Old-Growth Trees

The region of Malesh and Pijanec is located in the far eastern part of the Republic of North Macedonia and covers an area of 1 414 km2. It is rich with numerous natural values, among which are the forest tree species and the various forests which make the region particularly interesting for visitors. The old-growth trees found in this region are long-standing plant organisms that represent a long life and development period, as well as living memorials that can only be created and shaped by nature through its overall biochemical and historical influences. Total 45 old-growth trees are identified, described and marked in several localities such as: Paruca, Goten, Govedarnik, Chengino Kale, Dimlivo Prisoe, Kosevica, Vratislavci, Svinjo Brdo, Selnik and Dulica. These trees have invaluable significance for the biodiversity and stability of forest ecosystems and contribute to the overall natural ambient of the forest as a whole. The information and data they contain in terms of the genuine genetic resources of the species, climate change and other influences are very important and are of great interest to the science and society.