Historical Earthquake Catalogue and Recorded Seismic Activity Near Rašeliniště Kapličky

Uhlířský vrch Natural Monument: Regional Geography and Protected Forest Terrain Mapping

Mountain forest and scree woodland in the Jihočeský kraj region.

Spanning 16 hectares of northern-facing slopes near Loučovice, Uhlířský vrch stands as a vital natural monument within the Trojmezenská hornatina highlands. This record provides geographic insight into its montane habitat, elevation range, and integration into the layered conservation network of South Bohemia. Trace the boundaries and terrain features of this significant protected area in the heart of the Czech mountain landscape.

Area

0.165 km²

Established

1992

IUCN

IV

Relief

Mountain

Velké bahno Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland and Mire Geography in the Šumava Foothills

Essential conservation habitat within the Jihočeský kraj region of the Czech Republic

Velké bahno stands as a compact but vital nature reserve featuring spruce-alder swamps, wooded peatlands, and boggy clearings. Its position within the Šumava Protected Landscape Area highlights a concentration of sensitive mire habitats, protected flora, and rare species adapted to the wet, undulating paragneiss terrain of the Bohemian Forest foreland.

Area

0.915 km²

Established

1992

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Rašeliniště Borková Nature Reserve: Protected Peatlands in the Jihočeský kraj

Mapped wetlands and relict mire ecosystems of southern Bohemia

Located along the Lipno reservoir, Rašeliniště Borková preserves a essential fragment of the original Vltavická brázda valley landscape. The area maps a compressed, multi-zoned wetland habitat that ranges from nutrient-poor sedge mires to stable bog pine woodland, providing a necessary refuge for mire-dependent invertebrates and breeding waterbirds.

Area

0.487 km²

Established

1995

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Šumava National Park: Czech Republic's Premier Forested National Park and Protected Landscape

Explore the unique glacial lakes, peat bogs, and regional geography.

Šumava National Park, situated in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, is the nation's largest protected area and a vital component of Central Europe's forest ecosystems. This entry details its expansive terrain, highlighting the significant peat bog complexes and ancient glacial lakes that define its unique landscape. Discover the park's geographic context, mapped boundaries, and its importance as a protected natural asset within the broader regional atlas.

Area

680.64 km²

Established

1991

IUCN

II

Visitors

2M annual

Meandry Chvalšinského potoka Natural Monument: Mapped River Geography and Valley Terrain

Protected riparian habitat in the South Bohemian landscape

This natural monument protects a remarkably intact stretch of the Chvalšinský potok, where natural meanders, cut banks, and point bars create a living laboratory of fluvial geography. Beyond the stream itself, the site encompasses moist thistle and sedge meadows, offering a clear view into the traditional wetland ecology of the region. As a protected enclave, it maintains essential hydrological integrity within the broader landscape of the Czech countryside.

Area

0.048 km²

Established

2001

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Výří vrch Natural Monument: Regional Geography and Limestone Habitat Mapping

Protected limestone terrain in Jihočeský kraj

Výří vrch preserves a striking limestone inselberg that rises above the regional upland forests of the Czech Republic. The site provides a critical study in how exposed calcareous geology and warm, dry microclimates support a dense, specialized collection of steppe-like flora and invertebrate species within a broader forest-dominated landscape.

Area

0.129 km²

Established

2010

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Velký Hodonický rybník Nature Reserve: Regional Geography and Protected Wetland Atlas

Mapped aquatic habitats in the South Bohemian foothills

Situated in the Novohradské podhůří, Velký Hodonický rybník is a protected nature reserve defined by its shallow fishpond basin and specialized wetland flora. This site acts as a key element of the Natura 2000 network, preserving rare aquatic vegetation and amphibian populations within a characteristic South Bohemian landscape. The area offers a detailed view into the intersection of historical agricultural land use and contemporary environmental preservation.

Area

0.027 km²

Established

2023

IUCN

III

Ptačí stěna Nature Reserve: Mapped Geographic Profile of South Bohemian Protected Forests

Granulite cliff landforms and submontane beech forest mapping.

Ptačí stěna Nature Reserve occupies a steep southwestern slope in the Blanský les, defined by a linear granulite frost-riven cliff and a vast talus field of boulders up to three meters across. This protected area showcases the interplay between mature 150-year-old beech woodlands and rugged, cool microhabitats that support unique species. The site serves as a vital example of layered forest and rock conservation in South Bohemia.

Area

0.205 km²

Established

1996

IUCN

IV

Relief

Mountain