.Admire the plants and animals in natural conditions can be in the local nature reserves.
Nature Voronezh edge diverse and multifaceted.Here there are forests (of no more than 10% of the total area), mostly mixed.The largest river in the region - Don also takes place in many of its tributaries.
Reserves
Voronezh region in the vicinity of Voronezh is a large number of natural monuments.Here you can find rare plants and animals under protection.In total in the region to date, there are 172 protected natural areas, the most famous among them: the Voronezh and Khopersky reserves.In such areas as much as possible to preserve the natural landscape and vegetation.Forests in protected areas are mostly natural spaces created by nature without human intervention.
Thanks nearby forest, steppe and swampy areas in the reserves there are about a thousand species of plants, including rare.Diverse and fauna: the most interest of scientists is the population of muskrats and giant vechornytsi who live here in the wild.The nature of the Voronezh region in its original form - it is a peaceful neighborhood very different species of birds, mammals and reptiles.In protected areas coexist successfully moose, deer, wolves, foxes, martens, hedgehogs and a great number of birds.
Flora and Fauna Diversity
nature Voronezh edge can be estimated and below the reserve.Throughout this region are incredibly rare and beautiful birds: golden eagle, steppe eagle, and bustard.In a typical forest or planting can meet roe deer, hare, fox or wolf.In some places, there are wild boar and spotted deer.Near the ponds live beavers.
If we talk about the green world surrounding area of Voronezh, the most interesting are the forests and oak woods.Noteworthy is the fact that all forests are tiered.Noteworthy and steppes, they are in this region are divided into grass and herbage.Today, in its original state steppe areas are preserved only in small chunks out of reserves.The reason for that - the favorable climate of the Voronezh region, ideal for agriculture.There are also natural forage grasslands, their vegetation usually consists of a mixture of grassland, steppe, forest, weeds and marsh plants.
Voronezh wonders
Nature Voronezh edge boasts a unique monument erected without human assistance.If we move away from the village Kostenky the bed of Don in the south side, you can see unusual chalky tabs on the right side of the shore.The most interesting of these upland terrain delight in a place where the river widens.Lovers of unusual landscapes to visit and Divnogorie.Here today you can see two groups of Cretaceous poles formed naturally under the influence of moisture and wind.
If you ever have to make a presentation of the project, "The nature of the Voronezh region", and do not forget to tell about Krivobore.This is a unique place where Don turns sharply.A picture supplements a steep sandy beach, wooded.In Voronezh region there is another similar place - Bald Mountain, this is a natural landmark near the village spirits.
