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About one third of the area of Belarus is covered by forests. The forests of Belarus sprawl over million hectares of land. These million hectares of land and the rivers and lakes are the habitats of different types of flora and fauna of Belarus. Thousands of rare species of Belarus Flora and Fauna characterize these forests. The flora consists of around 111 different types of trees. About twelve thousand species of plants and mushrooms can be found in these forests. Mainly fir and pine wood trees form these dense forests. There are thirteen types of pine woods and 12 types of fir woods available here.
The Fauna of Belarus is noted for its diversity. Around 464 species of invertebrates and more than thirty thousand vertebrates make the fauna of Belarus. About 60 species of fish and 305 species of birds are present here. About six classes of mammals represent the mammal family in Belarus. Elks, wild boars, deer, roe deer, wolves, hares, beavers, and wolves are mostly found in the country. Animals are hunted by the natives indiscriminately, which are making some of the species endangered. The natural resources of the forests are being used at such rapid rates that flora and fauna of Belarus are becoming extinct. Government and various organizations are taking initiatives to control the menace. Bialowieza Forest has been recognized as World Heritage site by UNESCO because of the varied flora and Fauna of Belarus available there. This initiative has restricted the hunting and deforestation to a great extent. This is a great initiative to protect Belarus’ Flora and Fauna.
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