Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Catalogue for the Vypálenky Natural Monument Landscape

Vojenské cvičiště Bzenec Natural Monument in Jihomoravský kraj: A Protected Sand-Dune Habitat

Mapped protected areas and sandy steppe geography in the South Moravian Region

Vojenské cvičiště Bzenec preserves an unusual open sandy landscape formed by aeolian processes, now serving as a critical refuge for rare insects and dry-grassland plants. Its distinct geography of low dunes and scattered pine groves provides a vital example of steppe-like habitat conservation in South Moravia, highlighting the ecological value of former military lands.

Area

0.368 km²

Established

1994

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Medlovický lom Natural Monument: Geomorphological and Geological Atlas of Zlínský Kraj

Protected geological profile and amphibian habitat in eastern Moravia

Explore the geological heritage of Medlovický lom, a protected site defined by its extensive exposure of fired clay known as porcelanite. This former quarry offers a window into the geomorphological history of the Vážanská vrchovina, contrasting its artificial rock faces with the surrounding agricultural terrain and hills of the Moravian region. The site acts as both an educational geological record and a small-scale sanctuary for aquatic wildlife, maintaining its status as a landmark of local earth science.

Area

0.011 km²

Established

1997

IUCN

III

Relief

Upland

Miliovy louky Natural Monument: South Moravia Protected Grassland Geography

Mapping the xerothermic steppe and meadow landscape

Miliovy louky is a protected natural monument located in the Jihomoravský kraj region, noted for its surviving patch of semi-natural dry steppe vegetation. This compact reserve offers a distinct look at the region's historical open terrain, providing a critical haven for dryland flora and butterfly species amidst a backdrop of managed agricultural farmland.

Area

0.084 km²

Established

2014

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Velický hliník Natural Monument: A Case Study in Carpathian Landscape Restoration

Analyzing the geography of South Moravian protected clay habitats

Deep dive into the geomorphology and protected landscape of Velický hliník in the Czech Republic. This site of community importance demonstrates how former clay extraction zones transform into complex wetland mosaics, supporting specialized biodiversity within the Žalustín Highlands.

Area

0.053 km²

Established

2013

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Na letišti Nature Reserve: Mapped Floodplain Landscapes in the Zlín District

A rare oxbow wetland refuge in Eastern Czechia

Located in the Zlín District, Na letišti is a protected natural monument formed from a regulated meander of the Morava River. This site functions as an isolated aquatic refuge, featuring a rich community of beetles and wetland flora that define the character of this lowland floodplain landscape within the Czech Republic.

Area

0.027 km²

Established

1956

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Mechnáčky Nature Reserve: Protected Meadow Biodiversity in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic

Orchid-rich grasslands and managed Carpathian meadow landscapes

Mechnáčky represents an important nature reserve defined by its remnant flower-rich meadows and diverse invertebrate habitats. Situated in the Zlín Region, this site provides a focused look at the conservation of traditional Carpathian landscapes, including calcareous grasslands and spring-fed slopes that define the unique botanical character of this Czech protected area.

Area

0.109 km²

Established

1982

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Uhliska Natural Monument: Protected Stream Valley Geography and Moravian Habitats

A diverse protected wetland and meadow mosaic in the Zlín Region.

The Uhliska natural monument protects a narrow, meandering valley corridor along the Černý potok stream in eastern Moravia. This high-value habitat mosaic features wet Cirsium meadows, broad-leaved dry grasslands, and ash alder gallery forests. The site provides a critical refuge for protected butterflies of European importance, serving as an exemplary model of small-scale landscape conservation in the Zlín Region.

Area

0.143 km²

Established

1991

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Přírodní park Ždánický les: Exploring Protected Woodlands and Moravian Carpathian Landscapes

Regional woodland geography and floodplain meadow systems

Přírodní park Ždánický les spans nearly 182 square kilometers of rolling terrain across the Vyškov and Hodonín districts. This protected landscape preserves extensive broadleaf forests, including mature beech and oak stands, while maintaining unique floodplain meadows that serve as essential habitat corridors within the wider Moravian Carpathian region.

Area

181.89 km²

Established

1996

Relief

Upland

Scope

Terrestrial