Address: 242180, Bryanskaya obl., Suzemsky r-n, st. Nerussa.
Zapovednik Bryansky Les is situated in Bryanskaya Region. The Zapovednik was founded in
1987, its area is 12,2 thousand ha. The Zapovednik is situated in the valley with small
hills between the rivers Nerussa and Desna.
The primary plant cover consists of pine, coniferous-broad-leaved, oak and ash-oak
forests, which as a result of intensive felling and drainage of the land in the past have
been replaced over significant areas with secondary parvifoliate (birch and aspen)
forests. The wood-covered areas makes up 34% of the Park. The main wood-forming species
are pine, spruce, oak, birch, and aspen. High bogs are met sometimes.
Flora includes more than 600 vascular plant species. Rare plants included in the Red
Data Book of Russian Federation (yellow lady's slipper, Dactylorhiza majalis, etc.) are
numerous. A high density of wild boar, roe, and elk is noted. American elk, fox, marten,
least weasel; and common weasel live in the Zapovednik; bear, lynx, badger, and wolf are
not numerous The European bison was introduced.
Birds account for more than 160 species. Hazel grouse are numerous, wood grouse are
occasionally met. Among rare and disappearing birds serpent eagle, black stork nest in the
territory, and white-tailed eagle, golden eagle, and fish hawk can be met.
